Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 11
By David Aldridge
Special to ESPN.com

David Aldridge was named NBA reporter for ESPN in Feb. 1996, and since then he has been an integral part of the network's coverage of the league.

Aldridge writes a weekly column for ESPN.com, chats every Wednesday and here for the playoffs he unearths his daily playoff nugget -- a list of things that are on his mind. Look for a new nugget every weekday dealing with anything in the playoffs. Some of the players or teams mentioned are already out of the playoffs, but that doesn't affect the list.

TOP FIVE REFS YOU WANT DOING GAME 7

Joey Crawford
Hair-trigger temper, but gets the call right. (Except recently.)

Hugh Evans Lets you have your say and keeps it smooth inside.

Steve Javie Former redass has quietly become one of the best in the league.

Jess Kersey Unless you're Robert Parish punching out Bill Laimbeer, sees just about everything.

Bennett Salvatore Underrated and tough.


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  • Players to watch | Guys playing for a contract
  • Unstoppable halfcourt plays | Playoff coaches
  • Teams on their last chance | Teams that can beat L.A.
  • Guys you want taking the final shot | Benches
  • Home-court advantages | Home-court disadvantages
  • Underrated players | Guys who are playing hurt
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