NBA Power Rankings: The NBA’s Most Exciting Time of the Year

team. 24. <p>If there’s one team in the East that could give the Cleveland Cavaliers trouble in the playoffs, other than the Atlanta Hawks, expect that team to be the Chicago Bulls.</p> <p>They played the Cavs tough Sunday by playing a mediocre game, without Derrick Rose.</p> <p>Rose is expected to return at some point this week, so get ready for some push from the Bulls. They’ll probably need a high-level performance from Rose to get passed the Cavs, but if anyone can do it it’s going to be this team.</p> <p> </p>. (46-31). Previous: 11th. Chicago Bulls. 10