8. Philadelphia 76ers (23-13)
Despite losing to the Celtics on Christmas Day, the Philadelphia 76ers continue to prove that they’re going to be a huge factor in the playoffs. There are some growing pains that need to take place, and the hope is that everything will be sorted out come playoff time.
Jimmy Butler is the guy you want to go into battle with, and has already paid dividends for the Sixers so far this season by hitting a number of game-winners.
Keep an eye on the Sixers because I firmly believe that they have yet to play their best basketball collectively as a group.