Following an incredibly busy NBA trade deadline, who are the top five championship contenders and how do they rank?
The NBA season has been full of excitement, and that was amplified last Thursday at the trade deadline.
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Teams were re-tooling for a stretch run and some teams made blockbuster deals to add the final pieces to their team’s puzzle.
Needless to say, there were some teams that strengthened their chances and others that may have weakened theirs.
There are plenty of teams that have separated themselves from the pack as contenders for a championship this season.
More than five teams are in the running, but there are five in particular that look to be the biggest threats around the league.
Which five teams are currently the top championship contenders following the trade deadline?
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