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The Celtics hung onto first-place in the East by the slimmest of margins Friday night, while starting guard Avery Bradley will miss more time with an illness. In the D-League, Boston first-rounder Guerschon Yabusele impressed in his debut for the Maine Red Claws.

Celtics Win Nail-Biter in Boston with 117 to 116 Victory Over Orlando Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their third straight Thursday, giving Boston a chance to improve their chances at the No. 1 seed at home against Orlando Friday night.

Celtics look to close out their six-game homestand with a win against the Magic

Roundtable segment featuring Matt Ignal, Zaire, and Evan Valenti, who discuss whether the Bucks would be a bad matchup for the Celtics, whether the Cavs are truly vulnerable, and who are the best teams in the East. Follow us on Twitter: @CLNSRoundtable and use the promo code "CELTSNEWS" for a $20 rebate from Seatgeek.

In this Roundtable segment, Zaire, Matt Ignal, and Evan Valenti discuss the Celtics loss to the Bucks and reflect on another Isaiah Thomas milestone. Follow us on Twitter: @CLNSRoundtable

The Celtics couldn't get enough stops and had a horrid shooting night, allowing the Bucks to come into Boston and grab a late-season win.

After outlasting the Miami Heat Sunday, the Boston Celtics welcome in another potential playoff matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks.

Similar to the Heat. the Bucks are playing some of their best basketball of the season, having won 12 of out of their last 15 games. And similar to Miami's physical style, Milwaukee's size and aggression on defense may present the Celtics with a difficult test - now, and perhaps in the playoffs.

Plus, Guerschon Yabusele is expected to play with the Maine Red Claws Friday.

The Celtics look to hold onto the No. 1 seed with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden

The Spurs did Boston a solid Monday night, leveling LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston now has a game in hand over the Cavs to lead the Eastern Conference standings by half a game.