Celtics lacking crucial playoff element with no good option on the table

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThis season has been a massive success for the Celtics, almost from start to finish. There have been positive revelations up and down the roster, and the amount of meaningful contributions that Joe Mazzulla has gotten from players on minimum and rookie contracts has been beyond impressive.

One of the more improbable things that has worked out for the team has been the center rotation. The position was a massive question mark coming into the season after losing Al Horford, Kristaps…