Miami Heat among most impressive teams in NBA Playoffs

The Miami Heat rank among the most impressive teams so far in the NBA Playoffs

Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) controls the ball as Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) defends in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) defends the shot of Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Detroit Pistons (Down 0-2 to Cleveland Cavaliers)

The Pistons were kind of gifted the 8th seed in the East, as Chicago and Washington faltered down the stretch, but they’ve done well in their role as the underdog against the Cavs. Lead by some remarkable shooting for this team (47% overall, 41% from three), Detroit has had the Cavs on the ropes but haven’t been able to break through. That’s primarily because they’ve not been able to compose themselves when things go wrong. From Reggie Jackson’s silly technical in Game 1 to Stan Van Gundy and Stanley making weird comments that come off as complaining. Aside from that, Jackson’s been playing well (16.5 ppg and 6.5 apg, while shooting 53% from the field and 50% from three.

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