The Boston Celtics have a tough schedule for the 2025 NBA Cup
The Celtics have found themselves placed into the Eastern Conference's Group B for this year's cup play, which will have them take on the the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, and Detroit Pistons. With only the Magic looking like a lock to be a home court team and the Pistons a likely winning ball club by the end of the season, the Celtics have a real shot of winning their group this year, but it won't be easy with Orlando looking much better.
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