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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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2. Miami Heat

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

The Heat have been here before. A bit forgotten, but dangerous at the same time. No Chris Bosh is a killer, but with a great coach in Erik Spoelstra, a dominant defender in Hassan Whiteside, and a star in Dwyane Wade with a chip on his shoulder. The Heat have flaws but they manage them very well. Can they provide a measure of competition for the Cavs should they find a way to meet?

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