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Celtics say seeding isn't a concern

Updated: March 29, 2010, 9:16 PM ET
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com

With nine games remaining in their respective regular seasons, the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks have matching 47-26 records, leaving them neck-and-neck as they jockey for position in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

If it comes down to a photo finish and both teams are still tied when regular-season play ends in the middle of April, the Celtics will get the higher seed based on the NBA's division-winner tiebreaker.

But regardless of how it all plays out, does playoff position really ...

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