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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the teams in the Eastern Conference

By Kristopher Keaton

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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4. Atlanta Hawks

Apr 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer speaks to players during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer speaks to players during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

A year removed from a 60-win season, the Hawks took a step back but remain as one of the most well-coached teams in the league. They have plenty of guys who are high-IQ players, but their problem from last season still remains this year: they have no go-to guy, although Paul Millsap is probably the most equipped.

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