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.

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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.

Watch Out for Caitlin Clark and the Exciting, New-Look Indiana Fever

Caitlin’s year of experience will certainly give the team far better options this year, while the new additions bring a wealth of knowledge and versatility to the team. As they develop chemistry on the court, the Indiana Fever is set to become a formidable force in the league, paving the way for an exciting era of basketball for both the franchise and the team’s growing legions of fans.

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