NBA: 5 East teams that will make a playoff run down the stretch
By Zach Wolpin
5 Eastern Conference teams that will make a playoff run down the stretch in the NBA.
With NBA All-Star weekend behind us, there are less than two full months remaining in the 2021-2022 regular season. Each teams have different goals at this point. Some look to hold their lead and continue dominant play, while others are looking to flip the switch and play a better brand of basketball that can elevate them to the postseason.
Each team has anywhere from 21-25 games left to play and that means that every play, dribble, and pass have more meaning down the line. The Eastern Conference is full of powerhouse teams, most of whom have a legit chance to make a serious playoff push.
What five teams in the Eastern Conference have the best chance of making a run down the stretch?