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The Tactical Wrinkle Powering New Orleans Pelicans
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around New Orleans Pelicans can change. The detail is where the interest lies.…
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Tactical Analysis: How Miami Heat Control the Tempo
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Miami Heat can change. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing,…
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The GOAT Question: Luka Doncic Against the Field — A Closer Look
Reputations in the EuroLeague are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Luka Doncic knows well. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Kevin Durant — A Closer Look
Reputations in the NBA Finals are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Kevin Durant knows well. The journey to this point…
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How Kevin Durant Measures Up to Zion Williamson — A Closer Look
The margins at the top of the NBA Finals are razor thin, which is exactly why Kevin Durant matters. Comparisons across eras…
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Comparing Joel Embiid and Domantas Sabonis: A Generational Debate
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Joel Embiid seems to thrive on them. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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Could Kevin Durant Be the Missing Piece for Orlando Magic?
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Kevin Durant made it anything but. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the move…
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Orlando Magic Dismantle Philadelphia 76ers With a Commanding Display
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Orlando Magic made it anything but. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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Who Deserves the Spotlight in the FIBA World Cup This Year?
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Joel Embiid. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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Late Drama: Boston Celtics Snatch Victory Against Los Angeles Lakers
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Boston Celtics does next. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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Inside the Game of Kevin Durant: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Kevin Durant. The journey to this point has not…
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The Tactical Wrinkle Powering Philadelphia 76ers — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia 76ers keeps the focus on the field. The detail is where…