Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, starting with the Atlanta Hawks emerging as the best story of Round 1 and CJ McCollum’s dominant play. They dive into how athleticism is shaping the postseason, the challenge Jalen Brunson faces scoring against strong defenders, and how the Hawks are targeting him in actions, while also questioning the Knicks’ flexibility and long-standing issues, and Jonathan Kuminga’s impact. They then discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dominant win over the Denver Nuggets, and what’s going wrong for Nikola Jokic, including struggles defending at the rim and concerns about Aaron Gordon’s health, and Anthony Edwards’ intriguing series. They wrap with thoughts on the Toronto Raptors bouncing back against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff matchups, adjustments, and the biggest performances of the postseason. An ALLCITY Network Production