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2018 NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors win the offseason; Lakers are back

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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7. Philadelphia 76ers

After shocking the NBA with how much ground they made last season, the Philadelphia 76ers were a trendy pick to represent the East in the NBA Finals. However, after falling, relatively easy, at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate where Philly really stands in the East hierarchy.

The Sixers are, no question, one of the four best teams in the East, but they still have some major ground to make up if they have real plans at making the NBA Finals. They are, at best, the third best team in the conference. And that’s OK. Not bad. Really good.

This team is still relatively young and we still haven’t really seen Markelle Fultz play at 100 percent yet. The ceiling is high, but they still have some growing to do before they win anything meaningful.