The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs had its fair share of twists and turns. Several favorites that entered the postseason with title ambitions were unexpectedly eliminated early . The most shocking of these losses was arguably the Boston Celtics squandering a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. This loss will likely lead to a few changes in the personnel, which could be of benefit to the New Orleans Pelicans in free agency. Perhaps the biggest reason for Boston's loss was its center rotation. Especially once Joel Embiid returned, the trio of Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, and Nikola Vucevic wasn't able to deal with the former MVP. Queta couldn't stay out of foul trouble, and Garza and Vucevic are not good enough defensively at the playoff level. Nikola Vucevic's Playoff Struggles Shouldn't Deter Pelicans From Pursuing Him in FA This will certainly be an area the Celtics address this offseason.…