Playoff Pressure: Who's Feeling the Heat in the NBA?

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We dive into the most pressured NBA playoff entities of 2024, ranking players and teams based on expectations, past performance, and future implications for their legacies.
• Honorable mentions include the Houston Rockets (young team exceeding expectations), Miami Heat (post-Jimmy Butler questions), Austin Reaves (overhyped by fans), and former champions Jalen Brown and Nikola Jokić
• The Knicks rank 8th due to high expectations despite Brunson's injury
• Giannis and Dame face pressure to succeed or risk Giannis potentially leaving for another team
• Jimmy Butler needs to prove he was worth trading for after his Miami Heat drama
• Jason Tatum must win Finals MVP if Boston wins again to avoid being permanently second to Jaylen Brown
• Donovan Mitchell faces questions about being a true #1 option on a championship team
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander risks Joel Embiid comparisons if his regular season success doesn't translate to playoffs
• Ja Morant's off-court antics and celebrations create extra pressure to perform
• LeBron, Steph, and KD tie for most pressured due to their ongoing chase of Jordan's legacy
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Chapters

1. Show Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Honorable Mentions: Teams 16-9 (00:00:58)

3. Top 8 Most Pressured: Places 8-6 (00:04:43)

4. Top 5 Most Pressured Players (00:11:05)

5. The Most Pressured: Three-Way Tie (00:16:15)

6. Episode Conclusion and Call to Action (00:18:55)