The Cavs be Celts is what the East Needs

[UNO Gracias]

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.

[tthier2]

Umm no

[UNO Gracias]

Umm no

No what? The East doesn't need this?

[PelsFan2313]

The Cavs got significantly better from their deadline transactions. As long as they have LeBron, they are the team to beat in the East.

[UNO Gracias]

I agree. Before it was team ball (Celtics) vs Super Star ball (Cavs). But now both teams are team ball.

[Rheem654]

I agree. Before it was team ball (Celtics) vs Super Star ball (Cavs). But now both teams are team ball.

That's a really good point. Cavs are so deep at every position now, so many scoring options. It was fun to watch, you could tell they had so much energy and were playing inspired ball. Made me wish Pels traded half the team for new players, lol

[AusPel]

Don't sleep on Toronto either

[hornetstime247]

Toronto is significantly better than the Celtics IMO.. cavs raptors will be the ECF.

[Rheem654]

Toronto is significantly better than the Celtics IMO.. cavs raptors will be the ECF.

Fer rizzle, they're a super deep team throughout

[UNO Gracias]

The Raptors are the ultimate tease. I'm not buying anything they are selling.

[GuardianAngel25]

The East is so much better then it use to be with some young teams on the rise that will soon be serious contenders. Those bottom 4 seeds all have the ability to give the top 4 seeds a run for their $. The West has more elite level teams but both are pretty even at the top and bottom. As a basketball fan teams in the 5-8 spots like the Sixers, Bucks, and Pistons all will be fun to watch in the 1st round. Since I can remember the 1st round in the East has been so garbage and imo was bad for the NBA.