AP Images/Ringer illustration Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how will the Clippers deal with Luka? We've finally reached NBA Playoffs Eve. It's one of my favorite holidays. Congratulations to all who celebrate. In preparation for what promises to be a thrilling, upsetting, and unpredictable postseason, here are 13 questions worth asking about Round 1. Some are hyper-specific and granular, while others zoom out to inspect a larger theme. All will eventually be answered, one way or another. Buckle up! 1. Will crunch-time offense be the Boston Celtics' Achilles' heel? Last season, Boston's offensive rating in the clutch was 110.9, good for 11th best. Not terrible but enough to yield a 24-13 record. Then in the playoffs, the Celtics went 5-6 in games that included actual crunch time. A modest strength melted into total disaster. Their offense was careless. Their defense collapsed. It's a paradox, yes, but when the pressure ramped up, the Celtics embodied an anxious leisure. Almost everyone's confidence seemed to exit stage left. Things were different this season. Boston's offensive rating in the clutch was a sizzling...