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Milwaukee Bucks are the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
The Denver Nuggets are the clear-cut favorite in the West, with the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies still competing for the top seed.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are missing from that race, but their teammates are making up for them.
Phoenix Suns lost three games in a row, including two straight to the previous two league champs: Golden State and Milwaukee.
Golden State Warriors have won just seven of their remaining 13 games on the road.
Mikal Bridges just keeps growing into more of a star during his time with the Nets.
Josh Giddey gets his eighth triple-double of the season with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Trae Young had 17 points and 11 assists in the first half against Boston on Saturday.
Walker Kessler leads the league in blocks (3.8 per game) and rebounding (12.6) since the All-Star break.
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