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Giant leap forward
Bradley Beal shows why jumping up is much more important than jumping out.
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The face-up low-post monster
Joel Embiid is dominating the way the NBA's past great centers once did ... except for one key difference.
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Not adding up
Why is the Hawks' offense so average?
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Next level
Julius Randle passes the first trial of playoff superstardom.
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Light years ahead
How the on-court legacy of the Warriors is everywhere with these four NBA conference finalists.
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When Scottie became MJ's equal
The simple reason the Bad Boys Pistons were the greatest obstacle to the Bulls ... and then suddenly weren't.
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Devin Booker's efficiency jump
It wasn't just about scoring more points on fewer shots.
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No dip
Why Kevin Durant should be his old self even after his Achilles tear.
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Save our Sonics defense
What Seattle's revolutionary S-O-S scheme from the early-90s can teach us about the future of NBA defensive strategy.
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Low blows
How Jimmy Butler overpowers bigger opponents.
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Playing a different sport
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' offense was historic most of the time and horrible when it mattered most. How is that possible, and is there a fix beyond…
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More talent, more problems
John Collins, the Atlanta Hawks, and the not-so-simple art of converting gaudy individual stats into winning plays.
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