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NBA Power Rankings: Clippers are too good to ignore

By Brandon Jefferson

SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 05: Los Angeles Clippers during National Anthem before the start of their game the San Antonio Spurs at AT
SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 05: Los Angeles Clippers during National Anthem before the start of their game the San Antonio Spurs at AT /
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Oct 13, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Pistons defeated the Hawks 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Pistons defeated the Hawks 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

125. Whether you like it or not, the Atlanta Hawks are still good at basketball. Ever since Mike Budenholzer was hired in 2013 the Hawks have transformed into the East Coast version of the San Antonio Spurs. They are showcasing that the transformation is all but complete now with their start to the 2016-17 season. Despite losing two of their biggest names in the offseason–Al Horford and Jeff Teague–things are running right on schedule in Atlanta. Dwight Howard and Dennis Schroeder have filled in for the departed with little to no mistakes in the process. The Hawks have been just a step below the league’s elite the last few years, but following a road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers they are looking more and more like they belong to be mentioned with the NBA’s upper echelon.. (7-2). Previous: . Atlanta Hawks. 3. team

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