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

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 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts to an official while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts to an official while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

3. Golden State Warriors (7-2)

I don’t think anyone should be surprised that the Golden State Warriors dropped a game to the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s a really difficult place to play. However, now that the Blazers have an opportunity to tie up the series with a Game 4 home win, it’s going to be interesting to see if Stephen Curry decides to play now or not.

The decision will ultimately come down to the medical and coaching staff, but should the Warriors roll the dice and try to hold Curry out for another few days?

I honestly don’t know what the decision will be or even what it should be. If Curry is ready, he’s ready. With that in mind, you also don’t want to rush him back. The last thing you need is him to tweak his injury and force him to the sideline again.

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