Rohan Bhaunt

2 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Rohan Bhaunt

The Cavs started the playoffs the same way they ended their regular season. With sheer dominance. Facing the Heat in the first round, they pulled off the most lopsided sweep in NBA playoffs history. A combined 122 points separated the two teams in the four-game series. Looked like no team in the East could even compete against the Cavs. But the Pacers shattered that illusion by sending Donovan Mitchell and Co. packing in just five games. So, what went wrong?

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Rohan Bhaunt

With Stephen Curry sidelined due to a hamstring injury, the Warriors needed the remaining players to bring their A game for tonight’s Wolves clash. A win at home is crucial for Steve Kerr’s squad because it could extend the series to Game 6, the expected timeline for Steph’s return. However, the Bay Area team’s first half performance raised major concerns about the team’s ability to stay afloat without their biggest superstar. Well, the Warriors finished the opening half leading by two points.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Rohan Bhaunt

With Paul George jumping ship and Kawhi Leonard missing majority of the season due to lingering knee issues, not many bet on the Clippers to have a solid campaign. Yet, here we are. The LA team is up 2-1 against the Nuggets, on track to eliminate the 2023 champs. But how did the Clippers beat the odds and thrive amid adversity? Well, the answer to that question might not lie in their roster, but in those who run it – Ty Lue and Jeff Van Gundy.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Rohan Bhaunt

It has been a busy few weeks for the Warriors. First, they were competing in the heated West playoff race, fighting to avoid the Play-in tournament. When that didn’t work out, they were forced to suit up for an additional Play-in game against the Grizzlies. Sure, they won and bagged the seventh seed. But there was no time to celebrate. Just five days later, the Rockets series began. And carrying them through all this chaos – Who else? Stephen Curry.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Tanay Sahai

When Klay Thompson left Bay Area to join the Mavs, one of his key motivations was to share the court with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. “Playing with Luka and Kyrie, that’s what was attractive, especially watching their championship run. I was really shocked to see the chemistry with their teammates.” He told the media. But just when the superstar trio was beginning to find their groove, everything changed!Luka got traded to the Lakers, and Kyrie suffered a season-ending ACL injury.