Did the East get good or something or is this just early season flukes?
Western Conference only has 7 teams above .500. 8-8 Jazz are 7th seed. The 8-10 Suns and 8-10 Wolves are in the 8th/9th slots.
Eastern Conference has 10 teams above .500. The 10-8 Magic and 10-8 Celtics are tied for the 8th seed. The 9-9 Pistons are in the 10th slot. Then there's also the Wizards, Knicks, Bucks and Nets that can all threaten for a playoff slot this year.