The podcast explores the uncertain futures of the Clippers and Rockets, emphasizing roster retention and strategies for upcoming seasons.
Golden State's depth shone through in Game 2 despite Steph Curry's injury, illustrating the need for teammates to step up crucially.
The Celtics' struggles with shooting and offensive adjustments against the Knicks highlight their need for strategic changes to improve performance.
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Western Conference Playoffs Insight
The podcast discusses the recent developments in the Western Conference playoffs, particularly focusing on the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets. Despite pushing their series to seven games, the Clippers were eliminated, raising questions about their future strategies and the potential extension of James Harden. The assessment of positive aspects from the season indicates a continuation of their current roster in hopes of future success. In contrast, the Rockets' Alperen Sengun is highlighted for his offensive struggles despite impressive counting stats, opening discussions about the team's commitment to building around him.
Warriors' Performance Without Steph
The Golden State Warriors faced challenges following Steph Curry's hamstring injury, which occurs right before crucial playoff games. Despite this setback, the team managed to secure a surprising win in Game 2, showcasing the depth of their roster with an NBA record for player minutes. New strategies were adopted, such as rotating numerous players to find responsive combinations on the court. The podcast emphasizes the need for other players, like Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green, to step up in Steph's absence to extend the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Celtics' Shooting Struggles
The Boston Celtics suffered significant shooting woes, missing a staggering number of three-point attempts in their first two playoff games against the New York Knicks. The podcast highlights that their poor shooting performance resulted in the lowest two scores of the season, raising concerns about the team's offensive health and strategy. Despite these struggles, players like Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum have been given numerous uncontested looks, further pointing to the necessity of an adjustment in the shooting approach. As the series progresses, the Celtics are expected to focus on correcting their shooting errors and increasing offensive efficiency.
Adjustments Needed for the Celtics
In light of the Celtics' subpar performance, adjustments to both offensive and defensive strategies are necessary for their success moving forward. The podcast discusses the potential for increased play through versatile player Chris Ops Porzingis, emphasizing his role in facilitating a smoother offensive flow. Additionally, the Celtics are encouraged to leverage their post-play more effectively against the Knicks' defense to create better scoring opportunities. These adjustments will be crucial for Boston as they head into the next games with the hope of matching their historically resilient playoff performances.
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Anthony Slater to discuss the Western Conference Playoffs including the Warriors without Steph, what will happen to the Clippers and Rockets in the offseason, and if the Wolves are ready to win the West. Then they do a championship draft. Then they are joined by Jared Weiss to discuss the Celtics, what is wrong with the offense, and if they can adjust in time to beat the Knicks in this series. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer.
