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Did the Spurs achieve a Pyrrhic victory?
On extremes, emptying the tank, and pot commitment
18 hrs ago
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Mike Shearer
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The 2026 NBA Conference Finals Preview
Corner shooting, Dean Wade's defense, Castle's sloppiness, and more X-Factors and Key Questions
May 18
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Mike Shearer
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Is it ever too late for redemption?
Yes. Probably.
May 15
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Mike Shearer
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1 stat explaining each second-round series
KAT's outrageous passing numbers, Duren's disappearing act, and more
May 12
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Mike Shearer
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The 2026 lottery will be can't-miss television
Ecstasy! Despair! The potential destruction of the league! It's all on the table.
May 8
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Mike Shearer
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A playbook against Wemby, 50/50 balls, and more takeaways from each Game 1
A quartet of Game 1s is in the books.
May 6
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Mike Shearer
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The NBA lottery reform is good, actually
On test drives, rewarding the wrong things, sacrificial lambs, and fairness
May 1
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Mike Shearer
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1(ish) stat explaining each first-round series
Towns' defense, Duren's disappearing act, Tatum's passing, and much more
Apr 28
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Mike Shearer
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A tale of two double-teams
I hand-tracked the Lakers' and Rockets' double-teams in Game 2. Here's what I found.
Apr 24
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Mike Shearer
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Each Game 1 explained with 1 play
Max Strus, Victor Wembanyama, balky Timberwolves, confused Rockets, and more
Apr 20
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Mike Shearer
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First Round Mega-Preview
Coverage of every NBA first-round series, including X-Factors and Key Questions.
Apr 17
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Mike Shearer
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