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NBA Playoff Picture: Current standings, bracket, projections as Cavs meet Celtics

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2017 NBA Playoffs: Breaking down the Eastern Conference race

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The NBA playoffs begin in ten days. The races are tightening, the seeds are being sorted out, the picture is slowly becoming clear. With that, here’s a look at the current playoff picture, and what to know about each team that’s in, or in the running for a spot.

  • Boston and the Cavaliers face off Wednesday night with a lot on the line. The Cavs have clinched the tiebreaker by conference record. The only way Boston finishes ahead of Cleveland is if they finish with a better record overall.