Can The Miami Heat, Anyone In East Interrupt A Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks Conference Finals?

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks showed why most consider them the class of the Eastern Conference during Tuesday's game.

Despite the Celtics playing without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen, the Milwaukee Bucks hung on for a 131-125 overtime victory. They enter the NBA All-Star break as the top two seeds in the East, leaving the rest of the conference looking up.

Here's a look at the next four teams chances of interrupting the Celtics-Bucks party:

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Why they can make it

The No. 3 Sixers have one of the league's most dominant players in center Joel Embiid. He is tied with Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) as the NBA's scoring leader. Anything is possible with a player who can score at will. A dominant Embiid combined with an effective James Harden could spell trouble.

Why they can't

Harden isn't the player he once was. As good as Embiid it, he can't do it alone. An aging Harden will have a tough time against either the younger Celtics or more experienced and deeper Bucks.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Why they can make it

The No. 4 Cavaliers have perhaps the most talented foursome in the league, led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. They have proven they can defeat any team on any night. Mitchell and Garland rank up there among the league's top duos.

Why they can't

It's unrealistic to think their inexperience can derail Boston or Milwaukee. This is only their first season together, so they are still fine-tuning things. As talented as they are, even the Celtics needed a few years before making the big leap.

BROOKLYN NETS

Why they can make it

They can't. End of story.

Why they can't make it

Not only did the No. 5 Nets lose Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, it happened at the wrong time. They simply don't have enough time to build chemistry from a roster overhaul at midseason. No disrespect to Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges but they could be facing a first-round exit.

MIAMI HEAT

Why they can make it

The Heat have a core group that has played together for four years. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo know what it takes to win in the playoffs, making the Finals and conference finals in 2020 and last season. Cohesion is an underrated asset in the playoffs.

Why they can't make it

The Heat don't have much beyond their Big Three. They have yet to make any moves after the trade deadline. As coach Erik Spoelstra said, Victor Oladipo is the X-Factor. If he can resemble his All-Star form, there's always a chance. If not, the Heat will struggle.

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