Keys To Victory-Breaking Bad

A lot has been made of this offseason. Whether players are looking to build on their momentum, add to their winning streaks, or put in a good series, the ultimate goal is to secure a victory for their team. That being said, below are 10 keys to victory in no particular order for the Breaking Bad organization:

1. Keep Joe Thompson focused and level headed. There is no telling which way this loose cannon will shoot, but if it's a way Breaking Bad doesn't like, there could be serious trouble. Set aside the rivalries with Stephens and Pitto, you have to wonder if PCTI-III will be more about using the weekend as an audition tape rather than becoming 3-0 for his career.

2. Keep Brian Eskildsen healthy. This is no easy task if history repeats itself (Which it has a way of doing), but BB will desperately need his services to keep the floor spaced, Pitto's head on straight, and making sure there is a good flow. Also, if they do not have him readily available, who will be there to substitute Pitto in for the final defensive series of the game?

3. Re-Distribute the wealth. PCTI beauracrat Joe Thompson will have to find a common ground with PCTI Capitalist Josh Pitto when it comes to sharing the PG duties. Alongside that will be reigning PCTI MVP, Josh Stephens who has earned the right to have the ball in his hands frequently. Additionally, guys like Big Brent and Scott Donley (Capable scorers) and Brian Eskildsen (Quality distributor), The Spotlight (All around perfection) and Hops (Doesn't need the ball but does his damage elsewhere) will need opportunities to make plays. If they don't, expect some disgruntled players all weekend.

4. Distribution of minutes. This is a huge question mark for both teams. Over the course of a 7 game series, getting proper rest is important. With renowned minute junkies like Thompson, Pitto, Stephens and ESK, it's going to be difficult for the rest of their club to get their minutes if they take the same approach as years past.

5. How they handle adversity. For a team not lacking confidence, they have a significant amount of hott heads. If they walk in and get beaten early, how will they respond? Will Stephen's take it upon himself to bring them back? Will Pitto allow him to have the ball enough to do so? Will Big Brent resort to screaming at teammates? Also-Who's team is this? The captain is a cool cust on the court but does not speak up. The overall team is full of big mouths. If they just focus on taking care of business, they could be a force.. If not, the happiest people in the gym will be TLFK and the PCTI video camera.