Basketball Poetry | Mike Shearer | Substack

1 stat explaining every first-round series

With zero discussion of three-point variance!

Apr 30 •

6 early playoff surprises

There are no flukes, only outcomes

Apr 24 •

8-ish thoughts on 8 Series

The Warriors' biggest strength, Milwaukee's transition defense, and parallel turnovers in a classic series

Apr 22 •

Playoff Mega-preview, Part II

Golden State/Houston, OKC/Memphis, Cleveland/Miami, and Boston/Orlando

Apr 20 •

First Round Mega-preview, Part I

A question and an X-Factor for every first-round series we know

Apr 15 •

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MVP, DPOY, ROY, and CPOY, for short

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2024-25 NBA Awards, Part I: Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Most Improved Player

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Three* 2024-25 All-Rookie Teams

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My 2024-25 All-NBA Teams

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Three* NBA 2024-25 All-Defensive Teams

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Mar 25 •

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