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Postseason Outlook for Eastern Conference Teams

Listing the latest playoff chances for Eastern Conference teams on the bubble.
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Atlanta Hawks
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Miami Heat
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Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

With a little over a week left in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, the playoff picture remains in flux for both conferences. The Eastern Conference is especially murky after some teams have outperformed expectations while others have struggled with consistency.

Most teams have six games remaining, so a lot could still change. However, it never hurts to analyze the postseason chances for each team. Below is what fans can expect over the next week.

Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges dribbles the ball.

Mikal Bridges handles the basketball.

Current Record: 41-35.

Standings: 6th in the Eastern Conference.

ESPN Playoff Odds: 45-37 (98.6%).

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 45-37 (97%).

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 24th.

Key Games Remaining: Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Miami Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler looks on during a game.

Jimmy Butler during a game.

Current Record: 40-37.

Standings: 7th in the Eastern Conference.

ESPN Playoff Odds: 43-39 (75.7%).

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 43-39 (83%).

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 26th.

Key Games Remaining: Philadelphia 76ers.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks guard Trae Young questions a foul call.

Trae Young questions a foul call.

Current Record: 38-38.

Standings: 8th in the Eastern Conference.

ESPN Playoff Odds: 41-41 (41.7%).

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 41-41 (47%).

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 7th.

Key Games Remaining: Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers.

Toronto Raptors

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu.

Fred VanVleet shoots the basketball.

Current Record: 38-38.

Standings: 9th in the Eastern Conference.

ESPN Playoff Odds: 41-41 (52%).

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 41-41 (51%).

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 3rd.

Key Games Remaining: Milwaukee Bucks, Bostin Celtics (twice), Philadelphia 76ers.

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine looks on during a game.

Zach LaVine during a game.

Current Record: 38-40.

Standings: 10th in the Eastern Conference.

ESPN Playoff Odds: 40-42 (31.6%).

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 39-43 (20%).

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 20th.

Key Games Remaining: Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks.

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