The Celtics lead eighth place Milwaukee by two games with just six to play, but since Milwaukee holds the tie breaker, the Celts really only lead them by one. The eighth place team opens against the Heat, whereas the seventh place team can't play the Heat until the conference finals. The Celtics better win some games, starting today against the dangerous Wizards, who have more wins against teams with better records than they have than do any other team in the league.
The Bucks final game is against Oklahoma City, which may need the game to guarantee home court against the Spurs, or otherwise, it may become one of those games where Stern has to order them to play their starters