In contrast to the seemingly wide-open Western Conference, the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs seem destined for an inevitable clash between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. On the way, though,

While several teams appear to have a real chance in the West, oddsmakers see the East as a battle between two teams: the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs, after the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament Tuesday night.