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NBA Atlantic Division Outlook: Are The Celtics Ready To Overtake Toronto?

By Ryan Piers

Oct 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defending during the 2nd quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defending during the 2nd quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defending during the 2nd quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defending during the 2nd quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

As the 2016-17 NBA season draws closer, we explore and breakdown the Atlantic Division

The gap between title competitors and the basement dwellers is strikingly apparent in the NBA. Even the most lukewarm fan can glance through rosters and sort out this year’s top teams. The contrast between good and bad is no more apparent than in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division.

The top of the conference is pretty clear. Barring injury, the Toronto Raptors, powered by one of the NBA’s best backcourts and the well-oiled Boston Celtics will earn spots in the postseason. The New York Knicks are wildcards, most likely destined for mediocrity. While ping-pong balls with the Brooklyn and Philadelphia logos are already being made.

Yet, each of these teams have such interesting storylines, questions to answer and things to look out for in the 2016-2017 season. New players, new philosophies and new outlooks.

Which is why, despite seemingly obvious fates, the Atlantic Division is one of the NBA’s most interesting,