Trader consensus prices the Boston Celtics at 35% implied probability to claim the Eastern Conference championship, ahead of the Detroit Pistons despite the latter's league-best 56-21 record and No. 1 seed clinch, largely due to Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung injury sidelining him at least another week into the playoffs starting April 18. Boston's battle-tested roster, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with top-tier offensive and defensive ratings, positions them favorably as the No. 2 seed versus a play-in winner. Cleveland Cavaliers (17.5%, No. 4 seed) gained momentum clinching playoffs with an April 2 win over Golden State, while New York Knicks (15.5%, No. 3 vs. 76ers) rely on Jalen Brunson's scoring amid a tight top-four race. Youth and inexperience temper Pistons' standing at 16.5%.