Brooklyn Nets
Lastly, the one seed. The Brooklyn Nets are 20-8 at the moment and will not slow down. Kevin Durant just scored 51, James Harden, after getting off to a slow start to the season is heating back up.
With acquisitions like LaMarcus Aldridge (for the second time), Patty Mills, Paul Millsap, and DeAndre’ Bembry, as well as rookie, Cam Thomas from LSU, it could be argued that the Nets are in an even better position to win the finals than they were last year.
There is also a newfound optimism about Kyrie Irving potentially returning this season. Should that happen, Brooklyn should shift all of their focus towards making sure the big three stay healthy come playoff time, and if that happens, look out. The Nets are the best team in the Eastern Conference.
Verdict: Best team in the East