The NBA has 9 real contenders. Here's the case for and against each team.

Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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