Basketball Intelligence for 5/31/23
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NBA Finals Coverage
NBA Finals are better than you think, and why I’m picking the Nuggets to win
John Hollinger, The Athletic
Miami, if it wins, would tie the 1978 Washington Bullets for the worst regular-season record by an eventual champion. The Heat also would be the lowest-seeded champion and the first to be outscored in the regular season. Moreover, even the “good” team in this pairing, Denver, would tie the 2022 Golden State Warriors for the lowest win total by an NBA champion since the 2006 Heat.
How the Nuggets worked the margins to build a championship contender
Jake Fischer, Yahoo Sports
Nikola Jokic Is Already One of the Best NBA Playoff Performers Ever
Zach Kram, The Ringer
Michael Porter Jr. Finds Meaning After Almost Losing Basketball
Mirin Fader, The Ringer
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