Q: Ira, even you stated that is about extra that beating Atlanta. Of the highest 4 groups within the East, I believe the Heat to date have proven the least. — Michael.
A: Considering the Heat, Celtics, Bucks and 76ers largely have taken care of their enterprise thus far, I imagine your comparability/concern solely carries a lot weight. These are the playoffs, the place success is counted by attending to 4 victories in every sequence, with model factors not concerned. But aside from a single unhealthy fourth quarter for the Heat on Friday night time in Game 3, I’m unsure there’s a lot to select aside with the Heat. Yes, it has been an uneven journey for Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and chosen others. But the playoffs additionally will be about totally different horses for distinction programs, which means the time for these gamers would possibly come down the street. For many of the season there have been 4 groups that separated themselves from the pack within the East. That nonetheless has been the case. With the Heat on the coronary heart of that group. Unless there’s one other misstep in opposition to the Hawks, there will be few qualms about how this has been going.
Q: When the Nets are eradicated by the Celtics, will the networks nonetheless present the playoffs with out the Nets, Knicks and Lakers? They may very well have to debate good basketball groups or possibly they may present LeBron-vs.-Durant highlights till June. — J.R.
A: Actually, when there now not are New York or Los Angeles groups taking part in, the NBA playoffs shift to C-SPAN.
Q: Nikola Jokic is about to get bounced within the first spherical. Still not truthful, however not less than somewhat poetic justice. — Mike.
A: I’m positive if Markieff Morris had his druthers, he would favor to have the 58 video games he misplaced to whiplash again, regardless of the demise of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in these playoffs.
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