I'll say it right now, the Nets have a helluva lot of talent especially if vaccine mandates are lifted by the time the playoffs role around.
It's the Nets or Bucks to me. I can't see the Sixers beating either one. If the nets have time to gel they will be absolutely deadly with Kyrie and Durant's shooting (along with Curry for that matter) and then Simmons defense and passing.
I don't completely discount the Sixers chances but I'm with you in having the Nets and Bucks in front of them.
Bucks. If Giannis keeps playing like he is no one will stop them. Plus, Holiday and Middleton are healthy and Portia is having a career year.
Heat have been my east pick from the beginning; I'm not changing now. I want to see that Lowry/Butler/Abebayo troika in the playoffs--I think they match up well with the trios in Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Philly, and I think Spoelstra is the best coach in the conference.