David Bernal

David Bernal

Pretending to know stuff since 1999

Jun 1, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrate after defeating the Miami Heat in game one of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Back Cuts and Mismatches: How Denver Nuggets carved up the Heat in Game 1

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Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense is saving their offense, and their season

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 06: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets react during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns is the biggest blockbuster of all-time

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls controls the ball against the Houston Rockets on December 26, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bulls are at risk of getting caught in no-man’s land

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Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Hawks have gained talent but kept the same problems

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Jul 7, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith II (1) during an NBA Summer League game at T&M. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Summer League: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren flash

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Golden State Warriors Andrew Wiggins (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Andrew Wiggins and Warriors culture

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Jarrett Allen (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

How Jarrett Allen and the Cleveland Cavaliers have learned to thrive together

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Chicago Bulls (Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports)

Chicago Bulls are showing sustainability as they find new ways to win

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Russell Westbrook (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Los Angeles Lakers: One game in, the Lakers clearly have rotation issues

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Russell Westbrook (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

Los Angeles Lakers: Does it matter that Russell Westbrook isn’t a ‘fit’?

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Milwaukee Bucks (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

The Milwaukee Bucks finally scaled the mountain

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NBA Finals Devin Booker and Khris Middleton (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

NBA Finals: Game 2 between Bucks-Suns explained in 5 plays

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LA Clippers Paul George and Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: The heartbreak and promise of the 2021 season

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Phoenix Suns Devin Booker (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

LA Clippers: Against Deandre Ayton, small ball can’t measure up

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NBA Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Denver Nuggets: There are no easy answers against the Phoenix Suns

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