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  1. Are the Bucks Out of Answers for the Raptors? | Group Chat

    24 mei 2019 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Kawhi Leonard had one of the best games of his career en route to a surprising Game 5 road win over one of the best teams in the NBA. Will Mike Budenholzer have to shorten his rotation in Game 6 to avoid getting eliminated (1:30)? Plus, we react to the All-NBA team announcements and the potential salary cap implications for some of the league’s biggest stars in Kemba Walker, Damian Lillard, and Klay Thompson (33:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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  2. Kawhi Leonard (Literally) Limps the Raptors to Another W | The Corner 3

    22 mei 2019 · 40 min

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    Despite Kawhi Leonard’s lingering quadricep injury, his stellar defense and the Toronto Raptors’ overall adjustments prove successful against the Milwaukee Bucks for the second game in a row as they tie the series (1:25). Plus: Rumors say Kevin Durant could sign with the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason (23:41) while the New Orleans Pelicans navigate the happy dilemma of pairing Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson (31:33).
    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau
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  3. The Warriors Without KD Are Still Pretty Damn Good | The Mismatch

    21 mei 2019 · 1 uur 12 min

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    The Golden State Warriors are headed to their fifth straight NBA Finals after sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers despite Kevin Durant out with an injury (0:48). Plus: belated reactions to the NBA draft lottery (43:09) and critical reactions to Magic Johnson’s recent comments on the Los Angeles Lakers (51:18).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  4. The Raptors Win the Most Boring Double-OT Playoff Game in Recent Memory | Heat Check

    20 mei 2019 · 49 min

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    Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors take advantage of an off-night from Giannis Antetokounmpo to edge out a double-OT win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 (3:12), while the Portland Trail Blazers fall behind 3-0 to the still-dominant Golden State Warriors (28:10). Plus: The Duffel Bag Boys weigh in on the NBA draft lottery order (38:34). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Mark Titus, Tate Frazier

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  5. Western Conference Finals Game 2: The Blazers Just Couldn’t Close the Door on the Warriors | The Ringer NBA Show

    17 mei 2019 · 31 min

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    We give immediate reactions to the Warriors' hot third-quarter comeback against the Blazers, behind strong performances from Steph Curry on offense and Andre Iguodala on defense (1:00). Then, we briefly preview Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, where Toronto will look to make adjustments against the heavily favored Bucks (22:52). Lees meer

    Hosts: John Gonzalez and Haley O’Shaughnessy

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  6. The Brook Lopez Game Trumped the Kyle Lowry Game | The Ringer NBA Show

    16 mei 2019 · 55 min

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    We recap a hard-nosed win for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals—one that featured a solid performance from Giannis and an outstanding one from his supporting cast (2:08). Then we bounce around to some other news from the league, including Blazers players’ comments about Terry Stotts’s pick-and-roll defense, the Pelicans' chance to draft Zion Williamson, and the NBA coaching carousel (21:09). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  7. NBA Draft Fits and Conference Finals Thoughts | The Corner 3

    15 mei 2019 · 55 min

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    Now that we know the order of the NBA draft, we go over which teams might be the best fit for the non-Zion top talent: R.J. Barrett, Ja Morant, Darius Garland, Cam Reddish, and more (1:05). Then, we recap Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, in which Steph Curry was dominant and the Warriors of old routed the Trail Blazers (43:34). Finally, we wonder whether Toronto has run into LeBron 2.0 in Giannis Antetokounmpo (47:45). Lees meer

    Hosts: Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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  8. Emergency NBA Draft Lottery Pod | The Ringer NBA Show

    15 mei 2019 · 52 min

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    The New Orleans Pelicans win the 2019 NBA draft lottery, presumably landing superstar prospect Zion Williamson (5:26), while multiple teams find themselves in more or less fortunate draft positions than expected (16:20). Plus: Kevin O’Connor reports his takeaways from the lottery drawing in Chicago (39:07). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier
    Guests: Jason Concepcion, Kevin O’Connor

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  9. Let’s Get Ready to Conference Finals! | The Mismatch

    14 mei 2019 · 1 uur 9 min

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    The shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers advance to the Western Conference finals in impressive fashion, but how far will they be able to push reigning champs Golden State Warriors (0:48)? With the Toronto Raptors now facing the well-rested Milwaukee Bucks, who will emerge from a massive Eastern Conference finals showdown (22:38)? Plus: Recent head coach hirings elicit a wide range of reactions, and many fan bases’ hopes hinge on the results of the NBA draft lottery (48:30).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  10. The Four Bounces Heard Round the World: Kawhi’s Raptors Advance | Heat Check

