"It all comes down to this. Two of the East’s heaviest hitters. One ticket to the next round. It’s Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers."

I. The Intro: High Stakes in the East

Mention their established 2026 identity. The Boston Celtics entered the postseason as the #2 seed (56–26), while the Cleveland Cavaliers secured the #4 spot (52–30).