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🏀 NBA: The Post-Break Push and the "Harden Effect" in Cleveland

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🏀 NBA: The Post-Break Push and the "Harden Effect" in Cleveland
The festivities at the Intuit Dome are a memory, and the "USA vs. The World" debates have been tabled. As of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the NBA is officially in its most dangerous phase: the 20-game sprint where pretenders fall and contenders find their gear. With the trade deadline dust settled, all eyes are on the "new-look" rosters. Can the Cleveland Cavaliers maintain their undefeated streak with James Harden? Can the Warriors survive a brutal injury bug? Here is your roadmap for the massive week ahead.
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