Front end of the East is loaded low key. Boston, Raptors, Bucks, Pacers, if Oladipo keeps continuing to get back close to form all kind of have a chance to get to the Finals. I would say Philly and Heat but they are just a notch below.
I’ve favored the Celtics all year to come out East. Still gonna stick to that. But before the stoppage, Giannis and Coach Bud looked like nothing would stop them getting there. I felt Middleton Is arguably a 3rd option on a regular Ship Team but he’s played really well in the Bubble. Giannis been doing his thing but it seems like He’s still adjusting to this atmosphere.
Brown has rapidly improved over the years , and this environment seems to be in his element. He’s shooting with a confidence like I’ve never seen before. Tatum continues to ascend and Kemba doesn’t mind deferring to Tatum and Brown and picks his spots when to be aggressive. Their lack of a true Big man might hurt though Theis tries. But Smart, Hayward, Kanter and others have played the their roles and all are veterans at this point.
TLDR;
1.Celtics
2. Bucks
3. Raptors
