ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night at Paycom Center for a pivotal Game 5, with both teams seeking to claim a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. Despite ranking first in good passing and third in attacking the rim frequency, the Nuggets struggled offensively in Game 4, shooting just 31.3% from the field in a 92-87 loss that allowed Oklahoma City to even the series. The Thunder's defensive prowess has been on full display, particularly against Nikola Jokic, who has been held to 31.9% shooting over the last two games while committing 10 turnovers...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers stand one victory away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals after taking a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers following their dominant 129-109 win in Game 4. Using their second-ranked pick-and-roll offense and efficient transition attack, the Pacers dismantled the Cavaliers with a historic 41-point halftime advantage, tying the largest lead in postseason history. Pascal Siakam led a balanced Pacers attack that saw seven players score in double figures while the team showcased its second-ranked passing prowess with 25 assists to Cleveland's mere 3 in the first half. Now heading back to Cleveland for Game...