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Boston’s group play will tip-off on November 12, when they host the Hawks at TD Garden. A week later, on the 19th, the Cavaliers will come to town for an Eastern Conference Semifinals rematch.
The Cs will play their remaining two group-stage games on the road, first, heading to Washington to face the Wizards on November 22, then Chicago to wrap against the Bulls on the 29th.
Last year, the World-Champion Celtics finished atop their group before falling to the Indiana Pacers (who later won the Eastern Conference side of the bracket) in the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Group C isn’t exactly the most menacing bunch of teams. Aside from Boston, only the Cavs earned a playoff berth in 2024, while Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington waited for ping-pong balls at the Draft Lottery.
