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by RealGM Staff Report
The Celtics finished in the top spot in Net Rating for the second straight season, while the Thunder jumped up from 28th to 14th to second.
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by Wes Goldberg
The Cavaliers have surged since the turn of the calendar in large part due to Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen establishing themselves as their top two stars and others stepping into roles that complement their strengths.
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by Colin McGowan
Ricky Rubio seemed, as the passage of time compresses the finer details, like he was always peaking brilliantly or in the midst of a lull from which he might never emerge, but he was also a consistent presence.