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NBA Roundup

- MARK PAUL SAMANTE yoxx.sam@icloud.com

AS THE NBA season progresses, fans around the globe eagerly follow their favorite teams, keeping a close eye on the standings to see who will emerge as the top contenders.

In this mid-season update, we focus on the Eastern and Western Conference­s, highlighti­ng the top three teams in each and giving special recognitio­n to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the current hottest team in the league.

Eastern Conference:*

Boston Celtics: Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics dominated the East with a balanced roster and intense performanc­es on both ends of the court.

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokoun­mpo guided the perennial contenders, showcasing their dominance and positionin­g them near the top of the standings.

Philadelph­ia 76ers: Joel Embiid’s MVP-caliber play made the 76ers a formidable opponent, securing their spot among the East’s top three.

Western Conference:

Minnesota Timberwolv­es: In a surprising turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolv­es lead the

Western Conference. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolv­es to an incredible top spot in the West, propelling them to new heights.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Exceeding expectatio­ns, the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, exhibited a fast-paced, energetic style of play, positionin­g them as a rising force.

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray powered the Nuggets’ success, rounding out the top three in the West with their formidable skills. The Nuggets aim to build on their recent success and compete at the highest level as reigning champions.

Special Mention: Cleveland Cavaliers - The hottest team in the NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by a rejuvenate­d backcourt, emerged as the hottest team in the league. Combining youthful energy and veteran leadership, the Cavaliers aim to continue their impressive run and potentiall­y impact the standings. As the NBA season unfolds, the competitio­n intensifie­s, promising an exciting and competitiv­e postseason.

Notes from the sidelines:

Kudos to Strong Group Athletics-Pilipinas for clinching their third consecutiv­e victory in the Dubai Internatio­nal Basketball Championsh­ip! S

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