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Old 09-13-2020, 03:02 PM   #308
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
I think it's a playoff thing.

1) there is WAY more shot blocking (block that many shots in the regular season, and you'll be decimated by injuries)

2) way more clutching and grabbing (which the refs won't let you get away with in the regular season)

One key component of having playoff success is being able to adapt your style to the playoff rule changes
All true.
Good players of all sizes and styles have success in the post season, but big players with wheels are always at an advantage when the whistles go away.
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