The semifinal series feature interesting subplots, but three of them lack the qualities to make them spectacular.
The Lakers are already on their way to ousting the injury-riddled Jazz, the Cavs squelched Kevin Garnett's best playoff performance since 2008, and Orlando should feast on Atlanta's soft interior.
Thank the basketball Gods for the Suns vs. the Spurs series.
This should be a six- to seven-game affair featuring bad blood, vengeful crowds and two teams seeking to establish or maintain their dominance over the opponent.
What makes this series even more compelling is the relative vulnerability of both teams and the measures they've undertaken to minimize those weaknesses. Role players have stepped up, all-stars have stepped down and coaches have played their respective hands as ...
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NBA Playoffs: An In-Depth Phoenix vs. San Antonio Breakdown
Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Matt Petersen in NBAComments Off on NBA Playoffs: An In-Depth Phoenix vs. San Antonio Breakdown