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Christian (New York): John, If the Spurs are prone to losing closer games, how is that a good thing? Isn't that the test of a tough, proven team? Sure the Bulls and Raps can blow out teams in the Leastern Conf. but how does that make them better than the Jazz who play tougher teams and win close games all the time.

SportsNation John Hollinger: Have had a lot of questions along these lines after my blog item on the power rankings. It all depends on whether you think the Spurs and Mavs performance in close games is predictive of how they'll do in future close games, or if it's just a fluke. I say fluke and I've got reams of data to back me up on this.

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