Raptors Rapture - East Breakdown with Josh Eberley

In the latest episode of Raptors Rapture podcast Joshua Eberly stops by to talk give his opinions on the Raptors season. Over the course of the Podcast he and Co-Expert Mike Bossetti discuss:

The Raptors change in playing style. Coach Casey’s ability to change a team that was so successful entire mentality and DeMar DeRozan’s willingness to change.

The Raptors chance to win the Eastern Conference and if they are indeed the favorite to get out of the East.

Who is the third ranked team in the conference right now? Are the 76ers trending upward fast enough to surpass the Boston Celtics?

The Celtics are surpassing everyone’s expectations and seem to be one game ahead of schedule to really contend.

What team is the ideal first round matchup and who is the reasonable opponent you would want to avoid?

Are the Washington Wizards the scariest possible eight seed? The Bucks inability to put a reasonable roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Raptors seemingly inability to win game 1 and the possibility of ANOTHER Raptors NBA TV matchup.

What are the chances that the Raptors will face someone besides the Golden State Warriors in the finals if they do make it there?

Both guys also discuss the end of season awards. Will DeMar DeRozan finish top-5 in MVP voting? Where will he finish in terms of all-NBA voting and should the NBA put a minimum required amount of games for all voting?

Mike and Josh give their picks for Coach of the Year. Is the award strictly between Dwane Casey and Brad Stevens? Who are some of the other options to talk about when discussing the entire ballot?

What is the one thing to watch down the stretch? How will the Western Conference playoff race finish?