    13 mei 2019 · 51 min

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    Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beating fadeaway lifts the Toronto Raptors over the Philadelphia 76ers to move on to the conference finals (3:12), while CJ McCollum’s big night helps the Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Denver Nuggets to secure their first conference finals berth in 19 years (32:29). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Dan Devine

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  11. Sixers Earn a Game 7. Have the Bucks Earned the Title of ‘Favorites’? Plus, Kevin Durant’s Injured Calf | Group Chat

    10 mei 2019 · 45 min

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    We give our immediate reactions to a statement game from Ben Simmons, who helped the Sixers force a Game 7 in Toronto on Sunday (0:50). Then, we eulogize the Celtics and wonder if the Bucks are flying under the radar as the best team in the league, before wondering how KD's injury will affect the Rockets-Warriors series (16:00). Finally, we recap a tumultuous week in Lakerland, as they lost out on their desired coach in Ty Lue, only to land on Lionel Hollins and Jason Kidd as potential backup options (33:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  12. The Sixers’ Worst Dreams Are Being Realized. Plus, Are We Seeing a Combo-Guard Renaissance? | The Corner 3

    8 mei 2019 · 58 min

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    We go over what appears to be the worst possible timeline for the Sixers—backs against the wall in the present, uncertain of how to build their Frankenstein roster in the future (1:15). Then, we run down the larger takeaways from the other series: Boston’s been overwhelmed by Milwaukee, Paul Millsap has found his old form, and the Rockets’ swingmen have been critical (24:50). Finally, we finish with some draft talk about what lessons we can learn from these playoffs, including (for the hundredth time) that teams shouldn’t take inexperienced rim-running centers over skilled combo guards (44:10). Lees meer

    Hosts: Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks

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  13. A Sad, Somber Emergency Pod for Raptors-Sixers Game 5 | The Ringer NBA Show

    8 mei 2019 · 18 min

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    Two of our resident Philadelphia 76ers fans commiserate over the Sixers’ embarrassing loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 5.
    Hosts: John Gonzalez, Michael Baumann
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  14. The Bucks Beat the Celtics, and the Celtics Also Beat the Celtics | The Mismatch

    7 mei 2019 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Giannis Antetokounmpo takes advantage of the imploding Boston Celtics to propel the Milwaukee Bucks to a 3-1 series lead (0:34) while the Houston Rockets hold off a late run from the Golden State Warriors to tie the series (25:04). Plus: The Portland Trail Blazers need to reactivate Dame Time to defeat the Denver Nuggets (42:19), and the Philadelphia 76ers need to address their inconsistent play to compete against Kawhi Leonard’s historically great playoff stretch for the Toronto Raptors (51:10).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  15. A Simmons-House Emergency Pod for Rockets-GSW Game 4 | The Ringer NBA Show

    7 mei 2019 · 37 min

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    Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to give immediate reactions to a gritty, frantic win for the Houston Rockets over the two-time reigning champion Golden State Warriors to even the series at 2-2 (1:10). Then, Simmons and House discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ sound win over the Boston Celtics to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, which featured a dominant, MVP-like performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo (21:10). Lees meer

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Joe House

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  16. Murray Gets Hot, Kawhi Stays Hot, Curry Not Looking So Hot | Heat Check

    6 mei 2019 · 53 min

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    An impressive scoring outburst from Jamal Murray helps the Denver Nuggets edge out the Portland Trail Blazers (3:45) while yet another dominant performance from Kawhi Leonard lifts the Toronto Raptors over a struggling Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (16:28). A bizarre end-of-game sequence of events, including a missed Stephen Curry dunk, ensures the Houston Rockets an overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors (30:28) while the Milwaukee Bucks take back home-court advantage from the Boston Celtics by revving up their offense (42:50). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Tate Frazier, Danny Chau

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  17. Have the Sixers Found Themselves? | Group Chat

    3 mei 2019 · 52 min

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    We give our instant reactions to the Sixers’ convincing Game 3 win over the Raptors (1:30), before bouncing around to the other Round 2 series (21:00). Then, we go over some of the offseason news that has gotten swallowed by the playoff churn, including Monty Williams’s and Ty Lue’s impending coaching hires and Gersson Rosas’s new gig as GM of the Timberwolves (35:43).
    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Chris Ryan
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  18. Playoff Round 2 Check-in, Plus an Early Look at the Centers in the NBA Draft | The Corner 3

