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BLOG SPORTS NBA THE NBA IS BACK: SCHEDULE, FORMAT CHANGES AND MORE

The NBA is Back: Schedule, Format Changes and More

The NBA returns tonight to tip off a season that will feature a shortened schedule and multiple changes to the format.
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December 22, 2020
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