It’s fitting that the Celtics end the season where they started it — on top of these NBA Power Rankings and as the team to beat in the title chase. Boston is peaking at the right time, having gone 17-2 in their last 19 (best in the league),

The NBA champion Boston Celtics and Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City continued their march to the playoffs on Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

It’s a nod to the Celtics even if they don’t lead the NBA in victories. They’ll win 60-plus games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2007-09. The C’s also have a chance to match the NBA record for road wins in a season if they win their final two against the Knicks and Magic this week.