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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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Apr 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Golden State Warriors

Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers 

What do you get when you win an NBA title, make back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, win 73 games to break the regular season record and add arguably the second best player in the NBA to your roster?

The No. 1 slot in the NBA Playoff Power Rankings. That’s what you get.

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At the same time, the Warriors are about to embark in another long playoff run, one that will likely end with them in a rubber match against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. With Kevin Durant on board, the Warriors are the favorites to come away with the 2017 NBA Title.

Will they, though?

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