One of the wildest first rounds in recent memory has wrapped, and the NBA playoffs are onto the conference semifinals. In the East, all four series were competitive, with three going to a Game 7 and two featuring comebacks from 3–1 series deficits. Even the Knicks, who put pedal to the metal in winning the final three games against the Hawks, were down 2–1 early on in the series.  The Western Conference was a bit chalkier, with the top-seeded Thunder and Spurs running through their series, though Victor Wembanyama’s Game 2 concussion injected a bit of drama for San Antonio against the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves, down Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for much of their series, gritted out a six-game series upset of the Nuggets, eliminating Nikola Jokić & Co. How do the remaining eight teams stack up as we enter the second round of the playoffs on Monday night? Here is how Sports Illustrated ’s NBA staff ranks each team entering the conference semifinals. 1.…