Game Debrief: What Went Right And What Went Wrong?

i think denver has a gear we haven't seen, but i agree that it's okc/SA then everyone else. that said, i also agree with fish that winning in the playoffs is different, and SA has nobody who knows how (well, i guess kornet and barnes, but their top guys are new to it). detroit is in that boat, too, which is why it looks like boston has a very good shot to come out of the east again (ick).

i'm once again envious of the eastern conference, though, as we'd have a shot of getting out of there and playing a banged up team from the west. unless you're a top-2 seed in the west, you have to play three really good teams to get to the finals. in the east, you may only play two.

anyway, this is the game debrief:

great game from lebron, best in a long time. made up for a rough one from reaves.

took a long time, but it seems like everyone has realized that if you defend and have luka, you have a chance in any game.

smart and ayton both did a lot of good things.

houston's lack of guard play is probably going to be its downfall. they have to hope fvv can come back strong from a torn acl at age 32, else they'll have to make a trade for a guard for next year.

people who play with durant seem to lose their joy.