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Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals preview, Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau and more Jun 05, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down their thoughts on how the Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals will shake out. Is Oklahoma City going to cruise its way to a championship as the odds suggest, or can Indiana continue to prove people wrong? McGregor and Irving also cover the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Raptors rumors and more.

Tyrese Haliburton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the biggest Conference Finals storylines May 30, 2025

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As the conference finals wind down, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at standout performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam before looking at what could be next for the Knicks. The two then head west by taking a look at the history Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making on the court and exploring the Timberwolves' future.

Pacers-Knicks and Timberwolves-Thunder open the 2025 Conference Finals with flair May 24, 2025

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Just four teams remain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs and each one comes with a unique storyline in pursuit of an NBA title. One game into each series, GIl McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at lessons learned in Game 1 and widen the lens to what could be expected for the remainder of the round. The two also attempt to put the Pacers' improbable comeback into perspective while speaking their minds on the narratives surrounding Oklahoma City's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Canada's second NBA MVP (Bonus Episode) May 23, 2025

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On the heels of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic MVP win, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving put his season and career arc into context. From his time as a Clippers rookie to his ascension to a superstar with the Thunder, the duo break down the best parts of the Hamilton, Ontario native's journey to this point.

Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, Mavs win the Draft Lottery, Conference Finals preview and more May 16, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving dive right into the domino effect of Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury and how it impacts the Celtics and the Eastern Conference playoffs moving forward. The conversation shifts to the Mavs winning the NBA Draft Lottery, is the Lottery rigged?, Cooper Flagg's fit in Dallas and the Wolves eliminating the Warriors.

NBA Playoff second round reactions: Celtics and Cavs struggles, Steph Curry's injury and more May 09, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give their reactions to first two games of each second-round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The two cover the Celtics and Cavs' struggles to fall into a surprising 2-0 hole, the impact of Stephen Curry's injury, the Thunder's loud response after a Game 1 letdown and more.

Takeaways and thoughts from the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs May 02, 2025

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With the Cavaliers, Celtics, Pacers, Thunder and Timberwolves punching their tickets to the semifinals, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look back at the first round before looking forward to matchups in the second round. The two also take time to discuss the storylines that will loom around the Bucks and Lakers after they were eliminated in five games.

2024 NBA Playoff overreactions: Takeaways from Games 1 and 2 Apr 25, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give their overreactions to Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Playoffs. The two break down each series and their biggest takeaways so far, ranging from the Thunder's dominance, Kawhi Leonard's resurgence, the impact of Jimmy Butler's injury, the Lakers' lack of frontcourt help and playoff teams that need to blow it up and start over.

NBA Playoffs 2025 Preview, Predictions: Biggest X-Factors in each first-round series Apr 18, 2025

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With the NBA Playoffs upon us, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at each Eastern and Western Conference first-round series. The two talk about the biggest X-Factors and make predictions for who will advance on each side of the bracket.

Michael Malone's Firing, Luka Doncic's Revenge and the NBA's Biggest End of Season Storylines Apr 11, 2025

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In the wake of the Nuggets' unprecedented decision to fire head coach Michael Malone, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving explore what it means for Denver's future, look back at Luka Doncic's emotional return to Dallas and reflect upon the 2024-25 NBA season that was.

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