What is our goal? To play as many home games as possible so ownership can make money?
If the goal is a championship, you are going through Miami. I personally wouldn't care when we face them, and would probably prefer to get it over with sooner rather than later. The longer the Heat at, the more likely they are to get into a groove and the refs smelling a repeat for them making LBJ virtually untouchable.
I'd love to see us win 70% of our remaining games and make a run at the Knicks, but if not, the 4 seed, 8 seed, doesn't matter. Play good team basketball and be as healthy as possible for the playoffs. Last year we had a hobbled Ray going in and within games an injured Pierce and Bradley out.
I think we match up better than anyone with Miami. We have all the right defenders for New York. I'd try to avoid Chicago, mainly because of Thibs. He knows us too well. Indy and Brooklyn could be annoying, but they aren't scary. Hawks/Sixers/Bucks are no threat to me.