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Load Management Not Preventing Injuries in NBA Playoffs

2 min read • May 04, 2023

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Load Management Not Preventing Injuries in NBA Playoffs

Load management in the NBA is not a new topic, but it has received new debate with the slew of injuries to major stars affecting the playoffs.

With the second round not even at its midpoint, five of the eight first round series’ had a significant injury and three of the four second round series are still affected by injury.

Here is a summary of the playoff injuries thus far:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo - lower back contusion (April 16) - missed Games 2 and 3 against Heat

  • Joel Embiid - right knee sprain in Game 3 of Round 1 (April 20) - missed two games

  • Chris Paul - left groin strain in Game 2 (May 1) - will be reevaluated in a week

  • Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

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  • Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain in Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1, missed Game 2)

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  • Julius Randle (left ankle sprain reaggravation) on April 26, missed 1 game

  • De’Aaron Fox - avulsion fracture in right index finger - no missed games but limited effectiveness

Dr. David Chao discussed load management on the March 22 podcast with Nick Wright. Listen below:

2023 NBA Finals Odds

Arguably the two healthiest teams remaining in the playoffs are the favorites to win the title.

The Celtics are at +180 and the Nuggets are at +390 followed by the Lakers and 76ers at +600 and the Warriors at +650.

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