Four months is a long time. So we’re getting reacquainted with the title race by looking at the nine NBA teams with at least a 1 percent chance of winning the title, according to our in-house playoff odds (a.k.a. Zach Kram), plus the 76ers, who defy all math and logic, leading up to reopening night on July 30. Check out our coverage below:
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Reintroducing the NBA’s Contenders
With the league set to restart, we’re refreshing our memory of the 10 teams with the best shot at claiming the title
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July 29, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Houston Rockets
Will small ball translate to bubble ball? We’re looking back and ahead for the Rockets going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 28, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Miami Heat
Do the Heat have enough to make a run in the Orlando bubble? We’re looking back and ahead for Miami going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 27, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Los Angeles Clippers
Can the Clippers overcome their injury-riddled regular season and put everything together in the Orlando bubble? We’re looking back and ahead for the Clips going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 24, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Denver Nuggets
Can an unconventional team capitalize on an unconventional playoffs? We’re looking back and ahead for the Nuggets going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 23, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Dallas Mavericks
Can Luka Doncic defy the odds in the postseason, too? We’re looking back and ahead for Dallas going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 22, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis and Co. are the title favorites in Orlando, but what do they have to do to fulfill that promise? We’re looking back and ahead for Milwaukee going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 20, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Boston Celtics
Are the Celtics ready to compete for a title now? We’re looking back and ahead for Boston going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 17, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Toronto Raptors
Can Pascal Siakam continue to fill the Kawhi Leonard void? And how will the reigning title holders respond to their bubble competition? We’re looking back and ahead for the Raptors going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 15, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Philadelphia 76ers
Can Philadelphia’s star-studded roster finally realize its potential in the postseason? Or will its usual medley of problems flare up once again? We’re looking back and ahead for the 76ers going into the NBA’s restart.
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July 13, 2020
Reintroducing the Contenders: Los Angeles Lakers
Can LeBron finish off his revenge season? Or will all of his hashtagging be for naught? We’re looking back and ahead for the Lakers going into the NBA’s restart.