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JT45242

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4. NBA so much better in playoffs than regular season

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 07:24 PM

Apr 27

No back to backs.
No load management.
Teams play defense.

They have time to scheme up the opponent and take something away.

The warriors game yesterday was a great example. Houston was face guarding Steph 40 feet from the basket. So what do Warriors do late, have Steph flash and draw a double team WITHOUT THE BALL to get layups for Payton twice. Then Steph lights them up even with being face guarded by pinballing that guy off three screeners who actually set solid screens and no "ole" screen (as we called them when I coached) of letting the guy run through like a bullfight.

It is a good distraction

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I know NBA basketball isn't the most popular subject... [View all] JMCKUSICK Apr 27 OP

2 Games Won By Minnesota... ProfessorGAC Apr 27 #1

Sports are a good distraction godsentme Apr 27 #2

The Warriors Rockets game last night leftieNanner Apr 27 #3

NBA so much better in playoffs than regular season JT45242 Apr 27 #4