Zach Kram
Staff Writer
Zach writes about baseball, basketball, and other assorted topics.
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Lonnie Walker IV Hijacked the Steph and LeBron Show
In Game 4 of Lakers-Warriors, the series’ brightest stars took center stage, with Curry carving up the Lakers in the pick-and-roll and James hunting Curry, just like old times. That is, until an unlikely fourth-quarter hero emerged to push the Lakers’ series lead to 3-1.
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Five Key Numbers That Explain Celtics-Sixers So Far
How did Joel Embiid’s presence transform Philly’s defense? Can Boston’s depth make life easy for Jayson Tatum? These five numbers tell the story of Games 1 and 2—as well as what trends to monitor as the series unfolds.
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The Suns Have Given Themselves Almost No Margin for Error
Between an offensive approach that relies heavily on midrange jumpers and a shallow roster that places a massive burden on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the Suns face not one but two major math problems
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What’s Next for the Bucks After Their Stupefying Early Playoff Exit?
Milwaukee’s Game 5 collapse served as a microcosm of all the issues that have most plagued it in recent years. As long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is around, the Bucks aren’t quite in "blow it up" territory, but they face some critical questions this offseason.
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The Heat Didn’t Need a Miracle to Come Back in Game 4. They Had Jimmy Butler.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was back in the lineup for the Bucks, but it didn’t matter. Playoff Jimmy dropped 56 spectacular points and put the Heat a game away from upsetting the title favorites in the first round.
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The Grizzlies and Bucks Showed How to Survive Without Your Best Player
It’s not easy to overcome the loss of stars like Ja Morant or Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Memphis and Milwaukee found a way in must-win games. Here are five lessons (Warriors, take note!) from their performances.
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The Warriors Are in Uncharted Territory and the Pressure Is Rising
Despite poor shooting from the Kings, the Warriors are down 2-0 for the first time in the entire Steph Curry era. They aren’t done yet, but the pressure is on.
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Five Reasons NBA Lineup Data Is Lying to You
Just how good is the Lakers’ new starting five? And who has the best five-man group in the NBA? As the 2022-23 playoffs approach, here are some tips for how to use—and not use—lineup data.
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Which of the NBA’s One-Way Teams Will Win the West?
Historically, title contenders are dominant on both ends of the floor. This year, however, only one team in the West (kind of) fits the bill, and every team has obvious, potentially exploitable flaws entering the playoffs.
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Odds Machine: Where Does the NBA Playoff Race Stand Entering the Final Weekend of the Season?
The regular season will end on Sunday, but there are still postseason berths—and seeds—up for grabs. Check out The Ringer’s Odds Machine to make sense of the chaos as we round the final corner toward Game 82.