With Eastern Conference first-round series stretching into Game 6s, trader consensus prices the Boston Celtics as narrow favorites at 31% implied probability to claim the conference championship, but Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks trail closely at 24.5% each amid widespread uncertainty. The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons face elimination risk, down 2-3 to eighth-seeded Orlando Magic after lacking secondary scoring beyond Cade Cunningham in recent losses. Celtics hold a 3-2 edge over Philadelphia 76ers despite Joel Embiid's rusty return boosting Philly ahead of home Game 6. Cavaliers lead Toronto Raptors 3-2 on home court advantage, while Knicks have surged with three straight blowouts over Atlanta Hawks, underscoring the volatile paths and upset potential keeping this race tightly bunched.