The Heat blew it, and it doesn't matter
Milwaukee narrowly saved its season as the Heat offense crumbled late in a close-out game. But with Giannis Antetokounmpo's status in the air, it looks like a delay of the end and not salvation.
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The Pacers are a miracle
Good morning. The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Their style, their construction, their path: it's all a miracle. Let's basketball.
The difference between Brunson and Haliburton
Good morning. The Knicks survive by ramping up the defense just enough to give Indiana some problems to close out Renoir Week in the newsletter. Let's basketball.
Don't take it personal
Good morning. Today we have an argument that the Minnesota Timberwolves shouldn't take special exception to the fact that the Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed them on live television to eject them from the playoffs. It happens. Let's basketball.
OK fine, the Tyrese Haliburton trade wasn't *exactly* a win-win
Good morning. As the Indiana Pacers move closer to the NBA Finals, we revisit the moves that got them there. Let's basketball.