The Boston Celtics are in a great position as we sit a little over a month away from the start of the playoffs. If all goes well from here on out, the Celtics should remain the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

▪ Jayson Tatum has faced just about every defensive coverage imaginable, and most often teams try to wobble him with blitzes, traps and double teams that force another player to beat them. But Tatum is a willing and excellent passer, and this approach sometimes leads to quick advantages for the Celtics closer to the rim.

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have been the two best teams in the Eastern Conference all season. They met again last night in Boston for a possible preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.