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PER Diem: Jan. 27, 2009

By John Hollinger
ESPN.com

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

So the Celtics, Cavs and Magic, in some order, are the three best teams in the East. That much is clear. But which team is fourth-best? Some would say Atlanta, based on the Hawks' strong start and still-solid position in the standings. For a while this season, it appeared the Hawks would take the spot by default, but recent injuries have cooled off their early 50-win pace and brought them back to the pack. Others might peg Detroit, which despite its recent struggles commands a healthy amount o ...

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