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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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7. Detroit Pistons

Dec 7, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy and guard Reggie Jackson (1) react to a call in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 104-84. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy and guard Reggie Jackson (1) react to a call in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 104-84. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Stan Van Gundy has done a great job of rebuilding the Pistons into a respectable franchise as the coach and President of Basketball Operations. Andre Drummond has blossomed into a star and Reggie Jackson has backed up his desire to be a lead guard. Still probably a year away from legit contention, but definitely trending in the right direction.

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