    1 mei 2019 · 55 min

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    We check in with each of the four playoff series, including what the Celtics need from Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, whether Brett Brown’s adjustments in the Sixers-Raptors series are here to stay, and whether Nikola Jokic has finally made the choice to be a dominant scorer for the rest of the playoffs (1:30). Then we give a quick preview of the big men in the upcoming NBA draft, theorizing about what roles they might fill and whether it’s worth using a high draft pick on any of them (43:23). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, Danny Chau

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  19. Warriors-Rockets Game 2 Instant Reactions | The Ringer NBA Show

    1 mei 2019 · 20 min

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    In Game 2 of the most anticipated playoff series thus far, the Golden State Warriors hold off a bloody-eyed James Harden and the Houston Rockets to defend home-court advantage with a 2-0 lead. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Haley O’Shaughnessy

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  20. Raptors-Sixers Might Be the Big Matchup We Were Promised After All | The Mismatch

    30 april 2019 · 1 uur 8 min

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    The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the juggernaut Toronto Raptors in Game 2, tempering concerns of a one-sided series (0:47), while Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets present a big-man problem for the Portland Trail Blazers (14:36). The Milwaukee Bucks need to address how to combat the Boston Celtics’ suffocating defense (28:38), while Warriors-Rockets remains derailed by officiating controversies (45:16).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  21. How the Warriors “Stole” Game 1 From the Rockets | Heat Check

    29 april 2019 · 53 min

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    The first game of the highly anticipated second-round matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets ended with a conspicuous lack of foul calls (4:04), while in the East, the Boston Celtics proved their formidability with a resounding win against the Milwaukee Bucks (16:02). Plus: the Philadelphia 76ers struggled to contain—let alone stop—Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors (24:50), and the San Antonio Spurs got knocked out of the first round in a bizarre sequence at the end of Game 7 versus the Denver Nuggets (37:33). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Dan Devine, Shea Serrano

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  22. Tying Up Warriors Loose Ends and Previewing Round 2 | Group Chat

    26 april 2019 · 53 min

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    We wonder whether the Warriors can close the Clippers in Game 6 in L.A., or whether we’re starting to see signs that they’re unraveling (4:00). Then, we touch on the other Western Conference series that’s still going—Spurs vs. Nuggets—and what a potential loss could mean for Michael Malone, Nikola Jokic, and the rest of the Nuggets franchise (15:30). Finally, we close with—predictably—some Russell Westbrook talk and a preview of the upcoming round of the playoffs (28:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Chris Ryan

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  23. Damian Lillard Sent Russell Westbrook and the Thunder Home | The Corner 3

    24 april 2019 · 59 min

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    We recap one of the most ridiculous shots in NBA history—Damian Lillard’s 37-foot stepback 3 to end the series against Oklahoma City (1:08). Then we talk about the rise of the pull-up 3 in the NBA, and how it might affect scouting and drafting going forward (21:00). Finally, we go over the remaining series and give exit surveys for the Nets and Magic, the other teams that were eliminated on Tuesday night (34:30). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks

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  24. It’s Time to Fear the Deer | The Mismatch

    23 april 2019 · 1 uur 18 min

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    The Phoenix Suns fire head coach Igor Kokoskov, continuing a season of constant upheaval for the franchise (1:14), the Milwaukee Bucks look unstoppable as they complete their sweep of the Detroit Pistons (22:38), and the Utah Jazz pull off an impressive win against the Houston Rockets to avoid a sweep (33:36). Plus: as the first round comes to a close, the most interesting narratives for the remaining series (49:56).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  25. Round 1 Check-In: Where Do Teams Stand? Plus, Player-Fan Interaction | Heat Check

    22 april 2019 · 1 uur

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    With the first round of the NBA playoffs in full effect, Joe House calls in to check on where the current Eastern and Western Conference matchups stand (02:51), including 76ers - Nets (18:03) and Clippers - Warriors (28:59). Then Tyler Tynes discusses his recent piece on the touchy relationship between NBA players and fans (50:14). Lees meer

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    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Joe House, Tyler Tynes

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  26. No Embiid? No Problem! | Group Chat

    19 april 2019 · 55 min

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    The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves without superstar center Joel Embiid against the Nets in Brooklyn for Game 3, unintentionally unlocking Ben Simmons to seize a win (0:52). Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs handily beat the Denver Nuggets behind an unlikely outburst from Derrick White (15:10) as the Golden State Warriors re-established their dominance over the Los Angeles Clippers (26:22). Plus: Which matchups are we most interested in so far (39:24)? Lees meer

    Host: Justin Verrier
    Guests: Chris Ryan, Haley O’Shaughnessy

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  27. The Nuggets' Comeback Might’ve Saved Their Season | The Corner 3

