NBA Power Rankings 2016-17: Celtics, Wizards Gaining On Cavaliers In Week 16

2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Wizards Gaining On Cavaliers In Week 16

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in third quarter. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 1, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (L) Heat guard Goran Dragic (C) Heat forward James Johnson (third from left) and Heat forward Okaro White (R) laugh on the bench during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 116-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 110. The Miami Heat might be the team we hoped the Philadelphia 76ers were: a plucky Eastern Conference underdog that, despite an awful start to the season, could be a legitimate threat to make the playoffs thanks to the tear they’ve been on in 2017. <p>The Heat have won 11 straight games for the longest active win streak in the league, <strong><a rel=. 22-30. Previous: . Miami Heat. 14