which eastern conference team has the best chance at winning the title: hornets, nets, pistons, pacers.

i read an article today that said the knicks should make the playoffs b/c they have the 5th most talented roster in the east. think about that. why is everyone getting excited? if they played as they are supposedly capable of playing, they should be a 5th seed and lose in the first round. but, they already started in the hole, so they are going to have to over achieve just to get there. then, do you really expect them to get an upset in three series to make it to the finals? when they don't even have home court advantage. and let's not forget that the first round is 7 games and not 5, so it's less likely for an upset. and why are the knicks even wasting their time for this year? the west is too strong, and will be too strong for the next three years. they should be planning for the future, not selling out now for a CHANCE at making the playoffs.