"The Knicks are stocked with talent but also are laden with expectations with fans desperate for the team to make the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks could take a minute or two to adjust to coach Mike Brown's fast-paced offense, but as long as Jalen Brunson remains healthy, they have a solid chance of coming out of the East."
"The Cavaliers streaked out of the gate last season with a 15-0 run and finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 record before being run off the floor by the Pacers, 4-1, in the second round. The Cavaliers, who swept the Knicks in the regular season, should be on a collision course with the Knicks to reach the conference finals."
Boston and Indiana each lost their best player to an Achilles injury, improving the Knicks' chances to win the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are stocked with talent and face heightened expectations, and adaptation to coach Mike Brown's fast-paced offense could take time. Jalen Brunson's health is pivotal to the team's postseason prospects. The Cavaliers started 15-0, finished 64-18, swept the Knicks in the regular season, but were eliminated 4-1 by the Pacers in the second round. Orlando, Detroit, and the Hawks pose potential threats to contend in the East.
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