As a team bound for the playoffs approaches the latter part of March, there is a list of things to check off before playing their first postseason game. Here’s how I would list it out, going from most to least important.
- Health. You want to make sure every player who could possibly play in a playoff series is healthy and ready to go.
- The team is clicking, playing well and vibes are good
- A favorable seed
There is obviously more to take into account before the playoffs start, but those three are the pillars of postseason preparation.