NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff match-ups

With NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities including by coaches around the league.

They're preparing for what a resumption of the season that was shut down March 11 could look like in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toronto coach Nick Nurse said he's trying to prepare for every possibility that would allow the Raptors a chance to defend their title.

"We're ready for whatever is thrown at us," Nurse said recently during a conference call with reporters.

"I don't think it really matters. What matters is that we attack the title in whatever format it's going to be presented in and we go for it."
"The coaches were started in on that already and they'll continue on that. The only difference is there's no real one-one-one time with me yet. They'll probably just have to send me their edit and then I'll just have to watch them and talk to them on the phone."
"We need to make sure everybody is doing their stuff and is in good shape to go out there and compete if we jump straight into playoffs."