The Eastern Conference more favorable for surprises: the play-in for the less bad

Despite the usual differences between conferences in the NBA, the gap this season is enormous. The Eastern Conference is filled with teams in medium-term reconstruction processes, yet due to the lack of widespread competition, they could still contend in the play-in.

There is a clear structure in the Eastern Conference of the NBA for the upcoming season, with about seven teams significantly ahead of the rest. However, beyond them, there are no teams that seem capable of causing surprises or pushing their limits. Reconstructions abound, with teams like the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks not very interested in competing, as they have just immersed themselves in projects that should bear fruit in the medium term.

Even less competitive outlook exists for teams like Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, or Detroit Pistons. Two of these teams must qualify for the play-in since it is assumed that none of the top eight teams in the Eastern Conference will fail. Perhaps the best positioned for this are the Canadians, but it is not easy to assume that rebuilding franchises can break into the top ten without even striving for it.

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