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Boston Celtics Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Boston Celtics are 10-2, 1st in the East, in line for a direct playoff spot. They make the playoffs in 99% of our simulations and win the NBA title in 15%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 13 of 80 games played per team on average

99%Make playoffs
97%Top 6 (no play-in)
53%Reach conf. finals
15%Win NBA title
53-27Projected record
4thPower rating rank
68Games left (35 home)
W5Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Sun, Nov 15vs Dallas Mavericks (7-6)69%––
Mon, Nov 16vs Orlando Magic (5-6)77%99%98%
Wed, Nov 18@ Denver Nuggets (7-4)52%>99%98%
Sat, Nov 21@ Sacramento Kings (1-11)74%––
Sun, Nov 22@ Golden State Warriors (8-5)48%>99%98%
Tue, Nov 24@ Washington Wizards (4-8)66%––
Fri, Nov 27vs Atlanta Hawks (7-5)73%99%98%
Sun, Nov 29@ San Antonio Spurs (11-2)35%––
Mon, Nov 30@ Dallas Mavericks (7-6)54%––
Wed, Dec 2vs Charlotte Hornets (4-8)82%99%98%

Atlantic standings

TeamW-LPlayoffsWin div
Boston Celtics10-299%70%
Philadelphia 76ers10-388%14%
New York Knicks6-686%12%
Toronto Raptors5-764%3%
Brooklyn Nets3-823%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs99%
Finish top six97%
Play-in (7th–10th)2%
Win a first-round series77%
Reach the conference finals53%
Reach the NBA Finals34%
Win the NBA title15%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Boston Celtics make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Celtics a 99% chance to make the 2027 NBA playoffs, including a 97% chance to finish in the top six and avoid the play-in. They are 10-2 and 1st in the East, in line for a direct playoff spot.

What are the Boston Celtics' chances to win the NBA title?

15%, with a 34% chance to reach the NBA Finals.

What is the Boston Celtics' projected record?

About 53-27, based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule.