Is it a given the Cleveland Cavaliers will be coming out of the East again this year?

[vcsgrizzfan]

Heat have had the easiest schedule in the entire NBA. .their record is misleading

Statistically, while relatively weak, it's been stronger than the Magic. The two easiest SOS have actually been the Spurs and Warriors, with the Cavs just behind.

No...it hasnt been tougher than the magics actually

Last response Artie. You can troll others. There are statistical formulas that measure these things. Unlike you, these formulas don't have an agenda. They spit out cold, calculated numbers. The Heat are not close to having had the easiest schedule and it has been harder than the Magic's. It is what it is. Have fun trolling. Good bye.

[elartman1973]

The Heat are 19th in strength of schedule. Magic are 28th.

http://espn.go.com/nba/stats/rpi/_/sort/SOS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Interesting. They calculate it differently than basketball-reference.com obviously. The differences aren't huge, but they are noticeable.

They have some kind of numerical formula with 0 being the average that they also use on pro football reference. Here's their convoluted explanation of this formula:

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/?p=37" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Actually makes.no sense..magic schedule gets weaker according to that every time they play a winning team..it actually dropped after playing the cavs and pistons...makes zero sense so its irrelevent as can be

[Ghostown42]

The only question is, will LeBron beat the Bulls in 5 games again or will it take him 6?

[LookAway]

I think the Cavs and Knicks end up in the ECF, which will be great for ratings

[gaskill15]

I think the Cavs and Knicks end up in the ECF, which will be great for ratings

Da fuck you smokin???

[Deez]

I think the Cavs and Knicks end up in the ECF, which will be great for ratings

Better hope the Knicks make the playoffs first before making such a hilarious prediction. You trolling somebody aren't you?

[swampgator]

At least for now, whatever team Lebron is on will come out of the EC to play in the Finals. It is what it is.

[LookAway]

I think the Cavs and Knicks end up in the ECF, which will be great for ratings

Da fuck you smokin???

Nothing. I like the direction they are going and no other team in the East is CLEARLY better than they are

[AtiliusRegulus]

The only question is, will LeBron beat the Bulls in 5 games again or will it take him 6?

it will be in 5. Rose can't handle pressure, and Lebron will D up on Butler. Game set match.

[swampgator]

I think the Cavs and Knicks end up in the ECF, which will be great for ratings

Da fuck you smokin???

Nothing. I like the direction they are going and no other team in the East is CLEARLY better than they are

Odds of the Knicks playing for the EC Finals? I'll take whatever bet there is on that.

[LookAway]

Da fuck you smokin???

Nothing. I like the direction they are going and no other team in the East is CLEARLY better than they are

Odds of the Knicks playing for the EC Finals? I'll take whatever bet there is on that.

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[swampgator]

Nothing. I like the direction they are going and no other team in the East is CLEARLY better than they are

Odds of the Knicks playing for the EC Finals? I'll take whatever bet there is on that.

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Sure thing. Put it in the bets thread if you are serious.

[LookAway]

Odds of the Knicks playing for the EC Finals? I'll take whatever bet there is on that.

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Sure thing. Put it in the bets thread if you are serious.

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[Deez]

lol, Knicks in the ECF. That'll be the day. Vikings must be winning it all this year too.

[thedangerouskitchen]

As has been the case since 2011, health is the only thing standing in the Bulls way of the Finals... this year they're a legit 13 deep team AND they've stayed fairly healthy so far (knock on wood).

I believe all the bad luck is behind them... and if that's the case the Bulls will prove to be the best team in the EC.

[LNS]

As has been the case since 2011, health is the only thing standing in the Bulls way of the Finals... this year they're a legit 13 deep team AND they've stayed fairly healthy so far (knock on wood).

I believe all the bad luck is behind them... and if that's the case the Bulls will prove to be the best team in the EC.

They were healthier than the Cavs last season and still got clown stomped. Find another excuse, drunko.

[elartman1973]

As has been the case since 2011, health is the only thing standing in the Bulls way of the Finals... this year they're a legit 13 deep team AND they've stayed fairly healthy so far (knock on wood).

I believe all the bad luck is behind them... and if that's the case the Bulls will prove to be the best team in the EC.

Bulls were as healthy as any team in the 2011 playoffs..they just weren't that good and still arent
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[rtiff68]

The reality is that the East is filled with 8 or 9 "good" teams, but only one great team.

The West is similar in having two great teams.....and a whole lotta meh elsewhere.

Not sure I totally agree with that last part-- I think the Thunder and the Clippers are both better than Chicago and Miami, and would finish 2nd and 3rd in the EC if they played there, respectively.

[thedangerouskitchen]

As has been the case since 2011, health is the only thing standing in the Bulls way of the Finals... this year they're a legit 13 deep team AND they've stayed fairly healthy so far (knock on wood).

I believe all the bad luck is behind them... and if that's the case the Bulls will prove to be the best team in the EC.

They were healthier than the Cavs last season

[LNS]

As has been the case since 2011, health is the only thing standing in the Bulls way of the Finals... this year they're a legit 13 deep team AND they've stayed fairly healthy so far (knock on wood).

I believe all the bad luck is behind them... and if that's the case the Bulls will prove to be the best team in the EC.

They were healthier than the Cavs last season

When the Cavs beat the shit out the Bulls last post season, they were missing more key players than the Bulls, that's indisputable. Basically Lebron and some random guys butt fucked your squad lol