• This conference finals matchup will be decided by second-chance points

    Both teams have similar offensive and defensive ratings. The separating variable in their regular season splits: Team A gives up 13.4 offensive rebounds per game, Team B gives up 9.8. That 3.6 difference translates to roughly 4 second-chance points per game. Over a 6-7 game series that's a 24-28 point total swing.

  • Both teams have similar offensive and defensive ratings. The separating variable in their regular season splits: Team A gives up 13.4 offensive rebounds per game, Team B gives up 9.8. That 3.6 difference translates to roughly 4 second-chance points per game. Over a 6-7 game series that's a 24-28 point total swing.