Celtics Secure No. 2 Seed, End Regular Season with 93-86 Win

The Boston Celtics finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 61-21 record and secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, setting the stage for their playoff run to defend their championship title. Despite facing a 'championship hangover' and injuries, the Celtics demonstrated resilience, never losing more than two consecutive games throughout the season. In their final game, Payton Pritchard led the team with 34 points in a 93-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, whom they swept in all four meetings this season. Notably, the Celtics have excelled on the road, tying for the second-most road victories in NBA history with 33 wins. They will face the winner of the upcoming play-in game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs. Head coach Joe Mazzulla utilized 33 different starting lineups during the season, a testament to the team's adaptability amid challenges.