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NBA playoff picture: Celtics, Knicks in a tight race for No. 2 seed

First, a reality check: The Boston Celtics’ quest for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference is all but over. After falling ...
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NBA Power Rankings Week 22: Knicks and Pistons Close In on Top Spot, Celtics Take a Slight Hit

NBA Power Rankings shake up in Week 22 as Knicks and Pistons push for top spot while Celtics slip slightly amid recent ...

Celtics get unfavorable news for playoff fate despite Grizzlies win

The Celtics’ path to holding onto the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference got tougher on Friday night despite a victory over ...

Are Celtics Suddenly In Jeopardy Of Losing Key Spot In Standings?

Despite missing Jayson Tatum for most of the season, the Boston Celtics have held the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for much of the year. With only three weeks left in the regular season, ...

Kristian Winfield: With favorable schedule, Knicks can steal No. 2 seed from Celtics

The Knicks should finish the season with the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed–even if head coach Mike Brown says seeding is ...

Knicks six-game win streak hides real concerns

Six wins, six losing opponents and too many close calls: are the New York Knicks actually in good shape heading into the ...

One Game on the Celtics' Remaining Schedule Suddenly Got Incredibly Important

The Celtics won their game, but what a rival did just made things a bit tougher for Boston ...