From struggling stars to players on the mend to potential spark plugs, here's one player from each playoff contender who could make a major difference heading into October.
It takes a certain level of uncertainty to create an X-factor. It could be a struggling player finding his way, an injured player returning to health, or a spark plug coming out of nowhere to fundamentally alter a game or a series.
Typically, it's not a superstar, though for this exercise we thought it might also be worth including some underperforming talents whose turnarounds could ultimately define a team's season. For each contender, here's one player who could make the difference between a decent year and one that won't be forgotten:
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