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Remembering When Orlando Magic Shocked the NBA Finals
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Orlando Magic can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Data Deep Dive: What the Metrics Say About Milwaukee Bucks
Reputations in the play-in tournament are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Domantas Sabonis knows well. The figures cut through the…
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Assessing the Fallout of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Injury
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is testing the limits of that idea. The absence forces difficult questions about…
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Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Philadelphia 76ers’s Identity
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Jimmy Butler is testing the limits of that idea. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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Recovery Watch: When Could Karl-Anthony Towns Return for New York Knicks?
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Karl-Anthony Towns does next. The absence forces difficult questions about depth, rotation and…
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Recovery Watch: When Could Karl-Anthony Towns Return for Miami Heat?
The conversation around Karl-Anthony Towns has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The absence forces difficult questions about depth, rotation…
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Jimmy Butler or Karl-Anthony Towns? Settling the Argument
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Jimmy Butler seems to thrive on them. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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Stat Breakdown: How Indiana Pacers Stack Up in the NBA All-Star Game
The latest chapter in the Zion Williamson story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The figures cut through the noise.…
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Are Indiana Pacers Genuine Contenders in the play-in tournament? A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Indiana Pacers seems to thrive on them. Peel back the results and a…
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The Tactical DNA Behind LA Clippers’s Recent Surge
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that LA Clippers has reached an inflection point. Peel back the results and…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Joel Embiid — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Joel Embiid is making that argument. Greatness is measured over time, not…
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The Tech and Gear Changing the Game in the FIBA World Cup
It rarely takes long for Golden State Warriors to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Innovation rarely makes the headlines, but…