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Can Boston Be Stopped?

Two weeks into the season, the new-look Boston Celtics have left little doubt they plan to be a serious contender in the Eastern Conference.

Off to their best start in 20 seasons, the Celtics look to remain the NBA's only unbeaten team when they visit the struggling Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

Looking for Four Straight

Andrei Kirilenko's clashes with Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan have been well-documented. Lately, though, the emotional swingman and his stern coach have been getting along just fine.

Kirilenko looks to build on his strong start as the Jazz go for their fourth straight win as they host the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

2003 Draft Matchup

LeBron James might have been drafted ahead of Carmelo Anthony in 2003, but since then, it's been mostly Anthony that has come out on top in the rivalry between the two young stars.

Anthony and James meet for the eighth time since they entered the league when the Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.

Tough At Home

LeBron James led an overachieving Cleveland Cavaliers team to the NBA Finals last season, but the Cavaliers remained a few key role players shy of capturing their first championship. Devin Brown could prove to be one of those players.

James and Brown look to help the reigning Eastern Conference champions to their first back-to-back wins of the season when the Cavaliers visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

In a Rhythm

After playing in front of the largest-ever viewing audience for a game, the Milwaukee Bucks now have to deal with the defending NBA champions.

Yi Jianlian and the Bucks will try for their first road win of the season when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.