Welcome to the first edition of the NBA playoff power rankings! Since the Spurs were eliminated a few weeks ago, it seems moot to continue Best of the Spurs week, so we’re going to pivot to this instead.
These rankings are based on a combination of factors, most notably the strength of each team and how difficult their path to a title is. For example, I still have the Celtics and Bucks ranked ahead of the Heat even though Miami has a better chance of winning its series since I view Boston and Milwaukee to be the superior clubs.