In the Eastern Conferencegiven that the Bulls and Hawks occupy the 9th and 10th position in the standings respectively, while the Celtics, Cavaliers, Bucks and Knicks compete for the top 4 seeds, there are 4 teams that are fighting to obtain the last 2 places available for direct access Playoff NBA.
The deductibles involved are Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic e Indiana Pacers. So, after analyzing the Western Conference, let’s see together now which teams have the best chance of making the postseason without going through the Play-In.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, with a 34-25 season record. In the NBA, the Sixers they currently average 117.1 points scored, 43.0 rebounds captured and 24.9 assists served, while allowing 113.7 points on average to their opponents. In the last 10 regular season games, the Pennsylvania franchise won 4 games, including 2 fromAll Star Game on.
I Sixers have been in free fall since their superstardom Joel Embiid she injured her knee, although her return to the field is expected around the end of March, or early April at the latest. In fact, since February 1st, the team trained by coach Nick Nurse they have only won 5 games out of 13, with Maxey trying to drag his team in one way or another towards a place in the next Playoffs.
We will hardly see a competitive Philadelphia in the near future, even if the franchise directed by Morey will try until the end to stay afloat as much as possible in the East, waiting, if necessary, for the unexpected return of the current MVP in charge. At this exact moment, the city of brotherly love is decidedly at a disadvantage compared to its direct rivals, who will try to undermine it for a certain place in the postseason.
Miami Heat
Miami is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, with a season record of 34 wins and 26 losses. In the NBA, the Heat are currently averaging 110.6 points scored, 42.0 rebounds captured and 26.0 assists served, while allowing 109.9 points on average to their opponents. In the last 10 regular season games, the Florida franchise won 8 games, including 4 fromAll Star Game on.
The Heat are experiencing an extraordinary period of form, in addition to the fact that they can boast one of the most solid and well-equipped rosters in the entire League, as well as the most accredited to directly hit the target Playoff NBA. Led by the usual Jimmy Butler, the team trained by coach Eric Spoelstra it is a battleship in all respects, which is made up of a mix of expert players combined with the talent of its younger basketball players.
Jimmy Butler
Barring sensational surprises related to hypothetical injuries, Miami will end up in one of the top 6 positions in the East. The franchise directed by Pat Riley is already widely warming up its engines in view of the postseason, in order to arrive ready and prepared for any type of eventuality. It will therefore play it openly against any opponent it finds itself against, aiming once again at the NBA Finals.
Orlando Magic
Orlando is in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, with a season record of 34 wins and 26 losses. In the NBA, the Magic are currently averaging 111.5 points scored, 42.8 rebounds captured and 24.8 assists served, while allowing 110.2 points on average to their opponents. In the last 10 regular season games, the Florida franchise won 7 games, including 4 from the All Star Game onwards.
After an amazing start to the season, the Magic have fallen in a rather worrying way, vertiginously approaching the Play-In zone, where they find themselves at the moment. The team trained by coaches Jamahl Mosley However, he found a technical and vocal leader in Banchero, who also earned his first well-deserved call-up to the stars’ match.
Paolo Banchero
If Orlando manages to maintain the current percentages, but above all to give continuity in terms of victories, as it did throughout the month of February, then the franchise will have a huge chance of gaining a pass for the Playoff. In fact, the physicality of the Biancazzurri roster will allow them to compete on any pitch, thanks to the flexibility of most of their best rotation players.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is ranked 8th in the Eastern Conference, with a season record of 34 wins and 27 losses. In NBAi Pacers they currently average 123.6 points scored, 41.0 rebounds captured and 31.0 assists served, while allowing 122.1 points on average to their opponents. In the last 10 regular season games, the Indiana franchise won 6 games, including 3 fromAll Star Game on.
Haliburton’s final explosion projected the Pacers among the top of the class in the east for most of the season, thanks also to the extraordinary offensive phase organized by the coach Rick Carlislewhich allowed the yellow-blue team to even reach the final of theIn-Season Tournament. The defense still remains their real Achilles heel, so much so that they are third from last in terms of points conceded.
Tyrese Haliburton
Barring a sudden debacle, Indiana will certainly compete for sixth place together with Orlando e Philadelphia, with a 3-team head-to-head match that will continue until mid-April. The franchise will continue to focus on their 3-point shooting, but also on a lethal transition attack, and above all on their team play, which has distinguished them throughout the year.
2024-03-03 19:14:02
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