The Grizzlies and Timberwolves are just two of the NBA playoffs teams that took major leaps this season. Which teams can follow next year? Chris Mannix and Howard Beck weigh in.
Mannix: All right, Beck, one of the most compelling series this postseason is Grizzlies-Wolves. And neither team made the playoffs last season? Putting aside the Clippers—because at full strength we both know they are a title contender—which team outside the conference’s top eight do you like to take a Grizz-Wolves–like leap next season?
Beck: It’s gotta be the Pelicans, right?