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NBA Power Rankings: Are The Cleveland Cavaliers The Best Team In The Playoffs?

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May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives the ball to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives the ball to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Gerald Henderson (9) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Gerald Henderson (9) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

6. Portland Trail Blazers (5-5)

The Portland Trail Blazers successfully avoided a sweep against the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, which is great to see from such a young team. This experience will pay dividends in the future.

Moving forward, though, it’s going to be interesting to see if they can make this series a bit more interesting by winning Game 4. I mean, can you imagine what the storylines would be right now if the Blazers had pulled out Game 2?

Portland would be up 2-1 heading into Game 4 at home. It wasn’t meant to be.

Now it’s time for Stephen Curry, who I expect to be available for Game 4. For sure, by Game 5. And if the Blazers win Game 4, they’re definitely going to need him in this series.

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