The 2022 NBA Playoffs are almost upon us. While the NBA Play-In Tournament doesn’t technically count as postseason games, they carry the same intensity and pressure, as one team is going home at the end of it.
The last of those six games are to be played tonight, as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost to the Brooklyn Nets, will be hosting the Atlanta Hawks, who defeated the Charlotte Hornets.
In the Western Conference, the LA Clippers, who lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans, who sent the San Antonio Spurs home early.
We have already seen some excellent games and can only hope that the playoffs will produce even more. Players are making a name for themselves that the casual fan may not have been aware of, as the postseason is the biggest stage for basketball players to showcase their talents.
LATEST NBA NEWS: 5 Bold Predictions Ahead Of 2022 NBA Playoffs
Every year some players come out of nowhere with huge performances. Whether it is because of an injury and a player is pushed into a bigger role or someone getting hot and making the most of an opportunity, someone will be thriving under the bright lights.
Who may those players be this year? Let’s take a look at one major x-factor for each team heading into the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
