Usually teams on the Western Conference have more talent than the teams on the Eastern Conference. I think lately the margin for errors diminish a lot. You have KD, KI and JH, two of them from the West and now playing with the Nets. LBJ is now on the West. I have to say the young teams find a way to play the game with more effort and you can see it.
Someone said they are happy to see Kevin Durant getting sweat lately. He has to finally play his potential. This loss from the Bucks will make the series more fun to watch.
I am sure Bucks will lose the series in 6. Will Harden be back? It is a wait and see paradox. Could he play hurt or is he really injured?
76ers did take care of Hawks. Healthy Embiid , maybe not playoffs Embiid did show up to slow down the Hawks. In this playoffs one guy cannot beat a team. It has to be a team effort where you get help everywhere. Yes you need key guys giving you night after night 20+ points and managed to offensive board. Reliance on key guys can help to advance.
This could be the difference on Jazz vs Clippers. Usually you can assess the playing field for two key guys to do the scoring. Due to physicality of the playoffs, more guys need to step up and help.
This is what is happening for Denver. Phoenix is playing so physical Jokic alone cannot win the games. MVP of the league even yesterday by scoring 32 pts, 20 rebounds and 10 assists. That is too much for one guy to handle. He got no help. If they do not envision the broom by now it will be salty quick.
I know Jokic will put up his number. Porter Jr should help. I know injuries put Murray on the sideline.
So far Phoenix with CP3 proves to be the balance team in the West.
Defense wins Championship when you have guys that score and your defense is tight. No easy 33s and you force everyone to contested jumpshot.
Will Clippers fall to 0-3 this time? Somehow Tye lue time could be numbered. You have one and half Super stars and you are pulling from behind in the playoffs.
So far one game today Clippers vs Jazz. Tomorrow two more.
There is no way Clippers will play light. No worry for Kawhi, I am waiting to see how PG will start the game. I expect playoffs Rondo. Tye needs to make adjustement otherwise Jazz will play again behind the three point line.