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Must-See 65: The plan to kill the NBA back-to-back and bring stars back

With injuries sweeping through the league's stars, it's time to move to a 65-game schedule.

Must-See 65: The plan to kill the NBA back-to-back and bring stars back

The NBA schedule is packed with back-to-back games, often leaving stars like LeBron James and Joel Embiid sidelined due to injuries. In a season where the grind is taking a toll on even the league's biggest stars, some are calling for a change. The plan to kill the NBA back-to-back and bring stars back to peak performance is gaining momentum.

The 82-game season may be too much for the players, leading to a surge in injuries. Even stars like Anthony Edwards, a vocal critic of load management, have fallen victim to the grueling schedule. With injuries plaguing the league's stars, fans are demanding a 65-game schedule to preserve the game's stars and maintain fan trust.

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