NBA Cup Clinching Scenarios For Celtics

NBA Cup scenarios: What must happen for Celtics to advance
The Celtics didn't win their group, but can still make the knockout stage of the NBA Cup under the right circumstances.
Celtics NBA Cup scenarios: How Boston can advance after Bulls win
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket abasing Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP
Celtics lose starter to injury, beat Bulls to keep NBA Cup hopes alive
Boston’s 138-129 victory at the United Center kept Joe Mazzulla’s club alive in the NBA’s in-season tournament. The Celtics cannot win their group – Atlanta did so with its win over Cleveland earlier in the day – but can claim the Eastern Conference’s wild-card berth if they finish with the best point differential of the three second-place teams.
NBA Cup Clinching Scenarios For Celtics, From Advancing to Elimination
The Boston Celtics have a chance to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup on Friday. The team will be taking on the Chicago Bulls and Boston needs a few
How the Celtics can advance in the NBA Cup on Friday
The Boston Celtics can wrap up Group C in the NBA Cup group stage on Friday night if they beat the Bulls in Chicago. But they'll also need a little help earlier in the afternoon.
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New York, however, enters the group-stage finale at +15 — a worse point differential than the Bucks (+29), Pistons (+28) and Celtics (+23), and one that would only decrease with a loss. That means Tom Thibodeau’s club has to win to advance.
Payton Pritchard keeps Celtics’ hopes alive in NBA Cup
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston rally for a 138-129 win in Chicago. It was Boston’s seventh straight win and pulls them within a game of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also keeps the Celtics in contention for a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup.
Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions
NBA Cup group play continues Friday as the Boston Celtics (15-3) face the Chicago Bulls (8-12) on the road. Tip-off from United Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Celtics vs.
NBA Cup scenarios: What Celtics need to clinch spot in quarterfinals
The Celtics kept themselves in NBA Cup contention with their win in Chicago. Here's how they can book a spot in the knockout rounds.
Boston Celtics Make Injury Announcement During Chicago Bulls Game
The Chicago Bulls are facing off against the Boston Celtics in a thrilling NBA Cup game that could have major NBA Cup implications. The Celtics have one of the deepest teams in the league, featuring a plethora of key role players including Derrick White,
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