While the Eastern Conference doesn't have the sheer talent the West has, it will be one helluva dog fight getting to the finals. If Amir Johnson, Maxiell, and Stuckey step up for the Pistons, I like their chances. Salsa, you didn't mention Chicago or Atlanta (a team that will sneak up on the East this year).
Sorry Jim...your right...you can Chicago....but remember about the better teams...not just playoff teams...because I would add Orlando, Toronto, Milwaukee and Washington and remove Atlanta if we were talking just playoff teams.