Celtics’ Scheduling Gift Means They Have No Excuse Not to Finish High in the East
Can the Celtics use this to their advantage?
The NBA schedule was released recently, revealing each team's playing matchups. According to Tankathon, a website analyzing NBA teams' strength of schedule, the Boston Celtics have the easiest schedule among all 14 Eastern Conference teams heading into the 2027-28 season. This means the Celtics have no excuse not to finish high in the East.
While the Celtics must perform well every night, their advantage in schedule difficulty puts them in a strong position. The top teams with the hardest schedules include the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Chicago Bulls. Even though the Celtics are ranked 24th in the league for hardest schedule, they still have some tough opponents.
Six Western Conference teams have easier schedules, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs. As the season progresses, the impact of new rosters will become clearer, but for now, the Celtics' scheduling gift sets them up for success.
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