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Justin Quinn

Why the Boston Celtics are the team to beat for the ‘Inside the NBA’ crew

With the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated from title contention by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, and the Philadelphia 76ers trying to get star big man Joel Embiid healthy enough to play in their Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics, the situation is looking good for Boston to return to the NBA Finals.

The hosts of the popular TNT “Inside the NBA” show recently surveyed the remaining field of postseason clubs, and the consensus was the Celtics are the team to beat after taking down the Atlanta Hawks.

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To hear the logic used by Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, check out the clip embedded below to hear why they see Boston as the team in pole position to win it all.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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