The Boston Celtics have clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. Boston clinched via the Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
The Celtics last missed the postseason in 2014. Boston had made the previous six playoffs prior to missing that season. Overall, the Celtics have made the playoffs in 14 of the last 15 seasons.
The 2022 NBA Playoffs will be Boston’s 59th postseason appearance in 76 seasons.
The Celtics will enter the playoffs looking to add to their NBA-record 17 championships.