NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
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Cavaliers Surge
The Cavaliers have transformed their season after adding James Harden, racking up the NBA's best record since January. Cleveland's 11-game winning streak has vaulted them from play-in contention to championship contenders.
Eastern Conference Race
Boston and Milwaukee remain locked in a tight battle for the top seed, with both teams within a half-game of Cleveland's pace. The Celtics' defense and Bucks' balanced scoring keep them in striking distance of the surging Cavaliers.
Playoff Picture
Miami and New York hold firm in the top four, while Philadelphia's late-season push has them climbing in the standings. The Sixers' acquisition of Harden has sparked a 9-2 run that's put them back in the Eastern Conference's upper tier.