NBA Playoffs: Ranking the teams in the Eastern Conference

Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 112-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 112-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 112-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 112-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Heat are among the best in the NBA playoffs.

The NBA playoffs are finally here and while the Eastern conference has a clear-cut favorite, there are some teams capable of pushing the envelope and providing a challenge. In this post, we’ll rank each team in terms of their ability to push through and win the conference.

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