NBA’s Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions


              Boston Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla directs the team against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden, right, tries to get past Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
            
              Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets' Patty Mills (8) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
            
              Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) celebrates with Ben Simmons during the second half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers talks with 76ers' guard James Harden during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
            
              Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks to pass while pressured by Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NBA’s Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions