Power rankings: how the Celtics stack up in a loaded Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is as loaded as it’s been in years (maybe ever?), with six to eight teams legitimately capable of making a run to at least the conference finals.

With the standings constantly changing and the All-Star break upon us, now is an ideal time to look at how the East may shake out, where the Celtics fit into the equation and how they match up with other contenders.

Here are my power rankings for playoff/play-in teams, based on both their current status and playoff potential (regular season record against them in parentheses):

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