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Category Archives: Playoff Previews
The Myth of Danger
Every year as the playoffs approach one thing is guaranteed. A team or two always gets marked as “the team no one should want to face.” The teams normally fall into one of two categories. First the young up and coming team that does something better than anyone else in the league. Think the Grizzlies of a few years ago, who excelled at the slowdown grind it out game because of an elite defense. … Continue reading
Real Time Playoff Preview
Like tanktops, mosquitos and outdoor beer drinkers, playoff previews start showing up everywhere as soon as the weather gets warm. This season Hickory-High is trying an experiment. We’re going to be working, collaboratively, on a week-long playoff preview, using ScribbleLive. I’ll be adding questions periodically throughout the week and our talented collective of writers we’ll be responding continuously. Think of it as a written podcast, previewing through conversation. You can get in on the … Continue reading
Memphis vs Los Angeles: By The Tape
A video breakdown/preview of the playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers. Continue reading
Oklahoma City and Dallas: By The Tape
A video breakdown/preview of the playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks. Continue reading
Oklahoma City and Dallas: By The Numbers
A stats-based preview of the playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks. Continue reading
Miami and New York: By The Tape
A video breakdown/preview of the playoff series between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks. Continue reading
San Antonio and Utah: By the Tape
A video breakdown/preview of the playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz. Continue reading
Miami and New York: By the Numbers
A stats-based preview of the playoff series between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks. Continue reading
Los Angeles and Memphis: By The Numbers
A stats-based preview of the playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies. Continue reading
Los Angeles and Denver: By The Tape
A video breakdown/preview of the playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. Continue reading
