The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are meeting in the NBA Playoffs for the second-straight season. See our staff predictions.

If teams want to compete in the modern-day NBA, they need to have a robust system of scouting and analytics ready to capitalize on every tactic and trend. Still, a team's triumphs and struggles can't be explained by data alone. Sometimes, reading the vibes and energy of the cosmos can help fill the gaps.