Just Hoops Basketball

Both off of Game 7s in the 1st round… Cavs head to Motor City for Game 1 Tuesday

Lakers gearing up for the Thunder

After an incredible 1st round of the NBA Playoffs… let’s vote on the 2nd round matchups

Paul George appreciation post: Elite two-way play in the first round.

In terms of on the court Terrence Shannon Jr was awesome last night 24PTS 6REB 1AST 2STL 54.1%TS +7 Sparked some big sequences with his energy, ability to push the ball, attack-ability & his ballsiness with the role put in front of him… loved his impact last night

X-Factor of the Night Coach Chris Finch of the Wolves Under manned squad but he coached them to compete, create advantages, scheme vs Denver’s potent offense, & empowered players that haven’t played in the spots needed in last nights win to clinch the series

Every bucket from Schroder’s night Elite pace and body control Off speed finishing Accepting body contact Shot readiness & ability to find his “home”

X-Factor of the Night Dennis Schroder 19PTS 2AST 63.6%FG 50%3FG +8 Absolute clinic in playing with pace, off speed finishing, defensive positioning - massive play off the bench to help the Cavs get up 3-2 in the series

Knicks are creating a new definition to what BTA means

Paolo tonight: Cade tonight: 45 points 45 points 9 rebounds 5 assists 7 assists 4 rebounds 17/31 FG 13/23 FG 6/10 3P 5/8 3P 5/12 FT 14/14 FT INSANE battle. Pistons force Game 6.

The X-Factor Tonight Quentin Grimes 18PTS 2REB 62.5%FG 57.1%3FG +18 1 Helluva Stop on JB

This dude came in & made WINNING PLAYS 8PTS 9REB 50%FG Hustle plays - Energy - Guarded like a Mad Man

Play The Song

The Efficiency Landscape. What Jumps Out?

Wemby vs Jokic was 🍿 Wemby finished with 35Pts/18Reb/4Ast/2Blk Jokic ended with 34Pts/18Reb/9Ast Spurs with a late push to get the W on the road

12 Straight Ws for the Thunder Dominant Force of late - Offense is popping with guys getting downhill & hunting great shots & a Defense that has stopped everyone in their tracks across the league Last 2 Weeks +11.2 Point Diff 114.2 ORtg (13th) 103 DRTG (1st)

LeBron James: "I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day."

Marc Gasol was SUCH a fun hooper HOF class of ‘25 first-time nominee was All-NBA 1st Team in 2014-15 Some highlights: