Final Eastern Conference Standings (Prediction)
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Toronto Raptors
3. Boston Celtics
4. Miami Heat
5. Indiana Pacers
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Charlotte Hornets
8. Chicago Bulls
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9. Washington Wizards
10. Detroit Pistons
I wouldn’t be overly-surprised to see any of the teams on this list make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Though, I do believe that the best bet is that the Cavs, Raptors, Celtics, Heat and Celtics will round out the top 5.
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The Hawks could sneak into that group, but even they’re almost a shoe-in to make the postseason tournament. Where it really gets interesting is the teams beyond that. The Hornets, Bulls, Wizards and Pistons will be battling it out for the remainder of the season for two spots.
In the end, I fully expect the Wizards and Pistons as the two teams left on the outside looking when the playoffs start.