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Thunder, Nuggets live up to preseason expectations

April 6, 2026 06:57 PM

Kenny Beecham details the teams who lived up to preseason expectations whether they were slotted as a top team or missing the playoffs including the Thunder, Bulls, Nuggets and more.

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