Gallery: 3/9
East: No. 8 Chicago Bulls vs. No. 1 Boston Celtics
Matchup to Watch: Jimmy Butler vs. Jae Crowder
Outlook: The Celtics clinched home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. Despite their disparity in records, the Bulls have held their own against the Celtics. The teams have split their four games this season. Jae Crowder may not be the biggest name on the Celtics roster, but he could be the most important Boston player in this series. Crowder will be tasked with keeping Jimmy Butler in check. Celtics fans should not expect an easy sweep in this series, especially with Dwayne Wade's playoff experience. Chicago has been a bit dysfunctional this season but have enough veteran talent to help them compete with the Celtics in what could be an competitive series. Ultimately, Boston will advance, but it will take them a few additional games.
Prediction: Celtics in 6 games (Getty)