Celtics 2026 NBA playoff outlook: 5 questions facing coach Joe Mazzulla and Boston

The Boston Celtics won’t learn their first-round opponent — either the Orlando Magic or Philadelphia 76ers — until Wednesday night, but it’s time to start looking ahead to the playoffs anyway. Here are five big questions that will help define how far Joe Mazzulla’s team goes.How will Mazzulla handle the frontcourt rotation?Neemias Queta has separated himself as the Celtics’ clear-cut top option at center. Barring injury or foul trouble, he should play just about as many minutes as his body can handle throughout the playoffs. But what will Mazzulla do when Queta hits the bench?Advertisement