time passes very quickly. With the end of the All-Star Weekend of the 19-20 season, it is also announced that the regular season of this season is halfway through. The 16 teams that can finally enter the playoffs are basically confirmed. As the schedule progresses, each team's response to those We also have a comprehensive understanding of the strength and tactics of potential opponents, and strive to find ways to restrain them. But sometimes, it is not just the superstars in the team who can determine the outcome of the game, but maybe the little guys can also influence the game. Then Among these playoff teams, who can be the X factor that determines the outcome of the game?
Lakers - Rondo
Why did the Lakers not choose to trade Rondo or buy out Rondo despite knowing that the team's lineup has flaws and needs to strengthen the point guard position, and Rondo has been suffering from injuries? The reason is very simple, that is, in the playoffs, Rondo's experience and organizational ability can completely become the X factor that determines the outcome of the game. Why did the Bucks end up being overturned by the Raptors despite taking the lead last season? The most fundamental reason is that after Antetokounmpo was restricted, the team lacked a qualified tactical starting point and organizer to keep the Bucks' offense running smoothly, and this game Among the Lakers this season, the most indispensable thing is the option to end the offense, but the only ones who can effectively organize the team's offense are James and Rondo. In the playoffs, James will definitely encounter strict defense from his opponents. At this time Rondo's experience and organizational skills are needed to serve as the team's second ball-holding point to share the defensive pressure on James, and these are what Rondo is best at.
Nuggets - Michael Porter Jr. Porter
Among the Nuggets, the player who can become the X factor is Michael Porter Jr. After returning from injury, Porter's performance improved as the schedule progressed and he adapted to the game. Gradually getting better, after a big gamble in the draft and a year of waiting, the Nuggets seem to have reached the harvest season. Although this season is only Porter's rookie season, he has also experienced serious injuries. Sickness, but don’t forget that if it weren’t for injuries, maybe the No. 1 pick in 2018 should belong to him. Porter’s athletic ability, his height and wingspan, his excellent ball-holding skills and shooting ability all determine him. Have the possibility to become the X factor of the team, you need to know In the regular season this season, Porter averaged only 14.1 minutes per game, averaging 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds, as well as 50.6% field goal percentage and 42.7% three-point shooting percentage. If these are converted into What about 30 minutes?
Clippers- Zubac
The Clippers are not short of scoring masters, George, Leonard, Lou Williams, Harrell, and even Morris who just joined the team, are all They have the ability to contribute 20+ points in a single game, but the opponents of these Clippers naturally know it, which makes it impossible for them to become the X factor that affects the game. The most likely Clippers player is Zubac. and Shamet, but the editor prefers Zubac, because Zubac can provide the Clippers with enough height, and his scoring efficiency and rebounding can also play an unexpected role in the game.
Jazz - Conley
The X factor in the Jazz lineup is the former quasi-All-Star player Mike Conley. Due to injuries and the delay in integrating into the Jazz's offensive system, after joining the Jazz this season, Conley’s status and data are out There has been a clear decline and the core style of the Grizzlies has been lost. But for the Jazz, how far they can go in the playoffs depends on how much strength Conley can exert, because no matter it is Neither Mudiay nor Clarkson can replace Conley, but Conley, who has regained his form, still has the ability to determine the outcome of the game.
Mosaic Team-House
sent Capela away, almost leaving the team's inside line in a vacuum. If you want to go further in the playoffs, you need outside players to perform better, and in the team Among them, House, who has secured the starting position this season, will undoubtedly be the most likely to become the team's X factor, because the team needs not only his three-pointers, but also his excellent athletic ability and defense.
Mavericks - Boban
The X factor of the Mavericks is Boban. Although after joining the Mavericks, Boban did not get many playing opportunities. His slow movement speed is also inconsistent with the overall performance of the Mavericks. The style of play is incompatible, but don’t forget that as long as given a chance, Boban has the ability to play a dominant performance on the offensive end in about 10 minutes of playing time, and in the playoffs, this is enough to determine the final outcome of the game. .
