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NBAPower Ranking
NBA Finals power rankings for remaining playoff teams
TL;DR
The New York Knicks have secured a spot in the Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers. Updated NBA Finals power rankings reflect the current playoff landscape as of May 11th.
Key points
- New York Knicks secure Conference Finals spot
- Knicks sweep Philadelphia 76ers
- Los Angeles Lakers down 3-0 in playoff series
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The NBA playoffs are heating up. The New York Knicks are the first team to cement their place in the Conference Finals. The teamâs sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers has the Knicks poised to achieve their goal of reaching the NBA Finals. Here are the updated NBA Finals power rankings as of May 11th.
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7. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are hanging on for their lives. Already down 3-0, Los Angeles can see its playoff run come to an end with a loss on Monday night. Theyâve hung around in the first half of games but have fallen by double-digits in all three losses.
6. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliersâ offense ranked among the top teams in the playoffs, but Detroitâs defense has made the difference. However, Cleveland pulled off a much-needed win during game three. If the Cavaliers are to pull even in the series, they must find a way to win during Mondayâs game four in Cleveland.
5. Detroit Pistons
It goes without saying that defense can carry a team in the playoffs. Detroitâs defense has stifled Clevelandâs offense during the seriesâ three games. That said, the Pistons do not want to end Monday night with the series tied two games apiece. Winning the next two games will cement Detroitâs spot in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.
Q&A
Which team has reached the Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs?
The New York Knicks have reached the Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers.
What are the current NBA Finals power rankings as of May 11th?
The updated NBA Finals power rankings include the Knicks at the top, with the Los Angeles Lakers struggling at the bottom.
What is the status of the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs?
The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-0 in their series and face elimination if they lose their next game.
