1-sentence prediction for every Eastern Conference team in the 2022-23 NBA season

What’s that noise? It’s getting louder and louder with every word I type. Oh, it’s the Benny Hill theme music, which means we must have arrived in the Atlantic Division — home to the most dramatic storylines this league has to offer. Mired in hilarity, it’s been a treat to see the Sixers, Nets and Knicks go at it in recent years.

Home to some of the most intensely devoted fanbases in all of professional sports, the Atlantic Division is going to draw eyes from around the globe this year. On a more serious note, the world is waiting to see how Boston reacts to an offseason of turmoil following its Finals appearance. Philly has huge expectations, Toronto remains a steady ship with expert leadership and the New York teams… well, there’s just been a lot going on there. Let’s start off with the Big Apple.

1-sentence Eastern Conference predictions: Atlantic Division of the NBA.

New York Knicks: Better than ’21-22, but *Kendrick Lamar voice* Jalen Brunson is not your savior.

Brooklyn Nets: Shocking development — Simmons, Kyrie and KD are really good at basketball.

Toronto Raptors: Basically as good as they were last year but with more Precious & Scottie.

Philadelphia 76ers: Finally, some good vibes as Embiid dominates and Harden makes shots again.

Boston Celtics: Another strong second-half push revives morale and in turn, title hopes.