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Of all of the egregious defense from James Harden in Game 1 of the ECF, this was the one that got me the most. The initial double is fine, and backing out is fine when Brunson pulls back. But then Harden does nothing. And I mean nothing. He's not doubling, or even hard hedging. He's not guarding Bridges. Just stands in no-man's land while allowing Jalen Brunson to get the easy assist to Mikal Bridges, who is wide-open in the strongside corner, one pass away.

Of all of the egregious defense from James Harden in Game 1 of the ECF, this was the one that got me the most. The initial double is fine, and backing out is fine when Brunson pulls back. But then Harden does nothing. And I mean nothing. He's not doubling, or even hard hedging. He's not guarding Bridges. Just stands in no-man's land while allowing Jalen Brunson to get the easy assist to Mikal Bridges, who is wide-open in the strongside corner, one pass away.

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This isn't a criticism of Kevin Durant, but of the Suns as a whole. If Jaylen Wells is going to faceguard Durant like this off-ball, you have to get your main guy freed up with a screen. Phoenix just sort of let it happen, and the result was a not-great shot as the clock wound down. This was just one example of a few times that this happened late in the game.

This isn't a criticism of Kevin Durant, but of the Suns as a whole. If Jaylen Wells is going to faceguard Durant like this off-ball, you have to get your main guy freed up with a screen. Phoenix just sort of let it happen, and the result was a not-great shot as the clock wound down. This was just one example of a few times that this happened late in the game.

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Kon Knueppel hit a couple of sidestep corner threes like this last night. This is a more difficult shot than it looks for a young player. This one came after a fake to free himself up. Good stuff here. (Aside: Don't adjust the opponent downsize again. Start Knueppel!)

Kon Knueppel hit a couple of sidestep corner threes like this last night. This is a more difficult shot than it looks for a young player. This one came after a fake to free himself up. Good stuff here. (Aside: Don't adjust the opponent downsize again. Start Knueppel!)

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This was one of the key plays for Portland last night. OKC goes to their signature endgame, trapping pressure. Deni Avdija is the available outlet. Shaedon Sharpe stays spaced on the wing one pass away, giving Isaiah Hartenstein two to guard. Smart corner cut by Toumani Camara:

This was one of the key plays for Portland last night. OKC goes to their signature endgame, trapping pressure. Deni Avdija is the available outlet. Shaedon Sharpe stays spaced on the wing one pass away, giving Isaiah Hartenstein two to guard. Smart corner cut by Toumani Camara:

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Aaron Wiggins is on a heater right now. He's using his jumper to open up the rest of his game too. This is a good job to lift the defender before using the rim to protect his reverse against the shot blocker. Wiggins has become the Thunder's best bench weapon this season.

Aaron Wiggins is on a heater right now. He's using his jumper to open up the rest of his game too. This is a good job to lift the defender before using the rim to protect his reverse against the shot blocker. Wiggins has become the Thunder's best bench weapon this season.

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Ryan Rollins was awesome last night. I really liked this play. He called for the matchup he wanted. Then he took the big off the bounce before the nifty lefty finish to avoid the block attempt:

Ryan Rollins was awesome last night. I really liked this play. He called for the matchup he wanted. Then he took the big off the bounce before the nifty lefty finish to avoid the block attempt:

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I'm trying to be rational, but this seems incredible. Maybe he will be back this season? Still trying to wrap my head around that one. Great message from Jayson Tatum at the end for his fans and Celtics fans too!

I'm trying to be rational, but this seems incredible. Maybe he will be back this season? Still trying to wrap my head around that one. Great message from Jayson Tatum at the end for his fans and Celtics fans too!

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We should be talking more about Zaccharie Risacher and how he’s figuring things out. Risacher is averaging 15.8 points on 54/52/78 shooting splits over his last 10 games. Nice pick-and-pop three and LOVE the no-hesitation corner pull late in the game too. Let's go rook!

We should be talking more about Zaccharie Risacher and how he’s figuring things out. Risacher is averaging 15.8 points on 54/52/78 shooting splits over his last 10 games. Nice pick-and-pop three and LOVE the no-hesitation corner pull late in the game too. Let's go rook!

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