Boston Celtics Playoffs 2027
The Boston Celtics are 0-1 (.000), 11th in the Eastern Conference, 1 game behind the Toronto Raptors. They are 0 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot. Next: home to the New York Knicks, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on Prime Video.
KnicksFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · Prime VideoEastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 |  Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 |  Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 | Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 | Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Celtics Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | at Pistons | L 113-121 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Knicks | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | vs Nets | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at Magic | 3:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Rockets | 8:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Bucks | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 | at Hornets | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Boston Celtics playoffs page refreshes after every Celtics game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Boston Celtics playoffs FAQ
Are the Boston Celtics in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 0 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot, with 81 games left.
When is the next Celtics game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the New York Knicks, on Prime Video.
Does winning the Atlantic matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.
How many teams make the NBA playoffs?
16 in the bracket, 20 in the postseason: seeds 1 to 6 per conference qualify directly and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament.