From both an entertainment and health perspective, the NBA’s bubble experiment—in terms of the league’s hopes—has succeeded so far. Several games have been wildly compelling (in large part because eight bad teams were left out) and there hasn’t been a single positive coronavirus test among players. The campus is holding, even with some guys heading in and out. With basketball practically taking place at all hours of the day, there’s a lot to parse from what’s happened in Orlando, particularly with the playoffs starting next week. Now’s a good time as any to hop around the league and take stock of some bubble storylines, starting with the Blazers sweaty palm-inducing win against the Nets on Thursday.
NBA Notebook: Play-in Drama, Joel Embiid vs. the Celtics, the Rockets Without Russ, and More
