(Micro) Prada's Pictures: NBA analysis and absurdity in short bursts

Nikola Mirotic is too good for the Bulls

The Bulls are quickly finding they can't win unless Nikola Mirotic is playing a major role. That's awkward for the three great players who were supposed to be in front of him.

Kawhi casually grabs the ball from Monta

Not fair

The Suns showed the blueprint for stopping Harden

Phoenix held the Rockets' superstar to 5-19 shooting and only five free throws in a surprising road win. Teams would be wise to copy their approach when preparing for the Rockets in a playoff series.

Anthony Morrow redefines the term 'quick release'

Catch and fire in one motion, just for the hell of it.

Watch this beautiful Celtics set play

Brad Stevens is a genius.

Kyrie's insane clutch shots vs. the Spurs, graded

It's not just that Kyrie Irving scored 57 points against the Spurs. It's that he did so on incredibly difficult shots.

This Manu Ginobili pass proves he has X-ray vision

How did he see this?

John Wall is really zoning out on defense

Twice in one quarter!

The problem with Rudy Gay's game in one screenshot

This is why he's teased teams, but ultimately never put it all together.

I love when NBA big men screen help defenders

It's a selfless play that often goes unnoticed.

The Hawks' traps stifled Cleveland

But did the Cavaliers find an adjustment they can use down the road in a playoff series?

The subtle value of Wes Matthews in 30 seconds

One short clip that illustrates a subtle Wes Matthews skill that the Blazers will miss dearly as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

13 standouts that aren't in the NBA All-Star Game

Introducing the NBA's top unsung heroes, a group of players flying under the radar but still making a considerable impact for their teams.

The Pistons are finally a Stan Van Gundy team

Why has Detroit won seven straight since paying Josh Smith to go away? Because they are finally playing like Stan Van Gundy's successful teams of years past.

The Grizzlies' defensive communication in 3 clips

This is how Memphis makes teams miserable.

Stephen Curry is too good

Zach LaVine, rookies and learning NBA defense

The Timberwolves' rookie will learn from this mistake.

Horford is slowly getting back to his old self

This play from Monday's game was a great long-term sign.

5 things to know about the surprising Hawks

Yes, they are a legitimate threat in the East. No, you should not use the same tired jokes about how they've been historically irrelevant.

This is one way Stephenson annoys his teammates

Just swing the ball, Lance.

OKC has a set play where Perkins grabs his man

And it works!

Nobody can stop this simple Mavs play

The give and go between Monta Ellis and Dirk Nowitzki never fails.

How the Wizards stunned the Magic at the buzzer

How did the Wizards complete a lob in 0.8 seconds to beat the Magic? We break down Randy Wittman's play design.

Threat of Korver leads to wide-open dunk

That's how scary an open Kyle Korver can be.

How did Gortat catch this pass?