By KC Johnson (Chicago Tribune)• The Bucks have 21 games left, 13 at home, with 13 against teams .500 or better.
Currently the sixth seed and the hottest of the four teams, the Bucks have the most home games. John Salmons is averaging 20.4 points since the Bulls traded him and Andrew Bogut is playing at a high level.
• The Bulls have 21 games left, 11 at home, with 14 against teams .500 or better.
They are clinging to seventh but have the toughest remaining schedule. Look for them to battle the Bobcats for the final spot.
• The Heat have 20 games left, 11 at home, but only seven against teams .500 or better.
Now eighth, the Heat easily have the easiest remaining schedule, facing the Nets and Pistons twice each and the Timberwolves, Knicks and Pacers once.
• The Bobcats have 22 games left, 12 at home, with 12 against teams .500 or better.
Currently outside looking in at ninth, the Bobcats are playing the worst of the four teams. Tied with the Bulls for the most remaining road games, they also own the worst road record of the four.