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For the past four years, we've been treated to a historic rivalry: four straight NBA Finals matchups between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. But many are growing weary and fans of the other 28 teams are often left to wonder: what's the point of watching if the same two teams are left in June every year? In 2018, it seemed like the streak would end, as the Cavaliers barely got out of the first round, and the Warriors weren't fully powered. Even a week before the Finals, both teams were down 3-2 in their conference finals matchups. There was a taste of a fantasy where the young Boston Celtics took on the Houston Rockets, with almost every player making their NBA Finals debut. Instead, we had Cavaliers-Warriors, Round 4. That should change next season, and definitely will if one thing happens: LeBron James looks set to leave Cleveland. The Cavaliers would instantly fall out of contention and guarantee we don't get a 5th straight matchup between th...

The NBA season is reaching it's quarter-way point, and the league is starting to take form. James Harden and the Houston Rockets have been incredible in the Western Conference, with the Golden State Warriors right behind them. In the East, the Boston Celtics rattled off 16 straight wins but the Cleveland Cavaliers have rebounded from a slow start with a win streak of their own. As the standings are starting to take shape, so are the players ranking in the 2017-2018 NBA season. Here are the top ten (technically eleven) players in the league according to NBA 2K18, as of December 2, 2017. 10. Tied: Chris Paul, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kawhi Leonard (91) Both Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard players have struggled with injuries this season, so they still have a chance to improve their ratings as the season goes on. Paul is averaging 11.1 points per game and 10.3 assists per game seven games into his young Rockets career. Using Paul in 2K is a great way to run an offens...