The Playoff Jump
Why playoff offenses struggle, how shot diets change, and a deep dive into the 2026 postseason.
(This article is a deep dive expanding on our "Biggest 2026 Playoffs Risers and Droppers" post. If you missed it, check it out on @tipoffball on all platforms)
Playoff basketball has always been a different beast compared to the Regular Season. The intensity skyrockets, rotations shrink and arenas atmosphere heat up.
Teams go from an exhausting 82-game marathon to a high-stakes sprint. The dynamic completely shifts from facing a different opponent in a different city every other night, to a tactical chess match where you play the exact same team at least four times in a row. Every possession matters, and the cost of a single bad game is incredibly high.
