Eastern Conference Contenders (Celtics, 76ers, Heat, Nets, & Bucks)

As the playoffs are only a few weeks away, Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss the contenders in the loaded Eastern Conference.

3:13 - Boston Celtics. How has Jayson Tatum improved? Can the Celtics' elite defense carry their mediocre offense? Do they have the top-end firepower to compete with the other contenders?

15:03 - Philadelphia 76ers. How concerning are the 76ers clutch stats? Will their overreliance on free throws be their undoing? Can they survive on defense in the playoffs?

28:31 - Miami Heat. How concerning is Jimmy Butler's shooting slump? Is this year's Heat squad better than the bubble team that went to the Finals? Can Victor Oladipo help them?

39:10 - Brooklyn Nets. Are the Nets asking too much of Kevin Durant? How realistic is it for the Nets to go from the play-in tournament to the NBA Finals? Plus A.C. has a hot take on Kyrie Irving you don't want to miss.

52:01 - Milwaukee Bucks. Is this year's Bucks team as good as the squad that won the championship last season? Is there reason to worry about the Bucks' defensive statistics this year? How has Bud evolved as a coach?

58:07 - Which team wins the Eastern Conference playoffs?

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Edited by: Aswi