Debate
The Knicks' NBA Finals Matchup Problem Starts With Western Size
The Knicks' Finals question is not the chant. It is whether their Brunson-led strengths travel against the West's size and matchup stress.
Series
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
Latest Sporzzio coverage and playoff reads for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs.
Explainer
What Is a Playoff Rotation in Basketball? How NBA Coaches Shorten the Bench
A playoff rotation is the smaller group a coach trusts when possessions tighten, not the full roster. Thunder-Spurs showed why those bench choices matter.
Team Pulse
Why Thunder Depth Matters in the Playoffs: Caruso and Hartenstein Give OKC More Counters
Thunder depth matters because Caruso and Hartenstein make Oklahoma City harder to reduce to one star and one fragile playoff lineup.
Team Pulse
The Spurs' Contender Case Still Depends on Healthy Guards Around Wembanyama
The Spurs' contender question is whether Victor Wembanyama has enough healthy guard structure around him to make his production hold up through a playoff series.
Team Pulse
How the Thunder Should Defend Victor Wembanyama and Cut Off the Spurs Around Him
The Thunder cannot erase Victor Wembanyama. Their real job is making his dominance less connected to clean Spurs offense around him.