As a data-driven analyst with 12 years in basketball analytics, I’ve seen how overlooked playoff variables—like shot distribution, scoring pressure, and transition speed—turn close games into high-scoring fireworks. This isn’t luck. It’s math. I break down the hidden patterns behind those '3-in-a-row' runs and green-kelly finishers using real NBA data. If you think it’s just about stars, you’re missing the system.