Ranking the 5 most dominating Eastern Conference teams over the last 25 years in the NBA

#3 Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons were the personification of toughness

Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and crew went to six straight Eastern Conference Finals from 2003-08. Coached by Larry Brown, Detroit was a mix of soulful toughness and galvanized unapologetic chemistry. With the lockdown defense of Tayshaun Prince and a bench that fit the personality of the starting five, if it wasn't for LeBron James and a certain fourth quarter, the Pistons might have won a second title in that dominant span.

#2 Miami Heat

Miami won the NBA title in two out of four attempts (Photo: Kevin C. Cox)

The Miami Heat went to four straight NBA Finals from 2011-14 and won two NBA titles. LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade were better than almost every other team in the NBA except the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 and the San Antonio Spurs in 2013. I guess they'd better stay out of Texas? The most scrutinized team in NBA history will be seen as the starting point for player empowerment as players look to have more of a choice of where to play in their careers.

#1 Chicago Bulls

Tex Winter's triangle made the Chicago Bulls 6 time champions

What else can we say about Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman that hasn't already been said? Phil Jackson's bunch were a prototypical team of sheer talent, gifted will and clutch precision. Their second three-peat is why they top this list. Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, John Stockton and Karl Malone were all prohibited from being deservedly NBA titles decorated because the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan were just too good. With all the turmoil within what was shown in The Last Dance documentary, the fact that this team was able to eek out that last ring in 1998 is remarkable.