Stephen A. Smith Backs Celtics, NBA East Favorite

0:00On March 27th, Stephen A. Smith, a diehard New York Nick supporter, has jumped on the Boston Celtics bandwagon late in the NBA regular season. The two teams are neck and neck for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, with Boston holding a one-game edge and leading by two games in the loss column that Nick stumbled Thursday night against the surging Charlotte Hornets, while the Celtics impressed with a victory over Oklahoma City the night. For, Boston has now taken five of its last six games, building serious momentum heading into the playoffs. Smith made it clear after that win no team in the East matches Boston's form right now. Even as a next guy, he sees them dominating on both ends of the court. Jason Tatum's return from an Achilles injury has fueled the surge, with the Celtics going seven wins and two losses in his game so far. He's still not a full strength, but their depth and coaching shine through. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons sit without Cade Cunningham and the Cleveland Cavaliers

1:01Trail in fourth place. Sportsbooks agree with Smith, listing Boston as the heavy favorite to claim the East. With the postseason looming, all eyes stay on the Celtics' strong finish. From your team, powered by AI, this is Boston Celtics News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.