meltinjohn

IMO I say Chicago with their lock down defenders, but otherwise, I think its safe to say the celtics are gonna beat everyone else.

mqtcelticsfan

Detroit is still the top team in the East until another team proves they're better on the court consistently, IMO.

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Celtics_Fan

The USA Teams have shown us that no matter how talented a roster is with stars and superstars, they can lose to "less" talented teams if they're overconfident, not well-coached, and lack chemistry. The latter could certainly occur, since they haven't played together. I think there are some teams in the East that could definitely win games if the C's aren't focused, well-prepared and/or lack chemistry. Detroit, Chicago, NJ, and Miami should give the C's all they can handle. We should at least respect that Cleveland went to the Finals.... I also think if they're caught sleeping, Toronto, NJ, and Washington could certainly come in an give the C's trouble. But the big ones are Chicago, Detroit, Miami, and NJ (if healthy), IMO.

LamarButler

Chicago. They have a lot of depth.

But the match up I'd want to see most is New Jersey vs Boston because of the talent on each team.

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Celtics:

PG- Rajon Rondo, Eddie House, Gabe Pruitt
SG- Ray Allen, Tony Allen, J.R. Giddens
SF- Paul Pierce, Bill Walker, Darius Miles
PF- Kevin Garnett, Leon Powe, Brian Scalabrine
C- Kendrick Perkins, Glen Davis, Patrick O'Bryant

Premier

Chicago matches up well against the Celtics.

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meltinjohn

I'd like to see either that or NY in round 1. Hell even the hawks.
Celtics and knicks should renew their rivalry tho.

Ruff Draft

Detroit's experience or Chicago's depth/youth.

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2008-2009 Detroit Pistons
PG: Chauncey Billups, Rodney Stuckey
SG: Rip Hamilton, Arron Afflalo
SF: Tayshaun Prince, Walter Herrmann, Walter Sharpe
PF: Rasheed Wallace, Jason Maxiell, Amir Johnson
C: Kwame Brown, Antonio McDyess, Cheick Samb

Mr.Montross

Heat, Piston, Bulls and Cavs

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ehmunro

If the Heat do end up with Charlie Bell and talk Sactown into a Honky Fudge for Ronnie Postal trade they're absolutely in the mix at the top of the East.

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meltinjohn

Miami is nowhere near where Detroit is, Their practicaly coming back with the same team. In no way do i see Miami a threat like the bulls and I see the poll is tied with those 2.