LeBron James and Kevin Durant don’t have to get up for most opponents this season, but that changes when they face each other, as they do Monday in Oakland. (Tony Dejak/Associated Press)OAKLAND, Calif. — The weeks between Christmas and the all-star break in mid-February feel like some of the longest of the NBA season. It is tough for any NBA team to get through the dog days of January. For the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, however, there’s an additional problem: sheer boredom with their competition. Privately, officials from both teams have lamented at the way their groups will struggle to maintain focus and consistency throughout games.

Source: Washington Post January 15, 2017 23:35 UTC