The series goes back to Boston, which is the worst-case scenario for Philadelphia after they choked Game 6. Furthermore, Jayson Tatum does his thing in Game 7. He has a 4-1 record in Game 7s, averaging 24.4 PPG with 8.2 rebounds in the do-or-die game.Â
Let’s begin with the positive first. This squad played its butt off from a defensive perspective. The Heat ranked second in scoring defense, giving up 109.8 points per contest. Miami also finished in the top 10 in defensive efficiency, allowing 113.3 points per 100 possessions.
Just a couple of months ago, the entire NBA circle had the Suns pegged as the favorites to make the NBA Finals. They landed Kevin Durant and formed a formidable core of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and Durant.Â
The one common denominator between Miami and New York is both clubs advanced to the conference semifinals despite being the lower seed in the opening round of the playoffs. But that is where the similarities end.Â
Warriors vs. Lakers Game 4 Preview and Picks – May 8, 2023. James Tillman III provides the most thorough breakdown you’ll find anywhere for this NBA playoff matchup.
Today’s matchup features the top-seeded Denver Nuggets taking on the No. 4 seed Phoenix Suns. Let’s see which team has the edge and why heading into a must-win Game 4 for the home team.
Despite the absence of Joel Embiid in the series opener, the Sixers stole Game 1 on the road 119-115. Without the team’s top player in the lineup, someone needed to step and James Harden was up to the task.Â
Warriors vs. Lakers Game 3 Preview and Picks – May 6, 2023. James Tillman III is here with a monster preview for today’s game.
Knicks vs. Heat Game 3 Preview and Picks – May 6, 2023. James Tillman III is here to give you the all the angles for today’s game.