Celtics playoff picture: Boston gets more clarity for No. 2 seed

The Celtics were off Monday, but with less than a week left in the regular season, each night is important for the East standings. They got further clarity when it comes to the race for the No. 2 seed .

The C’s can no longer get the No. 1 seed, so even though the Pistons lost to the Magic, it doesn’t matter at the top of the East. The Knicks beat the red-hot Hawks on the road, which was huge to keep them alive for the No.

2 seed. New York is now 2. 5 games back of Boston in the standings.

While the C’s are still in a strong spot to secure second place in the East, they still have some work to do in their final four games. Here’s a look at the current East standings: Place Team Wins Losses Games back No. 1 Detroit Pistons 57 22 -- No.