Basketball Intelligence for 5/9/24
Knicks win a game, Jokic wins MVP, a new coach in Charlotte, and more
PLAYOFFS
2024 NBA playoffs: The four trends that have defined the field so far
Kevin Pelton, ESPN+
As important as Denver's clutch play was to the team's 2023 title run, the Nuggets also put together the strongest first halves of any playoff team a year ago, outscoring opponents by 9.0 points per 100 possessions according to NBA Advanced Stats. That has changed dramatically this year, when Denver's minus-17.0 net rating in first halves ranks ahead of only the long-eliminated Heat (minus-33.4).
Anthony Edwards, fire, and rebirth
Mike Shearer,
NYK-IND
At the Buzzer: R2G2 — Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Pacers log 78 complaints about refs after getting mauled by Knicks in NBA Playoffs
James Dator, SB Nation
This Knicks Season Is Starting to Feel Like a Fever Dream
Howard Beck, The Ringer
Cinderella Men
Jonathan Macri,
Knicks-Pacers: 5 takeaways as Jalen Brunson wills Knicks to Game 2 win
John Schuhmann, NBA.com
BOS-CLE
Abby Chin works to inspire women, diverse people to join sports media
David Cifarelli, MassLive