The NBA’s Western Conference has long been the big brother to the Eastern Conference in terms of the league’s talent distribution. The so-called “Leastern” Conference has languished until recently.
Now, there is a strong case that the East was the tougher conference in 2021-22, and it is poised to be a monster compared to the West in 2022-23. Given the Boston Celtics have encountered their own speed bumps as they gear up for another run at a title, what can we expect the standings to look like by season’s end?
The New York Post Sports YouTube channel tried its hand at prognosticating how the Eastern Conference will shake out by April, and it sees good things for Boston despite the additional pressure.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IMaSzJ8B_y0
Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
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