NBA Power Rankings: The NBA’s Most Exciting Time of the Year

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The C’s are currently sitting in the eighth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, one game ahead of both the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. If they can somehow manage their way through a really tough schedule down the stretch – which includes games against the Cavaliers (2x) and the Toronto Raptors – Brad Stevens definitely has to get some NBA Coach of the Year consideration.

He’s done a tremendous job with that team down the stretch.

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Boston Celtics (35-42)

Last week: 3-1
Last rank: 23


The Boston Celtics just keep fighting – and won’t die. When it pertains to their playoff hopes, of course.

The C’s are currently sitting in the eighth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, one game ahead of both the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. If they can somehow manage their way through a really tough schedule down the stretch – which includes games against the Cavaliers (2x) and the Toronto Raptors – Brad Stevens definitely has to get some NBA Coach of the Year consideration.

He’s done a tremendous job with that team down the stretch.

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