The Eastern Conference should be fascinating in 2021-22. At the top of the heap, the Brooklyn Nets are projected by many as the betting favorite to win the 2022 NBA title, and teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, and reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks will aim to topple Brooklyn to represent the East in the NBA Finals. While attention is rightfully paid to the pursuit of playoff glory, the regular season also projects to be quite interesting, with a bevy of competitive teams jockeying for position in the standings.