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Back on June 24 we graded this one on faith, because half of it was still a promise. goochshot sent Victor Wembanyama to lilsweet96 and got back a stack: Scottie Barnes, Paolo…
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Final Standings — 2025
Full table →| # | Team | W | L | GB | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 2 | — | 7585 | |
| 2 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 7089 | |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 7251 | |
| 4 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6288 | |
| 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5789 | |
| 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5617 | |
PLAYOFF LINE | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 5087 | |
| 8 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 5727 | |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 4938 | |
| 10 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 5270 | |
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