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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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Feb 12, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) react during a break in the first quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre.The Detroit Pistons won 102-101. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) react during a break in the first quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre.The Detroit Pistons won 102-101. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Toronto Raptors

Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks 

With the return of Kyle Lowry, who was sidelined with an wrist injury just after the NBA All-Star break, and the midseason addition of Serge Ibaka, the Toronto Raptors look ready to make another run at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

To go along with the consistent play of All-Star DeMar DeRozan, this Raptors team might actually be the only thing standing between LeBron James and another NBA Finals appearance.

Question is, after losing to those same Cavs in six games last season, are the Raptors really ready to make that leap?

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