Celtics Eye Top NBA Record in Showdown with Thunder; Playoff Battles Intensify
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The Boston Celtics are on the verge of securing the best overall record in the NBA regular season with a potential 60-16 finish.
A win against the Oklahoma City Thunder would cement the Celtics' top spot.
The playoff race intensifies with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets vying for Play-In Tournament positions.
The New Orleans Pelicans are also in contention, seeking to secure a top-ten seed.
With less than two weeks remaining until the Play-In games, the scramble for playoff berths is escalating.
Leading the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are poised to enter the postseason with heightened expectations.
Summary based on 6 sources
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