Who’s the best team in the Eastern Conference?

According to Paul Pierce, it’s the Boston Celtics.

Obviously, this means that Boston will have to get past LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoffs at some point. But with the way the Celtics are playing, does that really seem like too much to ask?

Maybe not.

The Truth details the Celtics advantages, which include:

  •  The league’s top defensive rating
  • A very youthful rotation

He also hits on the Cavaliers’ shortcomings (last in the league on defense and oldest average team in the league).

Take a listen.