
The Boston Celtics are the clear-cut favorites to win the Eastern Conference this season. Brad Stevens’ summer moves to acquire Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have ensured the Celtics are seen as legitimate championship contenders. However, the New York Knicks are rapidly emerging as a threat in the East, especially after an active January, where they acquired OG Anunoby, Alec Burks, and Bojan Bogdanovic.