Thunder team -Muscala
Whether in the Hawks, Lakers or Thunder, Muscala has proven himself with his strength. At most, he is a qualified rotation player, but he has the potential to become the Thunder's playoff player. The possibility of game Creating space for , Paul, and other outside players can also create a lot of trouble for the Clippers, who are not very tall, on the defensive end.
Grizzlies - Brandon Clark
Before the start of this season, no one could have imagined that the Grizzlies, which had just begun to rebuild, would once again enter the top eight in the Western Conference and lead the Trail Blazers, who are ninth in the Western Conference, by 3.5 games. , very likely to become a playoff A member of the team, and among all the Grizzlies players, Brandon Clark has the possibility of becoming the team's X factor. The No. 21 pick in the 2019 draft has already become a The team's best sixth man, averaging 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on 62.3 field goal percentage and 40.4% three-point shooting.
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Raptors - Gasol
Gasol's scoring and rebounding data this season have dropped to career lows, but this still cannot reduce the possibility that he will become the Raptors' X privacy and determine the outcome of the game. Because Gasol Er is really the kind of player who, even if he doesn't score, can rely on his defense and support ability to change the form of the game on the court. What's more, Gasol is still far from the age where he can be ignored on the offensive end. Able to complete post-ups, his three-point shooting percentage of 40.3% per game is still a fatal threat to opponents.
Celtics - Hayward
How far the Celtics can go this season depends on the team's X factor, Hayward, who was once the best small forward in the league. First, although injuries have had a big impact on Hayward, it is undeniable that Hayward still has the ability to determine the outcome of the game. Even if it were not for the injury, Hayward would be more suitable to become The core leader of this team.
Heat - Dragic
Not sending Dragic away before the deadline of the trading day may be the most correct decision made by the Heat this season. Although his starting position was replaced by Nunn during this season, but On the bench, Dragic performed his best performance in recent seasons, and is most likely to become the X factor that determines the outcome of the Heat's game, because he is in better shape than Iguodala. , compared to Herro and Duncan Robinson, his skills are more comprehensive, compared to Nunn, he is more experienced, and he is also the best organizer in the Heat lineup.
76ers - Korkmaz
Among all the playoff teams this season, no team is in urgent need of three-pointers and space like the 76ers, and the best team in the team can provide these. The player is Korkmaz. With a three-point shooting percentage of nearly 40% this season, he even has hope. He hopes to become the best helper for the two emperors in the playoffs, relying on his excellent three-point ability to determine the outcome of the game. Moreover, in the regular season, Korkmaz has proven more than once that he has the ability to become the X factor. Strength, in the games against Bulls and Grizzlies, Korkmaz scored 30 points in two consecutive games, and his three-point shooting percentage was 54.5% and 77.8% respectively.
Pacers- Oladipo
As the leader of the Pacers, Oladipo finally returned to the game amidst the eager waiting of fans, but after a serious injury, he needs to find his status in the game. The state and familiarity with the team's style of play require process and time. However, as the schedule progresses, Oladipo's state will become better and better. However, even in the playoffs this season, he will not be able to fully recover. Peak state and level, but in terms of his strength, he can definitely become the X factor that determines the victory or defeat of the Pacers at critical moments.
Nets - LeVert
With the joining of Irving drinking Durant and the rise of Dinwiddie, many fans may have very vague memories of the name LeVert, but if it weren't for injuries in the first place, , perhaps LeVert has already become the core of the Nets One of the players, even so, this season LeVert has quietly averaged a career-high 15.6 points per game and 37% of three-pointers while averaging less than 30 minutes per game. rate, and also had 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals. Although the injury prevented him from becoming the core of the team, he did not lose the ability to determine the outcome of the game.
Magic Team- Fultz
The He is getting better and better, especially Fultz, who has the ball-handling ability and impact power that the Magic's outside players lack. These are crucial for the playoffs, not to mention Fultz also showed good performance. His organizational ability and defensive ability make him the most likely player in the Magic's current lineup to determine the outcome of the game.
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