I think many of us over the last few weeks thought that Boston was the team to beat, and that the Cavs have fallen off (and it would be hard to argue otherwise having seen the results). But having watched the matchup today, oh baby!
The East has long been considered a one dog race, but looking at how the conference is so competitive, and with the Cavs and Celtics being as solid as they are, the East isn't a push over. This isn't the "Leastern" conference any more. With how things are shaking out you can't count eastern conference opponents as a win, even the worst teams in the East Atlanta and Orlando make you work for your wins.