[invalidParticipant]

bucks (22-26) won 8 of their last 10, they’re on the pace to get in. prolly wont get a playoff spot in the end but just ‘what if’ they did, who’s likely to fall out? 

boston 25-22 (5-5 in their last 10) or new york 25-24 (6-4 in the last 10)

 

[Michael.S.Participant]

Ny, their the type of team where if they lose 1 I could see them on a landslide.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

Boston is the oldest team so they might wear down. The wheels are more likely to fall off with Ray Allen,
KG, and Paul Pierce. NY is an up and down team emotionally and streaky as far as wins go but they are very deep
with scoring options, rebounders, and a go-to closer. I think they get focused and make the playoffs.

The Bucks are a high scoring team but not a defensive one. If they get hot they can ride that momentum to a nice win streak
and into the playoffs. I think it will be between the Bucks and Celtics for the final playoff spot out East. The Bucks have to avoid
getting into a funk which could turn into a long losing streak. The Celtics have to maintain their focus and be able to bounce back from losses.
If the Celtics remain consistent and manage minutes of their veterans then they can get one of the last playoff spots.

The race could come down to the last game or so, so each of those 3 teams needs to protect home court and avoid bad losses. I think the Kincks get in based on their depth, talent, and coaching shake up. It could be a photo finish for the Celtics and Bucks if they Celtics have a bad loss or two and if the Bucks continue to surge. Also, Boston can’t afford for Rondo to sulk and get moody. Same with the Bucks and Monta Ellis. I think there is more pressure on Boston and everyone generally plays hard against the Celtics anyway so the Bucks might be able to fly under the radar. The Bucks trade reinvigorated them and no one really expects much out of them so they are playing with house money. That’s how the Bucks played Brandon Jennings’ rookie year when they ended up making the playoffs.

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