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Stars vs. Knights Expert Pick - May 19 2023

Stars vs. Knights Expert Pick – May 19, 2023

Vegas turned to Adin Hill against the Oilers in the second round, and the young netminder stepped up by lifting the Golden Knights to wins in Game 5 and Game 6. But Hill hasn’t done anything beyond the past four games, and it’s unclear if he’s ready to stand up to the pressure of a conference final.

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Expert Pick - May 18, 2023.

Panthers vs. Hurricanes Expert Pick – May 18, 2023

One of these teams was supposed to get here. The other surprised almost everyone, but they caught lightning in a bottle. Florida appeared dead in the water after falling behind 3-1 to Boston in the first round, but the Panthers have won seven of their past eight to reach the Eastern finals for just the second time in team history.

Who’s Your New Favorite Player, and Why is it Casey Schmitt?

The most impressive aspect of Schmitt’s hot start has been his work at the dish. It’s not uncommon for first time call-ups to look good with the bat as opposing teams usually don’t yet have enough information to exploit weaknesses. After watching pitchers attack Schmitt with a variety of sequences, it looks like it’ll be a while before teams adjust to him, at which point it’ll be on him to adjust back. This looks like a vary possible reality ‘cause the kid has a solid plan in the box and swing to back it up. He uses the middle of the field extremely well and has more than enough bat speed to demolish mistakes. 

What's Next for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies?

What’s Next for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies?

For the Grizzlies, they have to think long and hard about the next steps. From a pure basketball standpoint, he’s worth every penny of that massive extension. From an organizational perspective, cutting ties with Morant would send Memphis back into a tough spot, especially with Dillon Brooks’ antics and his rumored departure this summer. 

The Phoenix Suns are Moving on from Monty Williams

The Phoenix Suns are Moving on from Monty Williams

Unfortunately, that is where the good times ended for the Suns. They played the top-seeded Denver Nuggets to a stalemate through the first four games, with each team winning on its home court. However, Denver closed out the series in six games, including a lopsided 125-100 victory in the series finale.Â