Celtics on CLNS

The Celtics fell a game behind the Cavaliers for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference after a complete beat-down at TD Garden Wednesday night. Cleveland grabs the tie-breaker as well with a 3-1 series win.

The Celtics will have Jae Crowder active Wednesday night, despite an elbow injury while visiting Cleveland will be missing Tristan Thompson. Boston recalled Jordan Mickey from the D-League, while the Cavaliers brought up Larry Sanders.

Demetrius Jackson ties his career-high with 30 points, and the Maine Red Claws make history with their first playoff win in franchise history, 110-106 in overtime on the road against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Tip-off for Game 2 in Maine is set for 8 p.m. on Monday, April 10. The television broadcast can be found on Facebook Live.

Roundtable segment previewing the Cavs game is hosted by Jon Ignal alonside Evan Valenti and Matt Iganl. Is this the biggest game of the Brad Stevens era? Can Horford have another strong game against like he did last month? Follow us on Twitter: @CLNSRoundtable

In a battle for No. 1, the Celtics will look to beat the Cavaliers at home and hold onto the top spot in the Eastern Conference

News out of Celtics practice Tuesday was the Avery Bradley looked good and ready to return against the Cavaliers Wednesday, while Jae Crowder is still experiencing discomfort in his left elbow and sat out of practice.

In this roundtable segment, Evan Valenti along with Matt and Jon Ignal see if they can think of ways to boost the second-unit offense. Should Jaylen start? What to make of Ford and Pelton's rookie rankings? Follow us on Twitter: @CLNSRoundtable

The Celtics held onto their half-game lead for No. 1 in the Eastern Conference Sunday, but have a tough back-to-back this week. Jae Crowder was scheduled to have an MRI on his elbow after leaving Sunday's game in New York. 

The Boston Celtics won their 50th game of the season and tied the Los Angeles Lakers for most 50 win seasons. Jaylen Brown played well in place of Avery Bradley and is shooting extremely well from the field and behind the arc since the all star game. Jae Crowder suffered an elbow injury and will have an MRI back in Boston. The Cleveland Cavaliers kept pace by winning a double overtime game with Indiana Pacers.

Boston Celtics Knock Off New York Knicks in Blowout Win 110-94