{"id":95129,"date":"2023-04-16T04:25:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T04:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/16\/finding-the-nba-playoff-x-factors\/"},"modified":"2023-04-16T04:25:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-16T04:25:27","slug":"finding-the-nba-playoff-x-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/16\/finding-the-nba-playoff-x-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the NBA playoff X elements"},"content":{"rendered":"

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That will likely be key for the Heat to open up the lane for Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Bam Adebayo to get single protection on drives to the basket. Miami\u2019s offense is sluggish, predictable, and uninspiring. But if Lowry can reclaim just a little of the magic he had throughout his prime years in Toronto, the Heat can add a much-needed dynamic to their offense. The Bucks are top-of-the-line defensive groups within the league, and if Lowry is a non-factor, Milwaukee\u2019s finest perimeter defender Jrue Holiday can put the clamps on Herro. If Lowry can maintain Holiday trustworthy, the Heat can perhaps steal a sport or two as an alternative of being swept.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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