The Ringer NBA Show The Biggest Trends and Lessons From the 2024 Postseason | Group Chat
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Jun 5, 2024 The podcast delves into the versatility of the Mavs frontcourt, importance of depth, lower seeds in the Finals, lob threat big men in playoffs, leveraging player strengths, NBA shift towards size and physicality, team building and financial decisions, and the drama of the NBA playoffs.
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On-The-Ground Celtics Finals Atmosphere
- Rob Mahoney described Boston's Finals atmosphere: gorgeous weather, North End Italian dinner, and a vitriolic crowd.
- He emphasized the city's historical ambiance as ideal for a Finals kickoff.
Platooning Centers For Relentless Rim Protection
- The Mavericks' twin-center platoon creates sustained rim protection by rotating high-energy bigs in short bursts.
- That model succeeds only when elite playmakers like Luka or Kyrie consistently create lob opportunities.
Rim Protectors Must Also Finish Lobs
- Successful rim-protecting bigs must also finish lobs efficiently to justify sacrificing spacing.
- Teams can't accept mediocre catch-and-shoot centers when trading three-point floor space for high-percentage rim attempts.