The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference. Nothing can be decided Tuesday night in the only game out West,

We've got four playoff Game 5s on Tuesday evening. The only tied series is Denver-LA, which shifts back to the Rocky Mountains.

AND THE DENVER NUGGETS Perhaps the reports of the Nuggets' demise were greatly exaggerated, and perhaps all they needed was a healthy, playoff version of Jamal Murray. Perhaps. Denver is one game away from advancing to the second round after a 131-115 Game 5 win over the Clippers.