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

By Hans Themistode | Apr 14, 2017

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 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A LA Clippers cheerleader holds a sign after the LA Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

8. LA Clippers

Opponent: Utah Jazz

Three NBA all-star players, a multiple time 6th Man of the Year winner and a coach who’s captured both a championship and a Coach of the Year award and yet this Clippers team poses absolutely no threat to actually compete for a title.

Well, in fairness, no real threat barring injury. Because if Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden all get injured, then perhaps the Clippers would be considered the favorites to come out of the West. Perhaps.

Look for another decent run in the playoffs where they will come up woefully short of their championship aspirations. Again.

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