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Which is more important for a championship team: good defense or good offense? Kevin Pelton examines.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Amin Elhassan writes that several players who normally come off the bench are playing like impact starters in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at what's next for Phil Jackson. The Raptors, with a young and talented roster, tops the list of potential destinations.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

It is time for LA to think about the summer of 2014 and the next era of Lakers basketball.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at what's next for the Lakers following their first-round elimination from the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Which teams have the best chance of bouncing back from an 0-2 series deficit? Tom Haberstroh weighs in.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Bradford Doolittle takes an in-depth look at the Lakers' Game 1 playoff loss to the Spurs. He writes that coach Mike D'Antoni would be wise to spread out Pau Gasol's and Dwight Howard's playing time, and to play Metta World Peace as a stretch 4.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

What can the Lakers do on offense to even their series against the Spurs? Kevin Pelton has two options.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2013

Which teams had the best performances of the opening weekend? Kevin Pelton examines.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Los Angeles Lakers-San Antonio Spurs first-round matchup with expert scouting and advanced metric analysis.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2013

Insider betting expert Dave Tuley breaks down the top title bets heading into the 2013 NBA playoffs, noting the Oklahoma City Thunder's 4-1 odds. Also, a look at teams to fade or back in individual playoff games.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2013

Which team will win each of the four Western Conference playoff series? Kevin Pelton examines.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

How will the remaining seeds and series for the postseason play out? Kevin Pelton examines.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at which teams stand to gain the most from shorter rotations in the playoffs. If you're the Miami Heat, that just means more of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

Breaking down the race for eighth in the Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Amin Elhassan says Dwight Howard and six other players will be the difference down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013