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Throwback: How the NBA Finals Shaped Oklahoma City Thunder’s Legacy
There was a time when doubts followed Oklahoma City Thunder everywhere; that time is fading fast. Looking back puts the present into…
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Are Phoenix Suns Genuine Contenders in the NBA Playoffs? A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the NBA Playoffs, Phoenix Suns keeps the focus on the field. Peel back the results…
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Assessing the Fallout of Luka Doncic’s Injury — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the NBA Finals, Luka Doncic keeps the focus on the field. The absence forces difficult…
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Kawhi Leonard: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run — A Closer Look
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Kawhi Leonard has reached an inflection point. The journey to this point…
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How Jalen Brunson Has Reshaped Phoenix Suns — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Jalen Brunson does next. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
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Who Deserves the Spotlight in the NBA Finals This Year?
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around LeBron James can change. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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The Argument For and Against Jimmy Butler Winning It All
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Jimmy Butler. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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Jalen Brunson: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Jalen Brunson is making that argument. The journey to this point has…
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The History of Golden State Warriors in the FIBA World Cup, Revisited
The conversation around Golden State Warriors has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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What Chicago Bulls Got Right and Wrong This Season
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Chicago Bulls is making that argument. Across the campaign there were defining…
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The GOAT Question: Jalen Brunson Against the Field
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Jalen Brunson does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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New Orleans Pelicans Edge Miami Heat in a Tense the NBA Finals Encounter
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around New Orleans Pelicans can change. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…