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NBA Playoff Power Rankings: Is A Cavs, Warriors Rubber Match Inevitable?

By Hans Themistode

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens congratulates Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) after making a basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens congratulates Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) after making a basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Boston Celtics

Opponent: Chicago Bulls 

The Boston Celtics coming into this season were expected to take a major leap forward but no one outside of Boston could have predicted the phenomenal run they had during the regular season.

Winning 50-plus games for the first time in five years and capturing the No. 1 overall seed in the East. Isaiah Thomas has transformed into a bonafide NBA MVP candidate, Al Horford has fit in seamlessly giving them scoring and playmaking from the low post while Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder have taken their games to another level this year.

Boston does, however, at times have issues scoring the ball and their one of the poorest rebounding teams in the entire league. To truly contend with the elite teams, Boston will need a bit more firepower to get over the hump.

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