On August 22, ESPN’s panel of experts predicted the top 10 teams in the Eastern Conference standings for the 24-25 regular season, with the Celtics at the top and the Knicks in second place.
Specifically as follows:
1. Celtics, record 61-21
2. Knicks, record 53-29
3. 76ers, record 52-30
4. Cavaliers, record 50-32
5. Bucks, record 49-33
6. Magic, record 47-35
7. Pacers, record 46-36
8. Heat, record 45-37
9. Hawks, record 31-51
10. Bulls, record 30-52