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PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers bring their league-leading offense to Miami for Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Heat on Saturday at Kaseya Center. The Cavaliers, who boasted the best offensive rating in the regular season and have maintained that distinction through two playoff games, hold a commanding 2-0 series lead heading into this pivotal contest. Cleveland's offensive firepower stems from their high spacing (ranked 3rd), efficient rim attacks (5th), and disciplined ball control (4th in turnover rate) according to ShotQuality data, helping them average an impressive 121.9 points per game. The Cavs' balanced attack features Donovan Mitchell, who...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets clash in a pivotal Game Four at the Intuit Dome with the home team holding a 2-1 series advantage following their dominant 117-83 victory in Game Three. Los Angeles has leveraged their league-leading frequency of post-up shots and efficient three-point shooting (ranked 4th) to take control of the series, while creating difficulties for the Nuggets with their strong defensive rebounding (ranked 3rd). Kawhi Leonard has been exceptional throughout the series, following up his 39-point masterclass in Game Two with 21 points and 11 rebounds in the Clippers' blowout win. The Clippers' home-court advantage...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors (48-34) will host the Houston Rockets (52-30) in a pivotal Game 3 matchup at Chase Center with the first-round Western Conference series tied 1-1. After dropping Game 2 by a score of 109-94, the Warriors hope to leverage their home-court advantage despite potentially missing Jimmy Butler due to a pelvis contusion suffered in the previous contest. The Rockets, boasting the NBA's top-ranked defense against shots attacking the rim and leading the league in offensive rebounding percentage (30.4%), dominated the glass in Game 2 with 47 total rebounds compared to Golden State's 33. Jalen Green exploded for...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to complete their series sweep against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 at FedExForum on Saturday afternoon. After an incredible comeback victory in Game 3, where they erased a 29-point deficit to win 114-108, the Thunder have showcased why they're ranked first in multiple defensive categories according to ShotQuality data. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead Oklahoma City's attack with 31 points in Game 3, supported by Jalen Williams' 26 points and Chet Holmgren's 24-point contribution. The Thunder's league-leading efficiency from the free throw line (81.9%) and their ability to force turnovers while maintaining the lowest...