The fourth NBA Division being analyzed is the Eastern Conference Central. These five great teams have good chances of having a fruitful regular season performance and exceeding initial expectations. Which one can clinch a higher seed? Let us find out.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs’ young yet experienced core is likely to continue improving this season. With phenomenal defense, we expect them to still excel in that area while solidifying their offensive production that can ultimately help them maintain their good win record, or even boost it.
23-24 Win Record: 50-32
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers can definitely strive for a playoff or play-in seed this next season. Having learned from their mistakes and gaining experience as the season progresses, this team has incredible talent, versatility, and mentality to finally make a postseason run.
23-24 Win Record: 41-41
Detroit Pistons
The worst record in the NBA holders, the Pistons have no other way to go but up. While we do not necessarily expect them to be among the top seeds in the East, they will start finding their identity as a team, leaving their tanking phase and winning many more games as a result.
23-24 Win Record: 33-49
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls can continue to be a solid team in their conference. With chances of a good playoff spot, we expect them to go all in regarding regular season performance. Even if they fail at trying to clinch a top-six seed, they will definitely clinch a play-in seed.
23-24 Win Record: 43-39
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks’ stance is clear: A title run must be done. Since this is one of the most complete, consistent rosters in the entire NBA, Milwaukee should have zero problems clinching a top Eastern Conference seed, if not the number one, just like last year.
23-24 Win Record: 59-23
This is an interesting Division to watch across the board. Not only will it be entertaining, but it will also be full of fierce competition from the very start. What are your win record projections?
Text source: nba.com
