New Odds Show Boston Celtics’ Championship Chances

The 2023-24 NBA season saw the Boston Celtics dominate, boasting an impressive 64-18 record and clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Now, as the 2024 NBA Playoffs get underway, the Celtics are determined to clinch their elusive 18th franchise championship by making a deep run to the NBA Finals.

Fueling Boston’s aspirations are the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, widely regarded as one of the league’s most formidable wing tandems. Coupled with a strong supporting cast and the leadership of head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics present a daunting challenge for any opponent in the postseason.

Moreover, Boston’s playoff journey kicks off with a seemingly favorable matchup against the Miami Heat, who will be without star Jimmy Butler due to an MCL sprain suffered in the Play-In Tournament. This early advantage further boosts Boston’s prospects of making a deep playoff run.

In Game 1 of the series today, the Celtics ended up dominating the Heat by a final score of 114-94 to take a 1-0 series lead.

According to NBC Sports, the Celtics are the clear favorites to clinch the championship this season. Close behind them are the Denver Nuggets, with odds of +300 and emerging as the top contenders from the Western Conference after securing the second seed.