NBA title race heats up as Knicks defend crown against a revamped field
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What happened
The NBA championship race features a defending champion, two recent Finals teams and several dramatically reshaped contenders. The Knicks, Spurs, Thunder, Nuggets, 76ers, Heat, Celtics and Cavaliers all enter with different paths to contention, creating a deep field where star power, roster fit and postseason experience could shape the race.
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