The Golden State Warriors might appear destined to defend their NBA title, but it won't be a cakewalk to the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are lording over an Eastern Conference that might finally have tilted the balance of power in its favor. And Golden State still has plenty of competition out West, particularly in the Southwest, where the Spurs and Thunder are sharpening their knives.
It's much too early for any squad, even the Warriors, to feel comfortable—we're only a quarter of the way through an 82-game marathon.
For now, the top four teams in each conference (as of games played on Dec. 15) have plenty of questions to answer. Here are the biggest ones facing the most banner-worthy combatants so far.
Eastern Conference
Cleveland Cavaliers: How will Kyrie Irving fit when he returns from injury?
It's a matter of when, not if, Irving returns from his knee injury, presumably in time for a Christmas Day matchup with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Then, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported the All-Star point guard was set t ...
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Biggest Question Facing Each NBA Contender
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