The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working
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The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working

The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.
NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards

Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.