3 Seed likely determined tonight

[Moranis]

I think this is the only Eastern Conference regular season game left on the schedule involving 2 teams that are both directly affected by the win or loss.  Should be an interesting game.  Sixers are still without Embiid (and Saric is questionable), but they have been on a tear and are tough to beat at home.  Cavs played last night in that close game with the Wizards and still don't have Hill (and likely Calderon), but are generally healthier than the Sixers.

[tazzmaniac]

Sixers play the Bucks in their last game.  That could affect both their seedings.  If the Sixers win tonight, the Cavs will still hold the tie break so the Sixers will need to win out. 

I expect the Cavs to win by double digits and Lebron to have a really big game.  With Embiid out, there is no one to deter Lebron from driving the lane.  The Sixers need to make it a track meet and hope the Cavs wear down. 

[Moranis]

Sixers play the Bucks in their last game.  That could affect both their seedings.  If the Sixers win tonight, the Cavs will still hold the tie break so the Sixers will need to win out. 

I expect the Cavs to win by double digits and Lebron to have a really big game.  With Embiid out, there is no one to deter Lebron from driving the lane.  The Sixers need to make it a track meet and hope the Cavs wear down.

I know the Sixers and Bucks play, but that game in and of itself doesn't necessarily directly affect both of the teams win or lose.  That was the point I was trying to make.  None of the 6-8 teams play each other, and this is the only game among the 3-5 teams.  Boston doesn't play Toronto again (though another game and that might not matter anyway).