As the NBA enters the second half of the season, the seven teams behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference are separated by just 8.5 games.
In the Western Conference, the top four teams—Golden State, San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles—have taken off from the pack, but until someone solves the mystery that is the Golden State Warriors, not much else matters.
We'll focus on the five players in the East and five players in the West that are either primed and ready for a breakout second half or are players that absolutely need a huge second half for their teams' playoff push.
Some names should look familiar and other names might not be on your radar. Guys like Kevin Love and Paul George are household names, but for their teams' playoff chances and success, they need a rise in production down the stretch of the long season.
Without any further ado, here are the 10 players who are primed for a breakout second half of the season, starting with the Eastern Conference.
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NBA Players Ready to Break out in the 2nd Half
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