Celtics Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Five of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Despite playing without Jayson Tatum this year, the Boston Celtics are expected to contend for a spot in the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Celtics Playoff Chances

The Celtics’ playoff odds are -155, implying a 60.78% chance of making the postseason in 2025-26.

Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Atlantic Division:

  • Knicks:ย -5000
  • 76ers:ย -250
  • Celtics:ย -155
  • Raptors:ย +110
  • Nets:ย +8000

Celtics Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Celtics would be the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference. Theyโ€™d face the No. 9 Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.

Hereโ€™s the current East bracket:

Last Time the Celtics Made the Playoffs

The Celtics made the playoffs in 2025, falling to the New York Knicks in the second round. They won their 18th NBA championship in 2024.

Boston hasnโ€™t missed the postseason since the 2013-14 campaign.

Celtics Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 62
  • NBA championships: 18

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.