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.

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.

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