Detroit's defense keeps them in just about every game they play.
However, their offense can go straight up stagnant at times. Given the fact that Saunders is also not a defensive coach, I see them deteriorating again as the rest of the east catches up.
I'm biased against Cleveland because I hate them, and Washington is treading water, they don't want to play defense and the coach hates them for it.
As I see it, Chicago, Orlando, and perhaps Toronto are poised to make a big jump this year. Miami could also easily return to form with a healthy Wade.
All in all, the conference seems very evenly matched, I can easily see Boston's trio jelling very quickly and grabbing a top 3 seed.
KG in the post, with Allen sniping from 3 and Pierce slashing from the wing is about as impossible defend as anything else. KG also brings a lot to the defensive end and rebounding aspect as well.
I don't like Boston by nature either, but I am looking forward to watching them play