Sixers or Celtics ?

the sixers are alot better with brand, but i don't know if they're at the Celtics level quite yet. 

i think they're more of a 2nd round team that will scare the crap out of a top seed team (celtics, Pistons, maybe cavs).  although, in a playoff series, they do match up pretty good against the celtics, but.......

i think that the Celtics will be better then the sixers for only one more year.... then it will be the time for the sixers to take over the east...... to answer the other question: What other teams could not out the celtics? My answer would be (along with the sixers) the cavs IF, AND ONLY IF, they are able to sign a decent player before the signing period is over.

My dark horse team to come out of the East this year resides in <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Orlando</st1:place> </st1:city> .  Led by Dwight Howard (the beast of the east) and talented role players Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis the Magic have a Big 3 that could present some matchup problems for the defending champions.  <o:p> </o:p>

The one glaring weakness in the Magic's starting lineup last year was at SG, and they addressed that problem with their first round draft pick Courtney Lee.  At <st1:place w:st="on"> Western Kentucky</st1:place> , Lee was a 4-year starter and was very impressive almost single handily leading the Hilltoppers to the Sweet 16 this year.                                                                                                                        <o:p> </o:p>

My dark horse team to come out of the East this year resides in Orlando.  Led by Dwight Howard (the beast of the east) and talented role players Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis the Magic have a Big 3 that could present some matchup problems for the defending champions.

The one glaring weakness in the Magic's starting lineup last year was at SG, and they addressed that problem with their first round draft pick Courtney Lee.  At Western Kentucky, Lee was a 4-year starter and was very impressive almost single handily leading the Hilltoppers to the Sweet 16 this year.

Don't be surprised if Miami or Chicago contend in the next year or two...