It is that time of year again. The time with only good teams, no bad teams. The competitiveness and intensity are at an all-time high. This is the time where legends are made and champions are crowned. This is the NBA Playoffs.
The NBA Playoffs has had a rich history of rich moments. From the best buzzer beaters to the punishing posterizing dunks, you can just about guarantee that there will be franchise defining moments in the NBA Playoffs.
Dynasties are formed in the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics of the 60's and 80's, the Lakers of the 80's and 2000's, the Spurs of the 2000's, the Bulls of the 90's, and the Warriors of the 2010s helped grow the game of basketball's popularity into what it is now. These franchises the have produced generation defining players such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Stephen Curry, and Bill Russell have all had their fair share of success in the NBA Playoffs. The success of these dynasties is a reflection of the greatness that any team can achieve in the NBA Playoffs.
Rivalries rise in the playoffs. We've seen rich rivalries such as Celtics/Lakers, Bulls/Pistons, and Sixers/Celtics clash in the playoffs and give us unforgettable games. The beauty of the rivalry is that great games can always be expected out of the two teams. The Celtics/Lakers rivalry is always bound to give fans classic after classic, even in the regular season. The Bulls/Pistons rivalry has given us classic games with a lot of physicality and trash talk.
The 2021 NBA Playoffs will look to bring more of this excitement, more of the hustle, more of the greatness as playoffs in years past. Great moments will inevitably be had, tough battles will be fought, and at the end of it all, an NBA champion will be crowned!
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