Chiago IMO, the eastern conference is relatively weak which means they have an easier chance to make it through the East. Outside of Indiana and Miami there aren't many threats, whereas there are lots of teams in the west that can contend, which means there isn't a high chance for Houston to make it to the Finals. OKC, SAS are legitimate contenders and LAC, GS, and Portland are all developing powerhouses in the West, so Melo has a better shot of a title with Chicago than Houston. The Bulls got the 4 seed without Rose, and with even a 70-80% rose and Melo, the Bulls could get a 1-2 seed in the East and make it far in the playoffs.