Midway through the first round of the NBA playoffs, each series has begun to take shape. Some as expected, some not so much. In certain cases, specific teams have left us with more questions than answers.
On one hand, LeBron James has the Lakers out to a dominant start to the postseason, all without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles has a 3–0 lead on Houston, which has been without Kevin Durant for two games already. The Hawks have been a pleasant surprise, currently with a 2–1 lead on the Knicks, as Atlanta looks to prove it’s ready to contend immediately in the post-Trae Young era.
