Playoffs 2000:Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 1

Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 1
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 day dealing with anything in the playoffs.

TOP FIVE GUYS YOU WANT TAKING THE FINAL SHOT
Reggie Miller	Never leave him open. Never.
Dell Curry	Still has the quickest release this side of Wyatt Earp.
John Stockton	Has a knack for the dagger shot.
Vernon Maxwell	Buzzer beaters are his specialty.
Ray Allen	He got Game. He got Guts.

More Nuggets

Benches

Home-court advantages

Underrated players

Home-court disadvantages

Guys who are playing hurt