Atlanta Hawks: 2015-16 Post Free Agency East Power Rankings

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Playoff Bound In Name Only

Apr 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 109-97. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

9. team. 64. The Detroit Pistons enter next season with a team finally mirroring Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s vision. <strong><a href=. (32-50). Previous: . Detroit Pistons

Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens during the second half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

team. 18. Brad Stevens is a good coach. Actually, he is a great coach. After bringing the overachieving Boston Celtics to the postseason last year as a 7 seed, expectations are beginning to grow in Boston. GM <strong><a href=. (40-42). Previous: . Boston Celtics. 8

Apr 18, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard

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(7) lies on the court after a fall against the Washington Wizards in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 93-86. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

81. The Washington Wizards trounced the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2015. The team was clearly lacking a grit and grind mentality to compete with the more athletic Washington team. Enter <strong><a href=. (49-33). Previous: . Toronto Raptors. 7. team

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