A lot happened during NBA Rivalry Week, where schedule makers intentionally set up matchups between storied teams and players.
Although it felt a little empty without the Celtics and Lakers teaming up, we saw both teams that share the same city reunite, as well as squads that have shared bad blood in the past. Kevin Durant took heart by pointing unpleasantly at Grant Williams as the Suns and Mavs traded pleasantries.
We also saw the Warriors upset because the Kings are considered rivals. On Friday, Dallas star Luka Doncic was scheduled to face Atlanta’s Trae Young, pairing stars who were traded for each other on draft night.
Saturday offers the culmination of the event with a tripleheader, and while there have been some games that required a lot of squinting to consider the rivalries, there’s no question why the three games that faced off on national television on Saturday They paired up. Let’s break down the contests, all set to be televised on ABC.
