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From worst to first, ranking the NBA through the first couple of weeks… 30. New Jersey Nets (0-7) — They’re dropping like panties at R.Kelly’s house in Jersey, with starters Devin Harris, Courtney Lee, CDR and Yi Jianlian all missing games with injury and/or illness. 29. Minnesota Timberwolves (1-6) — The only bright spot of this past [...]
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