NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Impress Sans Stephen Curry

May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) high fives forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) high fives forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

3. Cleveland Cavaliers (4-0)

The Cleveland Cavaliers finished up their series against the Detroit Pistons so quick that many of us forgot that they were still in the playoffs. After more than a week of rest, the Cavs return to action as they tip off their second round against the Atlanta Hawks Monday night.

And the Cavs will be overwhelming favorites against the team that they swept in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals. Though, if LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving play like they did in that first round series, this could be another quick series.

The Hawks played the Cavs tough in the regular season this season, but lost all three meetings. Will we see more of the same in their playoff series?

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