News Summary

• The Celtics hold a two-game lead on the Knicks in the race for the No.
• 2 seed.
• Seven of Boston’s final 10 games are against potential first-round opponents.
• The Celtics own a 13-6 record against the teams at the bottom of the East bracket.
• The Charlotte Hornets face the longest odds to shuffle beyond the 9-10 matchup of the play-in tournament, but five teams have at least a 12 percent chance at No.
• 7 spot, according to Basketball Reference.