Small Ball - Philadelphia Theatre Company June 21, 2025 - madeapactwithsatine Audio Cast: Adam Chanler-Berat (Pippin), Nadina Hassan (Lilli), Sarah Gilko (Mrs. Horton), Lexi Thammavong (Bird), Josh Totora (Magic), Amy Warren (Susan), Rob Tucker (Phil Jackson), Jordan Dobson (Michael Jordan) Notes: First of all: nice. Second of all small ball is love small ball is life. One of the recordings of one of the shows of all time. I accidentally stopped recording midway through act 1, so full act one courtesy of matchedinrenown. Please always gift. No social media and all that jazz. “i'm evil and i'm sleepy, but i'm right damn right, adam chanler-berat https://mega.nz/folder/X88SVILS#YAfHEU13mM8Llcc3GkMtPQ

Beetlejuice - First US National Tour August 3, 2025 (Matinée) - madeapactwithsatine Cast: Matt Kurzyniec (u/s Beetlejuice), Madison Mosley (Lydia Deetz), Megan McGinnis (Barbara Maitland), Will Burton (Adam Maitland), Jesse Sharp (Charles Deetz), Lexie Dorsett Sharp (u/s Delia Deetz), Veronica Fiaoni (Miss Argentina), Patrick Oliver Jones (Otho), Travis Mitchell (Maxie Dean), Sharone Sayegh (Maxine Dean/Juno), Emilia Tagliani (Girl Scout) Notes: There may be a bit of commotion in act 1 as the person behind me was talking and eventually got pissy when they were asked to stop. The left after act 1 so act 2 should have minimal issues. Always gift, but never post publicly anywhere. https://mega.nz/folder/a1tySKCQ#QK0EB-pylRVruCNIO5Jkmg

This tactical analysis explores the resurgence of small-ball lineups as a countermeasure in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The summary details how teams are sacrificing traditional rim protection in favor of five-out spacing, prioritizing speed, switchability, and three-point shooting to run heavier teams off the floor in crucial fourth-quarter moments.

The analysis evaluates the specific teams employing this strategy with success, examining the physical toll it takes on undersized centers who must battle for rebounds. It concludes by arguing that while "Jumbo" lineups dominate the regular season, small-ball remains the ultimate trump card for sparking sudden, explosive offensive runs in the playoffs.

This trend analysis article discusses the tactical pivot in the NBA away from "Small Ball" and toward the resurgence of the dominant big man. The summary reviews the era of the "Death Lineup" and positionless smalls, contrasting it with the current landscape ruled by skilled giants. It profiles the new generation of centers—like Joel Embiid, Chet Holmgren, and Victor Wembanyama—who have rendered small-ball lineups untenable by punishing them in the paint and on the glass.

The analysis examines the defensive impact of size, noting that while switching defense is still valuable, rim protection remains the most important metric for championship contenders. It discusses how teams are now scrambling to acquire size to match up with the league's elite seven-footers. The piece also touches on the evolution of the big man's skill set, which now includes shooting and playmaking.

The piece concludes by declaring the small-ball era largely over as a primary strategy. It asserts that the pendulum of basketball history has swung back to the giants, but these giants are more skilled than any who came before them.