The Boston Celtics are set to defend their title in this position and become the first team to repeat as champions since the 2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston could very well do that and is among the favorites to do just that.

"The season goes by fast, but it’s been fun so far,” Jayson Tatum said as the Celtics prepare for the playoffs.

Joe Mazzulla has no doubt Jaylen Brown will be available when the Celtics tip off their first-round playoff series next weekend.