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Full ‘Real Ones’ NBA Playoff Preview! Who Has the Most to Gain From Playoff Success? | Real Ones

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Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

Jokic's Herculean Play Essential

  • Nikola Jokic must maintain his usual high-level play while his supporting cast steps up consistently against the Clippers.
  • Winning the series likely leads to a physically demanding next round, testing Jokic's endurance and the team's depth.
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Nuggets' Organization in Flux

  • The Nuggets face organizational uncertainty with fired leadership and must restructure around Jokic.
  • The Clippers' strong perimeter defense and Kawhi Leonard's health make the first-round upset a real possibility.
INSIGHT

Key Defensive Chess Matchup

  • The strategic defensive matchup between Zubac and Jokic is a key chess match to watch.
  • How the Clippers decide to guard Jokic—doubling or containment—could dictate the series' outcome.
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