Boston eyes a New Year charge toward top seeds

Boston hits the road for five West games against sub-.500 rivals before hosting the Bulls, and fans believe a 5-0 run is possible. The Pistons and Knicks face trickier slates, with January 5’s head-to-head looming large.

If Boston wins big, someone better bolt the East—because these Celtics are coming in hotter than a freshly microwaved Gatorade.