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We now have an exciting playoff race, if you consider 38-win teams exciting

By Keith Parish

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Buckle up Eastern Conference fans as we have a full blown playoff race, with just three games in the standings separating the Nets, Pistons, Heat, Magic and Hornets. And with room for just three of those five teams in the postseason, the final weeks will be a doozy- ESPECIALLY if you love mediocre teams who are gonna struggle to win 40 games.

Because unfortunately that is what we are stuck with. But on a new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast with The Second Arrangement’s Kelly Dwyer (@kdonhoops), we don’t let it get us down. Even if we do have strong opinions about which two teams we don’t want to watch in the playoffs.

Also covered on today’s show:

  • Is it fair that no one is going to pick the Pacers over the Celtics in a potential first round series even if Indiana ends up with homecourt advantage?
  • While Mike Budenholzer seems a shoo-in to win coach of the year, is Nate McMillan a more deserving candidate?
  • How has Orlando’s defense been so suffocating despite involving copious numbers of underwhelming players?
  • Why did the Hornets wait so long to unleash Miles Bridges?
  • What role did Erik Spoelstra’s job security play in Miami unlocking their most effective rotations?
  • Which team’s style of play inspires the tastiest guitar licks?

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