It would be an utter disappointment if the Boston Celtics did not make the 2026 NBA Finals

Q: What are the Boston Celtics' chances of making the 2026 NBA Finals?

The Boston Celtics are heavily favored to make the 2026 NBA Finals based on their strong performance this season and fan expectations.

Q: Who did the Boston Celtics defeat to close the 2025-26 regular season?

The Boston Celtics closed the 2025-26 regular season with a victory against the Orlando Magic.

It would be an utter disappointment if the Boston Celtics did not make the 2026 NBA Finals. Or at least that is the point of view of the folks behind the "WEEI Boston Sports Original" YouTube channel put together a clip from their "Greg Hill Show" taking a deep dive in where our expectations for the Celtics ought to be heading into the postseason in the wake of a campaign that has exceeded expectations at every step of the way. They also get into Boston's big win vs. the Orlando Magic to close out the NBA's 2025-26 regular season, and what potential first round matchup fans of the Celtics ought to want to see the most. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about how we should look at Boston heading into the playoffs and more. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: iTunes: YouTube: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: It would be a disappointment if the Celtics did not make the finals*