Some of the Eastern Conference teams (Boston, Philly) get too much credit because they've done well in the playoffs recently and because of their history/tradition.
But does it really matter if you made it to the Eastern Conference Finals during the last 2-3 years? The Eastern Conference is AWFUL.
I don't think Boston is that much better than Chicago. Yet Portland was only -5 against Boston, whereas they'd probably be a double-digit favorite against Chicago. Why? Because of Boston's tradition, reputation, etc.
Boston is a great team to fade right now, but I'm sure that will change in 2-3 weeks. Sooner or later, people are gonna realize how bad the Celtics are. Come on, they're not gonna make the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference!
But does it really matter if you made it to the Eastern Conference Finals during the last 2-3 years? The Eastern Conference is AWFUL.
I don't think Boston is that much better than Chicago. Yet Portland was only -5 against Boston, whereas they'd probably be a double-digit favorite against Chicago. Why? Because of Boston's tradition, reputation, etc.
Boston is a great team to fade right now, but I'm sure that will change in 2-3 weeks. Sooner or later, people are gonna realize how bad the Celtics are. Come on, they're not gonna make the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference!
