Eastern Conference playoff match-ups are now set, Boston Celtics to face Philadelphia 76ers in round 1
Get hyped! The 76ers it is. Philly will be playing without all-star Ben Simmons of course as he is likely out for the season. Then again that might mean he just misses out on four playoff games.
The Heat/Pacers should be a solid 1st round match-up as well. Looking for the Celtics to win their series in 5. Don't need them messing around with extra games and potential injuries.
The Toronto Raptors will almost definitely be the Celtics 2nd round opponents as they are facing the seriously undermanned Nets in Round 1. If the Nets were to win that series, it might be the biggest upset in NBA history.
Pacers hold off the Rockets, 108-104.— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) August 12, 2020
The 2020 Eastern Conference Playoffs are locked.
1 Milwaukee vs. 8 Orlando
4/5 Miami vs. Indiana
2 Toronto vs. 7 Brooklyn
3 BOSTON vs. 6 Philadelphia
This is the 21st time the Celtics and Sixers will meet in the playoffs. Boston has won 13 of the 20 meetings, including the last four (2018, 2012, 2002, 1985).— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) August 12, 2020
The last Sixers win?
The “Beat LA” Game 7 in 1982.
The Heat/Pacers should be a solid 1st round match-up as well. Looking for the Celtics to win their series in 5. Don't need them messing around with extra games and potential injuries.
The Toronto Raptors will almost definitely be the Celtics 2nd round opponents as they are facing the seriously undermanned Nets in Round 1. If the Nets were to win that series, it might be the biggest upset in NBA history.
