The Boston Celtics have a mere 10 games remaining in their 2023-24 season left to play before the 2024 NBA Playoffs. While we all know that most of them won’t be much of a battle for Boston whether they field their best players or not, there are a few tough outs left for the Celtics to have to prepare for.
When will Boston likely rest players? When will the Celtics go hard? And what sort of record can the storied ball club finish with now that they have already played their way to a 57-15 record so far this season?
Let’s take a closer look at the rest of those games, and whether it looks like a likely rest night for Boston.
Game 73 at Atlanta Hawks (32-39) – heavy rest unlikely
Mar 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Thu, Mar. 28, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
Game 74 at New Orleans Pelicans (44-27) – rest unlikely
Jan 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Sat, Mar. 30, 5:00 pm ET
Broadcast: NBA TV
Game 75 at Charlotte Hornets (17-54) – rest likely
Nov 20, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to drive in past Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Mon, Apr. 1, 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
Game 76 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (49-21) – rest unlikely
Jan 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Wed, Apr. 3, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: ESPN
Game 77 vs. Sacramento Kings (41-29) - heavy rest unlikely
Dec 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Fri, Apr. 5, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: NBA TV
Game 78 vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-52) - rest likely
Mar 11, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA;Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) catches a pass during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Sun, Apr. 7, 6 pm ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
Game 79 at Milwaukee Bucks (46-25) - rest unlikely
Mar 20, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives into the lane against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Tue, Apr. 9, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: TNT
Game 80 vs. New York Knicks (43-28) - rest unlikely
Feb 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Thu, Apr. 11, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: TNT
Game 81 vs. Charlotte Hornets (17-54) - heavy rest likely
Nov 20, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets Center Mark Williams (5) looks to shoot as he is defended by Boston Celtics forward center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Date and time: Fri, Apr. 12, 7:30 pm ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
Game 82 vs. Washington Wizards (13-58) - heavy rest likely
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 17: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards loses control of the ball in front of Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Date and time: Sun, Apr. 14, 1 pm ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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