    17 april 2019 · 56 min

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    We break down how Jamal Murray shot his way out of his cold streak, helping the Nuggets tie their series with the Spurs at 1-1 and potentially stopping the bottom from falling out from underneath them this playoffs (1:30). Then, we wonder whether the Thunder will be able to get back on track when they come home, considering how bad they looked on the road in Portland in games 1 and 2 (12:38). Finally, we breeze through the Eastern Conference series and do a little draft preview before the expansion of The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide this week (31:45). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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  28. The Warriors Blew a 31-Point Lead | The Mismatch

    16 april 2019 · 1 uur 8 min

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    The resilient Los Angeles Clippers make a historic comeback against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in Game 2 (0:42) and the Philadelphia 76ers redeem themselves with a resounding win against the Brooklyn Nets (26:44).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  29. Upset SZN: Game 1 Shockers and Not-So-Shockers | Heat Check

    15 april 2019 · 1 uur 17 min

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    The 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here! The first round kicked off with some surprising upsets (2:53), most notably the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Philadelphia 76ers (29:55) and the Orlando Magic edging out the Toronto Raptors (57:16). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Justin Verrier, Spike Eskin, Kevin Clark

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  30. The Playoff Matchup Draft | The Corner 3

    12 april 2019 · 52 min

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    We preview the 2019 NBA playoffs by drafting the series we’re most excited to watch, including intriguing stylistic matchups like the Rockets and Jazz, talent-heavy lineups vs. up-and-coming teams like the Sixers and Nets, and hotly contested new rivalries like the Blazers and Thunder. Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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  31. The NBA Playoff Brackets Are Set | Group Chat

    11 april 2019 · 56 min

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    We open by briefly delving into the Kings firing Dave Joerger, and examining what the potential trickle-down effects of that might be (1:30). Then, we preview the playoffs through a series of questions (9:00): How far do teams like the Raptors and Warriors have to go to keep their stars? Who’s legit and who’s not ready? Will talent win out for the Sixers? Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Chris Ryan, Paolo Uggetti

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  32. Magic Johnson Stepped Down and the Lakers Are (Further) Off the Rails | The Ringer NBA Show

    10 april 2019 · 41 min

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    Magic Johnson resigning put the finishing touches on an NBA season that was filled with an absurd amount of drama. What does this mean for members of the Lakers franchise—including Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and LeBron James—and have we reached Peak NBA Reality TV yet? Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Paolo Uggetti, Haley O’Shaughnessy

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  33. Ten Questions Leading Into the Playoffs | The Mismatch

    9 april 2019 · 58 min

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    Top prospects audition for the pros in the NCAA championship game (0:46) while the still-murky NBA playoff picture continues to shift (15:23). Then: 10 burning questions for the 2019 NBA playoffs (22:24).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  34. Concern-Trolling Playoff Teams and Just Concerns for the Sixers | Heat Check

    8 april 2019 · 57 min

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    With the postseason just within grasp, which flaws could haunt playoff-bound teams in the weeks to come (4:50)? And of course, the Philadelphia 76ers generate genuine apprehension from their fan base (34:04). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Joe House, Dan Pfeiffer

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  35. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP Moment | The Corner 3

    5 april 2019 · 43 min

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    We recap the exciting Bucks comeback win over the Sixers on Thursday night, which featured gigantic performances from Giannis and Joel Embiid (1:30). Then, ahead of the Final Four, we take one last dive into NCAA tournament prospects like Jarrett Culver and De'Andre Hunter (21:30). Lees meer

    Hosts: Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks

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  36. Whose Future Timeline Is the Darkest? | Group Chat

    4 april 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    We weigh the different bleak futures of some of the NBA’s bottom-feeders and try to determine who has the longest path back to contention (2:00). Then, with the playoffs on the immediate horizon, we go over the teams that are trending up and trending down, and whether that will matter for how they fare in their opening series (49:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Paolo Uggetti, Haley O’Shaughnessy

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  37. First-Round Matchups We’d Like to See | The Mismatch

    2 april 2019 · 54 min

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    With the end of the regular season in sight, which first-round matchups would be the most interesting (0:56)? Plus: even more NBA draft takeaways from the NCAA tournament (30:43).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  38. The Only Playoff Race Left: The Eastern Conference | Heat Check

    1 april 2019 · 58 min

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    With the Western Conference playoff teams locked in, we shift our focus to the four teams competing for the last three spots in the Eastern Conference (5:39). Then, we examine how media coverage for NBA teams varies across the country (34:50). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Haley O’Shaughnessy, Bryan Curtis

