The red-hot Bulls could challenge the Hawks and Magic for the No. 7 seed and a first-round date with the Celtics in the NBA playoffs.

Bill Simmons explained on his podcast why the Bulls would be a potentially tough matchup for the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

This season, the Celtics have been dominant in the Eastern Conference, particularly against the Bulls, with a record of three wins to one loss, averaging a victory margin of 11.8 points. Despite their overall performance,

The magic of the Celtics isn't just in individual performances; it's about versatility. Taylor highlighted that both the Celtics and teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder are versatile, often throwing different lineups and coverages to keep opponents on their toes.

While everybody was busy worrying about their brackets and parlays, the NBA world was concentrating on record-breaking sales, positive trends, troubling stretches and some playoff races that give us March Madness!

The Celtics have maintained a strong performance against Eastern Conference rivals with a 3-1 record against the Bulls, winning each game by an average of 11.8 points. Still, Simmons highlights that while the Celtics may have the edge on paper, they could face considerable challenges should they meet the Bulls in the playoffs.

Boston was reportedly sold for a sports-record $6.1 billion on Thursday. That could have a ripple effect around the league.

Sacramento is 2-1 against the Suns this season. If Phoenix wins at Sacramento April 13 to end the regular season and the teams finish with the same record, the Suns will hold the tiebreaker based on a better division record. If the Kings win and take the season series, they will hold the tiebreaker if the teams finish tied in the standings.

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In a recent interview, JJ Redick criticized the Lakers' defensive effort following their blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls are peaking at the right time. The Bulls’ recent performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday was just the latest sign of a team ready to make some noise in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.