Boston Celtics and the remote possibility of snatching the East leadership from the Cavs

The heart of a champion team should never be underestimated, and Boston Celtics knows that it is advisable to step up the competitive pace in this final stretch of the season. Especially now, seeing how Cleveland Cavaliers have suffered three consecutive defeats and might be easing off a bit to enter the playoffs with energy. Can the Massachusetts team compete for the top spot in the Eastern Conference?

This possibility was not even considered a few weeks ago and hardly throughout the season, due to the consistent dominance maintained by Cleveland Cavaliers. Their iron grip on the Eastern Conference has not been challenged even by the mighty Boston Celtics, who have been taking it easy, aware that they don't need home-court advantage to be title favorites. However, if the Ohio team gets within reach, they could regret it.

Both teams have 13 games remaining in the regular season, with a six-game difference between them. They have faced each other four times, each winning twice, so in the event of a tie, other factors would come into play. What is clear is that Boston Celtics have little room for error. If they want to dream of contending for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, they will have to win all their matches, counting on a collapse in this final stretch by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have shown unprecedented strength throughout the season.

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