So far, the Conference Finals have had some rousing moments but, ultimately, we have two 3-0 series. Let’s quickly run through a few issues that have come up that interest me: The Doncic Shot Over Gobert: LukaDoncic’s step back three…
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LeBron, the Lakers and Playoff Sweeps Examined
The Lakers are on the verge of being swept by the Nuggets for the second year in a row. Last year, there was talk that, despite the sweep, that the Lakers were competitive and in every game. For what it’s…
NBA Playoffs 2024: Quick Thoughts
It feels like old times! In olden days, the NBA was a little more predictable than it has been since Covid hit in 2020. For the first time since 2018, coming into the playoffs, the likely NBA Finals match up…
MVP Voting and the 65-Game Rule Examined
The NBA’s new 65-game minimum to be eligible for awards has met mixed reviews. Adam Silver passed the rule to try to encourage meaningful participation in the regular season. During the All-Star break, Silver posited that the rule had been…
Sidney Moncrief’s Forgotten Comeback
In the past, we’ve done deep dives on the comeback attempts of some Hall of Famers like Magic, Jordan, and Cousy. I recently was reminded of another comeback attempt by a Hall of Famer that I thought was worth an…