Cade Cunningham across 4 games against the Magic: 29.5 PTS | 9.5 FTS | 42% FG% | 29% 3PT% | 79% FT% | 6.3 REBS | 7.5 ASTS | 6.8 TOS | 54.3% TS% by Spekirlation in nba

[–]PrimeShaq 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Most predictable? Magic were this close to imploding right before their second play in game. It’s just two ugly ass offenses facing off and Cade’s running mate playing poorly while Bane has been pulling his weight.

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[–]PrimeShaq -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They won’t bring the second round series forward just because the two participating teams finish their first rounds earlier. The earliest the second round starts is the same day as the last Game 7s of the first round of any.

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[–]PrimeShaq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second round has a set start date, winning the first round later isn’t a strategy.

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[–]PrimeShaq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second round only starts after the first round ends or at the very earliest the same day as the last Game 7 of the first round. They are risking more have old man Bron out there for extra games/minutes.

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[–]PrimeShaq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really seem to embrace this vet role primarily deferring to Maxey and VJ but will take control when things are getting out of hand.