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NBA Power Rankings: At what point do we worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 10: Head coach Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on April 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 10: Head coach Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on April 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3. Houston Rockets

Even without Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets haven’t missed a beat. With Paul expected to return in the next couple of weeks, it seems like Houston is going to manage.

James Harden looks like he’s on a mission to win the MVP award that he probably should’ve won last season, and Clint Capela is playing as good as any defensive-minded center in the NBA.

It’s simply scary to imagine this team sliding Chris Paul into the lineup. I’m not sure this team can play much better than they are at the moment, but Paul could have that type of effect.