2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Pushing For No. 1 Seed In Week 23

By Gerald Bourguet | Mar 27, 2017

Mar 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 23, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) and forward Nerlens Noel (3) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) react during the second half against the LA Clippers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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