NBA Power Rankings: The Only Team That Can Spoil A Cavs-Warriors Rematch

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When they aren’t both clicking however, it’s often difficult to watch this team for four quarters – as was showcased to the rest of America on Christmas Day. Will Pat Riley make a move before the NBA trade deadline? They desperately need three-point shooting and if they can address that issue via trade, they might actually have enough to potentially push the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East.

That’s a big if, though.

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Miami Heat (18-11)

Last week: 2-1
Last rank: 9


Still hanging around the top tier bunch in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat continue to lean of their defense and opportune offense. When both are clicking, this team has what it takes to beat the best teams in the NBA on any given night.

When they aren’t both clicking however, it’s often difficult to watch this team for four quarters – as was showcased to the rest of America on Christmas Day. Will Pat Riley make a move before the NBA trade deadline? They desperately need three-point shooting and if they can address that issue via trade, they might actually have enough to potentially push the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East.

That’s a big if, though.

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