The 2021-2022 NBA regular season finale is underway. Many of the focus battles in the Eastern Division have come to an end.
At this point, the ranking of the top 10 in the Eastern Division was finalized. At the same time, the playoff (play-off) situation in the Eastern Conference was also released. It is worth noting that the super popular team Nets locked in the 7th place in the regular season.
Many of the most powerful players in the Eastern Division
The top 10 in the East are finalized, and the playoffs are out! Bucks dodge the Nets! Nets welcome 3 positives!
The top 10 in the East are finalized, and the playoffs are out
Because the Heat locked up the top spot in the Eastern Conference early, Miami, although it was 111-125, lost to the Magic team in the Bottom 1 in the East, it will not affect the final ranking.
The Celtics beat the Grizzlies 139-110. The Green Army finished 2nd in the East with a regular season record of 51 wins and 31 losses. The Bucks lost 115-133 to the Cavaliers, and Milwaukee finished 51-31 to lock up third place in the East.
Celtic beat the Grizzlies
The 76ers beat the Pistons 118-106, and Philadelphia finished 4th in the East with a record of 51 wins and 31 losses. The Raptors and Bulls locked in the 5th and 6th positions in the East respectively. As a result, the top 6 playoff teams in the East are all out, and the final ranking has been determined.
76ers with pistons
The Heat's opponent in the first round will be the team that will eventually make it to the playoffs as the 8th through the playoffs. The Celtics' opponent in the first round will be the winner of the first round of the Nets vs Cavaliers playoff. The Bucks will face the Bulls in the first round of the playoffs. The 76ers' opponent in the first round is the Raptors.
The 76ers' first-round opponent is the Raptors
In the playoffs, the Nets narrowly beat the Pacers 134-126 to lock up a regular-season position in the 7th place in the East. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks to secure the 8th place in the Regular Season in the East. The Hawks beat the Rockets 130-114 to lock up a regular-season fixture in 9th place in the East. The Hornets beat the Wizards 124-108 to finish 10th in the East.
Play-off schedule is out
Playoffs: Nets (7th in the regular season, with home advantage) vs Cavaliers, Hawks (9th in the regular season with home field advantage) vs Hornets.
The Bucks avoided the Nets in the first round
As the Bucks lost to the Cavaliers, the Celtics defeated the Grizzlies, so with Milwaukee and the Green Army on the same record, the Celtics ranked second in the East. As a result, the Bucks, who have fallen to No. 3, will play against the Bulls in the first round.
The Bucks' first-round opponent is the Bulls
The Bucks' loss made it No. 3 in the East, successfully avoiding the Nets in the first round. The Nets could advance to the playoffs as no. 7 (or 8th) in the East, when Brooklyn's opponent in the first round will be the Heat (or Celtics).
The Bucks avoided the Nets in the first round
The Nets welcome 3 big positives
The Nets locked in the 7th place in the regular season and also received 3 big positives. No. 1, the Cavaliers are Brooklyn's opponents in the playoffs, and the Nets have a psychological advantage. In four encounters this season, the Nets have beaten the Cavaliers three times. Brooklyn vs. Cavaliers will be more confident in terms of self-confidence.
The Nets play-off opponent is the Cavaliers
Second, according to NBA famous reporter Shams, as long as the leg and back strength continue to strengthen, Ben Simmons is expected to usher in a comeback in the first round of the playoffs.
Ben Simmons is expected to make a comeback in the first round of the playoffs
Ben Simmons was a new signing to the Nets and was sent to Brooklyn in a big deal for James Harden. Because of injuries, Ben Simmons has not yet played for the Nets. Ben Simmons is expected to make a comeback in the first round of the playoffs, undoubtedly reinforcing Brooklyn's momentum to emerge from the playoffs. Once Ben Simmons can return in the first round, the Nets' offensive and defensive strength will continue to improve. For Brooklyn, which is aiming to win the championship, this is a big plus.
Third, the Green Army's starting center will miss the first round of the playoffs. Celtics coach Uduka said in an interview after the game: "Since undergoing surgery, Robert Williams has recovered well every day and does not rule out a comeback in the first round, but it is expected that he will not be able to play. ”
Greens center Robert Williams missed the first round of the playoffs
Robert Williams is the Celtics' starting center with a strong interior finishing ability and good rim and rebounding ability. Once the Green Army's starting fifth position cannot make a comeback in the first round, the Celtics' inside offensive and defensive strength will be greatly reduced. For potential rivals, the Nets, it's a plus.
Celtics and Nets
Since the Nets are likely to advance to the playoffs as No. 7, the No. 2 Celtics will be Brooklyn's imaginary rival in the playoffs. Potential rival Celtics' bearishness is good for the Nets.