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ShareIt’s impossible to talk about the NBA this season without talking about the impact of the lockout-induced shortening of the season. Right now, the no-star Denver Nuggets have a better record than the storied Lakers? Must be because the dense schedule rewards deep teams with young legs. The equally lackluster Philadelphia 76ers going toe-to-toe with Miami and Chicago? Thank roster continuity, surely a strong source of advantage in a season without training camp. But what about the quality of play writ large? Is Charles Barkley right to think the league needs to apologize to its fans? How would we even know?
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