Boston Celtics Playoffs 2027
The Boston Celtics are 10-2 (.833), 1st in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 1 seed and play the No. 8 seed from the Play-In in the first round at home. Next: home to the Dallas Mavericks, Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM EST on KFAA-TV.
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Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtics | 10-2 | .833 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | 1 |
| 3 |  Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 4 |  Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 3 |
| 5 |  Knicks | 6-5 | .545 | 3½ |
| 6 |  Cavaliers | 6-6 | .500 | 4 |
| 7 |  Raptors | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 8 |  Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 9 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 10 |  Magic | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 11 |  Pacers | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 12 |  Wizards | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 3-8 | .273 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-9 | .100 | 8 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-11 | .083 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Bucks | W 109-102 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | at Hornets | W 119-80 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at Bucks | W 117-97 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | at 76ers | W 123-101 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | at Raptors | W 98-93 |
| Sun, Nov 15 | vs Mavericks | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Magic | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | at  Nuggets | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at  Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | at  Warriors | 8:30 PM |
| Tue, Nov 24 | at Wizards | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Hawks | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at  Spurs | 4:00 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?
Yes, as of today: No. 1 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Boston Celtics play in the first round?
The No. 8 seed from the Play-In, at home; then the 4/5 winner.
When is the next Celtics game?
Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM EST, home to the Dallas Mavericks, on KFAA-TV.
How many wins are the Celtics on pace for?
68 wins over 82 games at their current .833 winning percentage.
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.