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The Athletic NBA Daily
Western Playoff Preview
Apr 18, 2024
Jon Krawczynski, Law Murray, and Jovan Buha join the podcast to discuss defensive strategies in the Western Conference playoffs, the challenges of reintegrating injured players, and the potential impact of team ownership dynamics on the postseason. They also analyze offensive needs for certain teams, defensive matchups against key players like Kawhi Leonard, and make playoff predictions including the Lakers vs. Nuggets series.
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- The Pelicans' strong defensive strategy, led by Herb Jones and Valanciunas, poses a challenge for the Kings in the upcoming game.
- Clippers strategically navigate uncertainty around Kawhi Leonard's availability, emphasizing offensive matchups and defensive strategies against Dallas.
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Key Factors in Kings-Pelicans Matchup
The Kings face the challenge of missing Zion Williamson in their matchup against the Pelicans. Herb Jones and Jonas Valanciunas played key roles in the Pelicans' dominance over the Kings, affecting the offensive performances of De'Aaron Fox and Sabonis. Keon Ellis emerges as a crucial player for the Kings, needing to provide additional offense due to the absence of Kevin Huerter. The Pelicans' defensive strategy, led by Herb Jones and Valanciunas, has posed significant hurdles for the Kings, making it a critical aspect of the upcoming game.
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