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Celtics among NBA title favorites

Boston was shut down in their attempt to reach the NBA finals last season, due to LeBron James' Cavs. LeBron has now departed for the West's Lakers, leaving the East open. Since Boston has been near or at the top the past few seasons, it puts them in prime position. Right now, they have the second-best odds (+500) to win it all behind the reigning champion Warriors (-195).