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The Biggest X-Factors Of The NBA's Stretch Run

The NBA is now in immersed in its most important stretch of the regular season. Over the next eight weeks, contenders will take their final form, adding veterans and shoring up their rotations as the playoffs approach. While it’s already clear who the league’s top dogs are so far this season, some players outside of the spotlight could end up having a major impact on their team’s fates.

Here are four X-factors to keep an eye on during the stretch run of the NBA's regular season.

Serge Ibaka, Raptors

Ibaka was the biggest name moved at the deadline aside from DeMarcus Cousins.