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2018 NBA Power Rankings: It’s time to sell on the Cleveland Cavaliers

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 13: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Raptors defeated the Suns 115-109. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 13: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Raptors defeated the Suns 115-109. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

4. Toronto Raptors (29-12)

The Toronto Raptors have quietly been the second-best team in the Eastern Conference this season. They’re only two games back of the Boston Celtics in the loss column, and have been much more consistent than a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers.

DeMar DeRozan has added the 3-point shot to his repertoire and the team is playing at an extremely high level.

The question, as is always the case, with the Raptors is what they do in the playoffs. This is a team that has a “choking” narrative attached to them. Can they overcome that this season?

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