Besides The Obvious Top 3, Which Team Could Be Most Dangerous In The Eastern Conference Playoffs?

[HacheMan]

Cavs, Magic, and Celtics are top 3.

Which team should the others fear the most in the Eastern Conference Playoffs?

 

[ATLSLIM]

My hometown, Atlanta Hawks!! As sure as they gave the Celtics all they wanted last year, they are better this year, but have had trouble against the better teams sometimes.(Not the Lakers on Sunday, they held them to 76 points, UNREAL!!) ATLSLIM

 

[HonestRob]

I agree with the Hawks but also want to add the Heat. If D-Wade gets hot in a series the Heat will definitely give toe other team a scare.

 

[ShortBusDriver7]

who else can score for the Heat on the road

 

[HonestRob]

who else can score for the Heat on the road

Who else has too? This isn't a thread about who you think the fav is it's about the underdog who should be feared. Anywya Beasley has shown he can score when needed and the Heat have some good three point shooters. I don't think the Heat knock off any of the top 3 just saying they might scare one of them and put up a fight if Wade gets hot.

 

[eoghater]

What's funny though is that even though the top 3 have such better records, I think all the lower-tiered teams have a chance at an upset with at least Orlando and Boston. Especially if the Celts or Magic face a healthy Piston team.

 

[gtc08]

if they can get in, i like the bobcats alot for some reason. play great defense, best out of all those teams besides celtics.

 

[zeeman23]

Pistons own Orlando, that alone says the Pistons could beat at least 1 of the top 3

 

[READYTOROLL]

Pistons for sure.. They have been on cruise control past month or so just trying to get the guys healthy but when Sheed comes back, along with the new starting lineup that had been doing well before Rip/Sheed injuries they can be a very good ball club. AI coming off the bench I love them as spoilers! This group of vets (with championship experience) is not your typical 7th seed. :toast:

 

[HacheMan]

Pistons own Orlando, that alone says the Pistons could beat at least 1 of the top 3

You're right zee, and that's why there's been talk as to if it would be better for Orlando to finish with the 2nd or 3rd seed to avoid Detroit.....

 

[Duke04]

i could definitley see detroit giving orlando some trouble. but if that match up does happen, id take orlando in 5... definitley some close ones in there, though.

i love the hawks. theyre a tough team to beat at home which automatically makes them a tough out... i think if they can grab a road win theyve got a shot to pull the upset this time