Here we go! It’s the season of the year when we celebrate and crown the year’s NBA champs. And for the 7th straight year, we
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The Pacers and Haliburton’s Heroics!!!
This year, the Pacers have taught us that games with 7 to 9 point-leads with a minute to go are no longer safe. A 3-possession ballgame, with a minute to go, can still be stolen. They have also showed us a great trapping defense that should be a basic staple for all aspiring coaches. Finally, the Pacers are showing us a pug-nosed determination and poise that should be a case study for all teams or organizations that are in difficult situations in their fields. The Pacers may be young, but they are showing us a refreshing stability under immense pressure.
A Wild Week As Upsets Rock NBA Playoffs!!!
This year’s playoffs have been as unpredictable as it could be. Except for Denver, none of the 5 surviving teams have reached the finals in the last few years. We’ve got new sheriffs in town. With the likes of Lebron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo checking out early.
What an Action-Packed NBA Playoff This is Turning Out To Be!
Two former champs – the Nuggets and the Warriors – are banking on their veteran cage IQ to bring them to the next stage. The defending champs Celtics, on the other hand, are not (yet) showing any championship smarts in their series. This is a golden opportunity for the upstarts in the playoffs to learn, albeit on the fly, if they are to compete for the bigger battles ahead. Indeed, the playoff duels are a different set of games. And it will take more than just raw talent, physical strength and youthful exuberance to make it to the top.
What’s Next After the LA Lakers’ Shock Exit?
The Lakers could not sustain their superior ball because fatigue caught up with their maxxed out starters. JJ relied heavily on his first 5, failing to optimize his rotation, opting not to make adjustments particularly late in games. Ultimately, this fatigue factor would also lead to defensive lapses, the breakdown in the offensive rhythm, and more critically, more exposure to possible injuries.
Are the LA Clippers For Real?
The LA Clippers’ pleasant surprise, challenging the top echelons of the Western Conference, is not due to a single factor. It is the result of a combination of health, chemistry, maturity, leadership, momentum and morale. With these elements aligning for the Clippers, a team with a history of being in the mix, only to fall short in the playoffs, can definitely soar even higher, even straight to the championship.
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