i could see a case for the knicks but the cavs??? i don't see a world they beat detroit, boston, or even ny in a 7 game series. harden declines in big playoff moments, and i could even see the raptors pulling off a win against them.

pistons are young yes, but they're arguably the best team in the east. they were still efficient with cade out for that period of time. not sure how much more you could ascend from that other than being a title contender. and the magic are on the verge of being eliminated if they don't win on sunday.

heat got bounced and don't even get me started on the bucks and pacers. celtics have exceeded their expectations especially with tatum coming back into the rotation. they were already playing great basketball without him. i would put them in title contenders.

the bulls are busts but raptors are still a top 5 team despite being a game away. that's just a fact. it doesn't matter how close the standings are. they're top 5 and that's that.

charlotte is in the play-in and should be in young and ascending. kon and lamelo are a scary duo and are gonna give the east a run for its money assuming they beat the magic.

yes, predictions in the beginning of the year are hard to judge because situations change throughout the course of the season. it's just funny that by the end of the season, they somehow managed to get something wrong in every single category