{"id":807140,"date":"2018-04-17T09:19:28","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T13:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=807140"},"modified":"2022-01-15T04:59:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T08:59:51","slug":"things-to-ponder-about-during-the-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/things-to-ponder-about-during-the-nba-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to ponder about during the NBA playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sport is one of the biggest watched activities in the world. Every country has their favorite pass time. In the US opinion is fairly evenly split between Basketball, baseball and American football.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact there are over <\/span>20 million tv viewers for the NBA finals each year!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The NBA playoffs are just as exciting, this is where the teams set the groundwork for the season ahead and often provide a huge array of storylines.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to bet on the playoffs, it is important to find a reputable sportsbook to play at. \u00a0Smart players tend to do a lot of research in this respect by reading various <\/span>reviews<\/span> and visiting player forums. \u00a0By learning about the history of an offshore site players are able to avoid the rogue operations to ensure they have a positive player experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few of the things you should be pondering during the NBA playoffs:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Finals<\/b><\/p>\n

The first question on your mind has to be who will get through the playoffs and which teams are likely to make it all the way to the final. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can certainly look at the way they have played throughout the season to give you an idea of who will be in the finals. But, this is not always an accurate reflection. <\/span><\/p>\n

After all the Golden State has been to the finals 3 years running but the playoffs are extremely challenging and the high tempo they play at will exhaust them. It\u2019s unlikely their streak will extend to 4.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roster Changes<\/b><\/p>\n

This is the time to watch who is retiring and who is coming in fresh. It can make a huge difference to the success of the team. It\u2019s not just about individual skills; it\u2019s about the way the team bond and play together.<\/span><\/p>\n

A great example of this is Westbrook for Oklahoma City last year. He was a great player throughout the season but isolated. This eventually choked him in the first and only game for them in last year\u2019s playoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Will he have learned this year?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Clippers<\/b><\/p>\n

After a good season this team is in a tie with Denver and Utah. All of them are chasing the 8<\/span>th<\/span> Western Conference playoff spot. \u00a0They all want it but who is going to get it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets<\/b><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve won 11 out of 20 games away from home. Ten of their remaining 17 games are away from home. If their record continues they\u2019re looking at perhaps 10 wins.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re going to need more than this for the playoffs; can they start winning away from home?<\/span><\/p>\n

Indiana Pacers<\/b><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve had a pretty good run but it\u2019s fair to say that Victor Oladipo has played a large part in this. Their net rating is 7.1 per 100 possession points. But with him off the field it drops to -8.3.<\/span><\/p>\n

If he\u2019s targeted or succumbs to an injury what other plan do the Pacers have?<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers<\/b><\/p>\n

By February they were ranked 29<\/span>th<\/span> giving away 109.9 points per 100 possession! This has been transformed with the arrival of George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. Will this drastically effect how their chances in the playoffs?<\/span><\/p>\n

The bottom line for most supporters is how their own team will do. But it\u2019s always worth pondering the fate of the larger teams; it can transform your own team\u2019s position!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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