http://www.basketballprospectus.com The past week at Basketball Propectus. http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2294 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2294 The absence of Chris Bosh put extra weight on LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who were hampered by fatigue down the stretch of a Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers. 2012-05-16 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2293 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2293 With superior ball movement and a sound defensive game plan, the San Antonio Spurs comfortably took care of Game 1, but the Los Angeles Clippers may have found something useful by going small in the fourth quarter. 2012-05-16 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2292 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2292 Even though Danny Ainge planned for flexibility this summer, he may find that the status quo makes the most sense when he examines this summer`s landscape. Bradford takes a look in a piece for ESPN Insider. 2012-05-16 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2289 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2289 The matchups and rankings on offense and defense of these two teams suggest a high-scoring series. Can the Clippers stop the Spurs enough to win? 2012-05-15 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2291 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2291 After the first two games of the Celtics-Sixers semifinal in the East, it looks like we have a series even closer than we anticipated -- and could have hoped for. 2012-05-15 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2288 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2288 The Oklahoma City Thunder put an end to any talk of rust by scorching the nets against a Los Angeles Lakers team that wasn`t equipped with a game plan to handle Russell Westbrook and the rest of the Thunder`s weapons. 2012-05-15 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2290 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2290 In his feature for ESPN Insider, John says Bruce Weber has the talent on hand for a Sweet 16 run in his first season at Kansas State, provided he and his team can come to an understanding on style. 2012-05-15 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2287 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2287 The L.A. Lakers have history on their side, but that`s about it against a talented Oklahoma City Thunder team apparently built to match up with the Lakers. 2012-05-14 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2286 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2286 Both Los Angeles teams won the deciding games of their opening-round series. The Lakers exploited their advantage on the interior, while the Clippers benefited from Memphis failing to do the same. 2012-05-13 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2284 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2284 In a matchup few thought we`d see, two classic rivals clash for a berth in the East finals. 2012-05-12 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2285 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2285 The second Eastern Conference semifinal might not have the historical allure of Boston-Philadelphia, but the Heat and Pacers feature a fascinating contrast of styles. 2012-05-12 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2283 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2283 Dominant performances from Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, combined with Blake Griffin and Chris Paul playing at far less than 100 percent, helped the Memphis Grizzlies win a chaotic Game 6 on the road. 2012-05-12 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2279 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2279 The Boston Celtics left an opening for the Atlanta Hawks to force Game Seven, but made just enough plays down the stretch and got some help from the Hawks as they advanced. 2012-05-11 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2281 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2281 Now that Chicago`s abbreviated playoff run is over, what comes next for the battered Bulls? 2012-05-11 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2277 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2277 The shorthanded Bulls staved off elimination at home on Tuesday, but will a similarly ugly effort on Thursday get them back to the Windy City for a Game Seven? 2012-05-10 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2280 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2280 After winning two games with middling shooting, the Denver Nuggets caught fire from the perimeter and blew out a Los Angeles Lakers team that got little production from its star big men. 2012-05-10 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2276 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2276 The Memphis Grizzlies went back inside--at least in the first half--and recreated the formula that was so successful for them in the first two games against the Los Angeles Clippers. 2012-05-10 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2275 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2275 Carmelo Anthony delivered another strong individual effort, but without enough help from beyond the arc and with the Miami Heat cruising on offense, the New York Knicks still saw their season come to an end. 2012-05-10 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2278 http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2278 At the end of a topsy-turvy season, what can the Knicks do to close the gap between them and the top teams in the East? 2012-05-10