The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the results. In fact, two teams with legitimate playoff expectations could find themselves fighting just to get…
NBA insider John Hollinger projects the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers to miss the top eight in the Eastern Conference. Despite Miami acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair with Bam Adebayo, Hollinger predicts the Heat will finish ninth at 40-42. He argues that Miami's supporting cast lacks sufficient depth and that the East has grown substantially more competitive overall.
Hollinger projects the Pacers to finish 10th at 39-43, citing uncertainty surrounding Tyrese Haliburton following a torn Achilles. While Indiana added center Ivica Zubac alongside Pascal Siakam, Hollinger questions whether their previous Finals run is sustainable. The article also notes Hollinger's projections for the lower seeds, placing Charlotte, Washington, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Brooklyn at the bottom of the conference.
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