Andrew Slap
The Santa Clara
April 13, 2017
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Chicago Bulls
Don’t let the No. 1 seed fool you—the Celtics are still a seriously flawed team. Boston’s biggest shortcoming is their tiny point guard Isaiah Thomas, who stands just 5’9” off the ground and looks even smaller among the giants. The Celtics shouldn’t be considered real championship contenders, but they’re lucky they don’t have a worthy opponent waiting for them in Round 1. Chicago’s been a mess all season and will be lucky to get a game off the Celtics.