The play-in spot in the Eastern Conference that no one deserves
We analyze how the battle for the last spot that grants entry to the play-in is unfolding, with franchises showing little interest or inconsistent gameplay.
The level of competitiveness in the NBA is very high, but certain differences are noticeable based on Conferences, with the East where some teams raise more doubts and where stronger contrasts between the top teams and the contenders are evident. So much so that there are three teams with a negative record that would now be in the play-in, creating an undesirable spot.
The tenth spot in the Eastern Conference is a great unknown, not so much due to the desire to attain it by the teams involved in that area of the table, but more because of the lack of competitive drive and guarantees presented by the franchises vying for it. Philadelphia 76ers is the clear favorite, but the string of misfortunes they have faced this season and the lack of solutions and will to find them, prevent them from rebounding as anticipated.
It would be the Chicago Bulls who would occupy that position allowing them to play at least one more game in the postseason, but the Illinois team seems destined for a rebuilding process where losing games would be advisable to aim for a top-10 pick in the next Draft. Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors are also involved in a similar process, but the lack of competitiveness from their rivals and the talent they already possess allows them to win games and unintentionally compete for that privilege. In short, a humiliating battle to be (or not be) in the play-in.
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El puesto de play-in en la Conferencia Este para el que nadie hace méritos
