Nets, Bucks, and Heat — yes, the Heat! — among Eastern Conference threats to Philadelphia

With their blowout win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, the Sixers clinched the top seed in Eastern Conference. Heading into play on Saturday, they currently sit a game and a half ahead of the Brooklyn Nets and two and a half games clear of the Milwaukee Bucks. Nobody else is closer than eight games back — the Atlanta Hawks currently occupy the fourth seed in the East, eight games south of Philadelphia and a half-game ahead of the Miami Heat and New York Knicks in a crowded battle for the No. 4-6 seeds).

May 15, 2021 - 12:00

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Nets, Bucks, and Heat — yes, the Heat! — among Eastern Conference threats to Philadelphia

With their blowout win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, the Sixers clinched the top seed in Eastern Conference. Heading into play on Saturday, they currently sit a game and a half ahead of the Brooklyn Nets and two and a half games clear of the Milwaukee Bucks. Nobody else is closer than eight games back — the Atlanta Hawks currently occupy the fourth seed in the East, eight games south of Philadelphia and a half-game ahead of the Miami Heat and New York Knicks in a crowded battle for the No. 4-6 seeds).