We might have been swept by Charlotte this season, but the games are so much closer where most came down to the last shot/ft. It's not similar to how Miami swept this season series. I would say we were just unlucky this season vs them. We gotta give credit to the Bobcats tho. Just like us or even worse, they are the laughing stock of the league for a long time. Signing the best big man in the league was key - Al Jefferson. Other than Kyle Lowry, he was the biggest snub of the all-star game. He deserves to be there rather than overrated Roy Hibbert and Rupaul.
The key factor I would have to be - "Foul on Jonas". Jonas did a terrific job against Hibbert and has dominated Drummond this season too. But he struggles against bigs that have a perimeter game and /or polished post games (Jefferson, Cousins, Aldridge).
It should still be a good series regardless. We all want Washington, but they did beat us at home after 3 OT's, so technically, the momentum's in their favour. Playoffs are a different ball game. 1 injury can also decide a series regardless of ranking (Bulls vs. Philly).
The key factor I would have to be - "Foul on Jonas". Jonas did a terrific job against Hibbert and has dominated Drummond this season too. But he struggles against bigs that have a perimeter game and /or polished post games (Jefferson, Cousins, Aldridge).
It should still be a good series regardless. We all want Washington, but they did beat us at home after 3 OT's, so technically, the momentum's in their favour. Playoffs are a different ball game. 1 injury can also decide a series regardless of ranking (Bulls vs. Philly).
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