An NBA Christmas: 1 thing every team should have atop their holiday wishlist

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Memphis Grizzlies

Christmas wishlist: A deep playoff run 

The Memphis Grizzlies have been tabbed as “next” in the Western Conference for the past few seasons but this needs to finally be the year where it happens for them. That’s why this holiday season, the Grizzlies should be hoping for a deep playoff run in the Western Conference.

If the Grizzlies can make a run to the conference finals, there will be some cementing of their status as a contender in the West moving forward. The Grizzlies need some validation in the playoffs.

Miami Heat

Christmas wishlist: A return to excellence from 3 

It’s been a rough season so far for the Miami Heat. They’ve been inconsistent for the better part of the season and there’s no clear indication that they’re going to turn things around. But one thing they should be hoping for that perhaps could turn things around for them is a return to excellence from 3.

Last season, the Heat was the best 3-point shooting team in the league. This season, they’re in the bottom third. It’s hard to blame just their shooting but it’s also hard not to believe that it has played a huge role in the team’s step back.