The Plot (4) vs (4) The Playoff Risers
SV Bo7: Victor Wembanyama vs Jalen Brunson
Indi has goat potential, when I finally thought I figured him out after playing him twice he kinda just brute forced me LOL (knock hoodra into someone with no amulet usage be so fr). Indi has weaknesses in his game like wemby's physicality, however this can cause uncertainty and act as a strength because he might just try to post you up anyway while you're waiting for the pull up. Bea has been a star in the last couple years after historically being a good starter level player, but since changing environments at barras that season has been one of the best players without much debate.
SV Bo5: Alex Caruso vs Tyrese Haliburton
While by no means a star, having a player like itchy proves really beneficial to winning the tour, great on defence (i.e while down) and can give you 20 if you don't give them enough credit. Fancy has really refined his game a lot, starting out as a raw talent, ok builder and somewhat predictable player turning into one of the best builders, great clicker and one of the most electric players to watch.
SV Bo5: Jaylin Williams vs Ivica Zubac
Jaylin is a cheerleader through and through and that's kinda why you pick him. In a solid place to get playoff minutes after injuries (uh) right now. Zubac was always kind of just there, but recently he's been an impressive starting centre, definitely not very versatile but does a few things very well.
SS Bo7: Kawhi Leonard vs Cade Cunningham
Is this the dagger? Kawhi can guard any position at a top level like gorilaa can play any slot, clutched tiebreak. Used to developing in terms of offensive potency but is now undeniably a consistent weapon on that end. Cade is a great, well-rounded player with very high upside , but just struggles to win sometimes. Definitely someone that can get you some points when the team slows down, which helps motivates others to try harder.
SS Bo5: Jordan Clarkson vs Aaron Gordon
Jordan Clarkson is Filipino and he'll average like 15pts a season, just quite streaky. Aaron Gordon goes under the radar in comparison to his teammates, but is without a doubt a big reason for the nuggets success, just like deddd is a big reason panchams are here right now.
SM: Mike Conley vs Gradey Dick
Mike Conley is a veteran who was a great player in his time and while he might've slowed down a bit in recent years, certain things that are important to his game aren't affected by age. I don't know a whole lot about Gradey Dick but he has a funny name and is a solid scorer, just lacks consistency.
ORAS: Josh Giddey vs Jayson Tatum
I wanted to call someone Josh Giddey and lets be real he is not Fancy anymore. Jayson Tatum is a great player with no real weakness and historically can play bad and get carried by his team anyway. kaif is kaif. He hasn't looked like that this tour, but in general the comparison is there.
BW: Rui Hachimura vs Devin Booker
Rui can give you a three when you need one, however he's not who you would rely on to run an offense, rather a member in a system. Devin Booker is someone everyone recognises as one of the best players, just no one knows exactly where he stands. Great scorer and can have insane performances but not always a consistent winner.
On paper it seems quite Panchams favoured, however heatrans have proven time and time again they can escape any tough situation. For Panchams to win, it's vital they get early wins and secure a lead before the last few games to give some headway against probably the clutchest team I've ever seen.