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  39. Sixteen(-ish) NBA Prospects in the Sweet 16 | The Corner 3

    29 maart 2019 · 49 min

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    Halfway through the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, we examine the notable players with draft potential (1:12). Plus: parity between the Eastern and Western conferences (39:05).
    Hosts: Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks
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  40. 2019 NBA Award SZN Is Here | Group Chat

    28 maart 2019 · 1 uur 9 min

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    We hand out some traditional awards for the 2018-19 NBA season, as well as a bevy of 'Group Chat'–specific ones—like Most Washed, the Best Player in the World Belt, and the Skeleton Key Award. Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo Uggetti

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  41. (Not) Jockeying for Playoff Matchups | The Mismatch

    26 maart 2019 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Jusuf Nurkic’s horrific leg injury takes the air out of the Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason ambitions (1:00), the variability of playoff seeding in the Western Conference makes matchup-jockeying impossible (20:15), and the NCAA's March Madness sheds more light on NBA draft prospects (46:55).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  42. The NBA All-Entertainment Team and the Über-competitive Coach of the Year Race | Heat Check

    25 maart 2019 · 59 min

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    Who have been the most entertaining personalities in the NBA this season? (4:01) Plus: our pick for Coach of the Year from an unusually stacked pool of candidates (43:10). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Ian Karmel, Chris Almeida

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  43. Ja Morant Mania and the NCAA Tournament Through an NBA Draft Lens | The Corner 3

    22 maart 2019 · 43 min

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    We assess a dominant first-game performance from Murray State point guard Ja Morant, who has now solidified his case to be a top-three pick in the coming NBA draft (1:20). Then we note a bevy of prospects to look out for in this weekend’s March Madness games (17:00) before switching to the NBA and trying to make sense of a heavily clustered race for the five-through-eight seeds in the Western Conference playoffs (35:10). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, Danny Chau

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  44. The Playoff Watchability Rankings | Group Chat

    21 maart 2019 · 1 uur 5 min

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    We do some in-depth analysis on the Sixers finally getting over the hump and beating the Celtics, then wonder whether the Thunder’s recent skid means they might be one-and-done in the playoffs (2:30). Then, we rapid-fire draft the teams in the playoff field that are most watchable (40:30). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo Uggetti

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  45. The Hottest Team in the NBA Right Now Is … the Spurs?! | The Mismatch

    19 maart 2019 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Another home victory against the Golden State Warriors marks an impressive nine-game winning streak for the San Antonio Spurs (6:46). Plus: previewing regular-season awards (32:55) and NBA prospects to look forward to in March Madness (43:59).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  46. The Degenerate’s Guide to the NBA Playoff Race | Heat Check

    18 maart 2019 · 59 min

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    Resident gambling degenerate Joe House gives his predictions for how the playoff race will shake out in each conference (4:05). Plus: New York Knicks owner James Dolan was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week; will he ever sell the team? (38:46) Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Joe House, Dan Devine

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  47. Early 2019 NBA Draft Thoughts | The Corner 3

    15 maart 2019 · 53 min

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    We react to Thursday night’s games, where the Pacers proved they’re going to be a tough out in the playoffs and Luka Doncic started to look worn down by the NBA season (2:04). Then Kevin and Danny share a short list of prospects who are piquing their interest early on in the run-up to the 2019 draft (22:36). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Danny Chau

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  48. Which Team Is Headed for a First-Round Upset? | Group Chat

    14 maart 2019 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Now that the Anthony Davis trade saga has cooled down, we wonder whether the dwindling list of potential outcomes means he might just re-sign in New Orleans—and, of course, what that would mean for the Lakers and Celtics (01:30). Then, we speculate about which teams are most likely to be upset in the first round of the playoffs, and which teams are primed to do the upsetting (35:47). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo Uggetti

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  49. The Race for the Playoffs and the Race for the Lottery | The Mismatch

    12 maart 2019 · 53 min

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    Altercations mar an otherwise entertaining night in the NBA (0:53), playoff-bound teams jockey for matchup advantages (20:21), and draft season approaches as the NCAA action accelerates (42:37).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  50. The Infallible Warriors Might Not Be So Infallible | Heat Check

    11 maart 2019 · 53 min

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    Amid a dynastic run of dominance, the Golden State Warriors are starting to show some cracks (2:47). But is anyone a real threat to challenge the reigning champions (8:48)? Plus: Is Brett Brown the right coach for the star-studded Philadelphia 76ers (25:12)? Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Jonathan Tjarks, Tyler Tynes

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