NBA East standings then, now

Here’s a look the dramatic change in the NBA East in the last three months:

Eastern Conference standings

After games of Jan. 7:

W L GB

Boston 28 7 --

Miami 29 9 ½

Bulls 23 12 5

After games of April 5:

W L GB

Bulls 57 20 --

Boston 54 23 3

Miami 54 23 3