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#6 Boston Celtics
Considered by many as the pre-season Eastern favorites, the Celtics find themselves a disappointing 5th in the Conference. They currently sit 2 games behind the Pacers in 4th and find themselves in danger of missing out on homecourt.
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Admittedly, they do still possess one of the league’s most talented rosters on paper. This is a side that pushed LeBron and the Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals just last season. Point Guard Kyrie Irving has again been spectacular this season, averaging 24 points, 7 assists, and 5 boards per game.
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Sophomore Jayson Tatum is considered by many to be a future superstar, averaging a solid 16 points and 6 rebounds per game. Throw in solid veterans like Al Horford, Marcus Smart, and Gordon Hayward and Boston definitely have a strong nucleus. Given their strong competition, they don’t warrant a higher spot on this list.
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