The Miami Heat recently shared a nostalgic poster commemorating their 2012 Eastern Conference Finals win over the Celtics. Oddly, while Chris Bosh was digitally added and Dwyane Wade featured prominently, LeBron James—who delivered a historic 45-point Game 6—was absent. As a seasoned NBA analyst, I unpack the optics of this omission: a clerical error, a subtle rebranding move, or just social media team oversight? Dive into the data and context behind one of basketball’s most puzzling promotional choices.

In a candid interview with Lakers Nation, Austin Reaves opened up about his underwhelming performance in the first round of the playoffs against the Timberwolves. The Lakers guard admitted he struggled with Minnesota's defensive schemes, particularly their aggressive switching. As a data analyst who's crunched numbers on every pick-and-roll this postseason, I'll break down where Reaves faltered - and why there's reason for optimism moving forward.