I know NBA basketball isn't the most popular subject...

[JMCKUSICK]

But the game between the Lakers and Timberwolves was an instant classic.
What a treat!

[ProfessorGAC]

1. 2 Games Won By Minnesota...

...in LA!
Lakers are in big trouble. They have to win 3 in a row or start their off-season this week

[godsentme]

2. Sports are a good distraction

I'm not a fan of NBA but playoffs are fun to watch. Also watching NHL playoffs and golf. I like Rory McIlroy. Even if I don't really care who is playing, it distracts me away from news.

[leftieNanner]

3. The Warriors Rockets game last night

Was equally epic!

[JT45242]

4. NBA so much better in playoffs than regular season

No back to backs.
No load management.
Teams play defense.

They have time to scheme up the opponent and take something away.

The warriors game yesterday was a great example. Houston was face guarding Steph 40 feet from the basket. So what do Warriors do late, have Steph flash and draw a double team WITHOUT THE BALL to get layups for Payton twice. Then Steph lights them up even with being face guarded by pinballing that guy off three screeners who actually set solid screens and no "ole" screen (as we called them when I coached) of letting the guy run through like a bullfight.

It is a good distraction