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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the teams in the Eastern Conference

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

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1. Cleveland Cavaliers

Apr 13, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) stands near the bench during a timeout in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The jokes have written themselves all year. LeBron James is the owner, coach, GM and has lead the Cavs to the top seed in the East. All the drama surrounded the team and they never seemed in danger in the East. Will we finally see them at their peak? Or is another Finals trip a formality?