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76ers' new-look starting five ranks second behind Knicks
Original: Ranking the NBA's best starting fives: 76ers look great on paper, but champion Knicks hold No. 1 spot
CBS Sports has published a ranking of the NBA's best starting fives, placing the reigning champion New York Knicks at No. 1 despite the Philadelphia 76ers' impressive roster on paper. The piece evaluates each contender's first unit heading into the season, with Philadelphia viewed as a strong challenger but not yet enough to dethrone the champions at the top.
Why now: Preseason roster moves have sparked debate over which team fields the league's strongest starting lineup.
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