10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

Somehow, even though it feels like just yesterday that James Harden was alleging Daryl Morey doesn’t wear flame-retardant pants, the 2023-24 NBA regular season is coming to a close in just a couple of weeks.

Time sure flies when you’re tracking 30 teams’ worth of basketball, doesn’t it?

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

While the calendar is on the brink of transitioning to the play-in tournament, conference playoffs, and NBA Finals, we’re not there yet.

Plenty remains to be figured out, followed, contemplated, and lost sleep over. From postseason seeds and rising threats to critical injuries, player returns, shifting trends, and passionate end-of-year awards debates, we’re in for a truly wild and high-stakes finish.

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Which storylines, developments, and questions will define the chaos we’re about to witness before the regular season wraps up on April 12?

Why, I’m so very glad you asked.

Injury Impact on Playoff Race and Postseason

Can the NBA please turn off injuries? I’m asking for… well, everyone in the playoff race.

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

It seems like injuries that will ultimately matter are reaching an all-time high. Keeping track of their sheer breadth can be overwhelming.

Donovan Mitchell recently underwent a nasal procedure and has been dealing with something throughout the year. Evan Mobley just exited a walking boot after an ankle issue. Tyrese Haliburton’s true shooting percentage has dropped significantly since returning from his hamstring injury. And Bennedict Mathurin’s season-ending shoulder surgery is a significant concern for the Indiana Pacers, who traded away Buddy Hield.

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

10 Storylines to Define Final 3 Weeks of the NBA Season

Russell Westbrook’s fractured left hand may be dismissed by some, but the Los Angeles Clippers clearly miss his physicality, rebounding, and rim pressure. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat always seem to be dealing with injuries. Tyler Herro and Kevin Love haven’t played in what feels like forever.

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