The win snaps a five - game losing streak for the Celtics .
Celtics is still solidly outside the playoff picture , having drifted to 9.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the East .
The win snaps a five - game losing streak for the Celtics , but Boston is still solidly outside the playoff picture , having drifted to 9.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the East .