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Message: [QUOTE="jncuse, post: 5654949, member: 1969"] Boston is opening up a decent gap though - 8 points. The east is starting to become two groups between #1-#8 and #9-#15, as the middle has loosened up. Although I am sure a few of the #9-#15 will get back in the race (and possibly get in), its quite possible that #1-#8 right now all make the playoffs. A lot of people assume Florida will wake up, but an 8 point gap is not easy especially for them even as they get guys back. #1. They are a "tired" team. Two back to back playoff runs, where you play on average 5-6 weeks and about 15-20 games more then other teams for two years straight will take its toll. #2. I believe they have 9 or 10 players in the Olympics. That will not help the fatigue situation. [/QUOTE]