The NBA needs to bring back the storytelling It's the only of the 4 major pro sports leagues that doesn't have an opening paying homage to the history amp soul of the sportleague for the biggest event of its season Eg here are the openings for the most recent World Series Stanley Cup amp Super Bowl

Dirk continues to add new moves going into his 21st season

Desmond Bane goes He snatched that ball from that old man over there during Scotty Pippen Jr postgame interview on the court The full postgame interview with his Scotty's highlights Jay Huff shows off some eyes

Whiteside with a big block on Jaylen Brown

Jalen Brunson misses another 3-point late in the 4th quarter and the Detroit Pistons end the longest playoff streak - 15 games without a win 1st playoff win since May 26th 2008