Every team in the first round of the NBA playoffs has played two games, and starting Thursday, every series will switch locales as Game 3s get underway. With the playoff hoops already feeling hot and heavy, here are five big questions to keep an eye on as the postseason continues.
Will the Clippers stop the drop?
All the fears opponents had about the Suns’ midrange prowess came true for Los Angeles in its Game 2 loss to Phoenix. The Suns shot 29—29!!!!!!—midrange jumpers against the Clips in Game 2. For reference, the Bulls led the league in such shot attempts at 17.8 during the regular season. And the Nets—thanks in large part to Kevin Durant—led the league in efficiency on middies, converting at a 48.9% rate. Phoenix shot 21-of-29 from midrange Tuesday, a robust, comical, knee-slapping 72.4% on what is allegedly the least efficient shot in the game.
