T he NBA is in its parity era, and it’s made the race of the championship more wide open than it’s been at any point in the league’s existence. NBA history is littered with

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Not at the top of the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings, but a few teams in the middle of the pack suddenly look more dangerous. This week, it's all about All-Star Weekend. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-9,

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