After climbing to fifth place and reaching the semi-finals of the NBA Cup, the Hawks went by means of a little bit of a troublesome interval. They misplaced in extra time to San Antonio on Thursday and have been eradicated by Memphis on Saturday night time (with Trae Younger inactive) and now the Hawks are seventh. Atlanta has a giant recreation in opposition to Minnesota on Monday, then two huge video games in opposition to the Bulls and the Warmth. Atlanta is competing with Miami and Chicago within the standings and will rating wins in opposition to them.
Cleveland might need two losses to Atlanta, however they nonetheless lead the convention. The Cavs are cruising for the time being and solely Boston appears to be an actual menace to meet up with them within the standings. The Knicks are taking part in properly, however have struggled in opposition to a few of the finest groups they’ve confronted.
Orlando and Milwaukee are 4th and fifth within the East and the Magic are attempting to take care of their place with out Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. The Bucks performed properly and received the NBA Cup and Giannis Antetokounmpo is a reliable MVP candidate. After profitable three in a row, Miami has misplaced three in a row and rumors proceed to swirl round Jimmy Butler and a possible commerce.
Indiana has received three straight and is beginning to seem like a crew that might make the highest six. Chicago and Detroit make up the underside of the play-in desk.
Brooklyn seems to be headed for additional roster destruction and the 76ers wish to enhance if they’ll keep wholesome. Issues are trying bleak for Charlotte, Toronto and Washington.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: 25-4
2. Boston Celtics: 22-6
3. New York Knicks: 18-10
4. Orlando Magic: 18-12
5. Milwaukee Bucks: 15-12
6. Miami Warmth: 13-103
7. Atlanta Falcons: 14-15
8. Indiana Pacers: 13-15
9. Chicago Bulls: 13-16
10. Detroit Pistons: 12-17
11. Brooklyn Nets: 11-17
12. Philadelphia 76ers: 9-17
13. Charlotte Hornets: 7-21
14. Toronto Raptors: 7-21
15. Washington Wizards: 4-22
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The Atlanta Hawks have been blown out 128-112 in opposition to Memphis and misplaced a 3rd straight recreation
