The NBA season is entering the second half with many playoff berths still up for grabs.
The Western Conference looks strong with the Denver Nuggets leading the way.
But, there are plenty of teams in the East that are having a down year.
There seem to be three teams in the East that separate themselves from the rest.
They are the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers.
It seems very likely that one of these three teams will end up winning the conference.
FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright has a surprising take on the team he thinks will win the East.
"As good as Boston is, I don't think they'll have an answer for is Joel Embiid. He's going to break through. Embiid, Dominique Wilkins & Bernard King are the best players ever to not make a conference finals."
— @getnickwright on why he's sticking with the 76ers to win the East: pic.twitter.com/c0VgF3zqpj
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) February 21, 2023
Wright thinks it is time for Joel Embiid to finally break through in the playoffs.
There is no question he is one of the top five players in the league and a perennial MVP candidate.
But, he has yet to make it to the conference finals.
He needs to start building his legacy in the playoffs.
Philadelphia is a very talented team with Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris.
They have solid depth and are primed for a playoff run.
Last season, the Celtics won the East and have been the best team in the NBA this season.
So far the Celtics have beaten the Sixers both times they have played this year.
Also, Milwaukee still has a loaded team with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday.
With the Sixers currently sitting as the third seed, they would have to go through both of these teams to make the Finals.
That will not be an easy task.
But, they would have earned their spot in the Finals if they can do so.
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