The Boston Celtics will have 10 days of rest before playing in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. This extended break is notable as only 33 teams have had at least 9 full days off before a playoff game, with a positive record in their first game back. The Celtics will have had 37 days off and played 14 games between the regular season and the Finals.
If you count the off days in between games, Boston will have had 37 days off and 14 games played between the end of the regular season and Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Celtics will be 34th team to have at least 9 full days off before a playoff game. Those teams are 22-11 in their first game back, including 5-1 in previous 20 seasons. (Only loss in that span was Warriors in Game 1 of 2019 Finals vs Raptors)
Celtics will be 34th team to have at least 9 full days off between playoff games in same postseason. Those teams are 22-11 in their first game back, including 5-1 in previous 20 seasons. (Only loss in that span was Warriors in Game 1 of 2019 Finals vs Raptors)