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- Prior t0 the playoffs the dominant powers out west made big moves to advance their chances of reaching the finals. Currently their are 9 teams with a winning percentage over .600, which is very good. Only 8 teams make it to the playoffs, so every team had one last chance to improve their team. Some great players were moved to the western conference elite.

• LA Lakers- acquired Pau Gasol- 2 time NBA All Star
• Phoenix Suns- acquired center Shaquille O Neal- future hall of famer and huge presences in middle

• Dallas Mavericks- Acquires future hall of famer Jason Kidd to run offense

• Golden State Warriors- Signed All star Chris Weber

• San Antonio Spyrs-Signed Role Players Damon Stoudamire and Kurt Thomas to improve championship roster

- There were also some key moves in the east before the deadline by some contenders

• Cleveleand Cavaliers- Acquired all star Ben Wallace, Wally Sczerbiak, Joe Smith and Galante West to provide new supporting cast for Lebron James.

• Bulls- acquired veterans Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes to make one last playoff push.

• Atlanta Hawks- Acquired All star Mike Bibby to try to secure a playoff Spot.