With the break following the All-Star Weekend zipped by, teams and players are now focussed on the 2017 post-season. Home-court advantage, playoffs seedings and the URGENCY TO GRAB the eighth and final spot in both Conferences, will see the period between now and mid-April feature some most exciting match-ups. With that perspective, here’s a look at some of the important storylines to follow.
The 2017 All-Star Weekend lived up to its hype and more. From the many wow moments courtesy the Dunk Contest, the 66th All Star Game, the 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge, to our very own Tanmay Bhat’s and Gursimran Khamba’s adventures in New Orleans, there was plenty of action, adventure and fun headlining the festivities. And to top all that, there was the Kevin Durant announcement, which will see the Golden State Warriors superstar heading to India in the 2017 off season, following the NBA Finals.
But before Durant lands in India, there is so much NBA action to look forward to. With the break following the All-Star Weekend zipped by, teams and players are now focussed on the 2017 post season. Home-court advantage, playoffs seedings and the urgency to grab the eighth and final spot in both Conferences, will see the period between now and mid-April feature some most exciting match-ups. With that perspective, here’s a look at some of the important storylines to follow:
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