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Breaking Down the Game 1 Action May 02, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Rohan quickly address the impact Joel Embiid's orbital fracture/concussion will have on Philadelphia's second-round matchup against the Miami Heat. Then they break down Sunday's Game 1 action from the Bucks-Celtics and Grizzlies-Warriors series. What adjustments does Boston need to make, if any, to tie things up? Was Draymond Green's ejection the right decision? Why don't we talk about Ja Morant's defense like we do Trae Young's? And more!

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Previewing An Even Better Second Round & Utah's Big Questions Apr 29, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Chris discuss Thursday night's slate of games before previewing and making series predictions about Heat-Sixers and Mavericks-Suns. They then wonder where the Jazz are going after a disappointing first-round exit and praise a Pelicans team that's poised to take a major leap next season. Also, a quick conversation about Celtics-Bucks and a few mailbag questions

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Kevin Durant's Legacy + A Classic First-Round Matchup Apr 25, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Rohan open up the mailbag to discuss Wolves/Grizzlies, Ja Morant's struggles, Karl-Anthony Towns' up-and-down postseason, how a potential first-round loss will impact Kevin Durant's legacy, whether the Jazz should trade Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell (or both?), and so much more!

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The Warriors New Death Lineup & KAT's Night To Forget Apr 22, 2022

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On today’s Open Floor, Rohan fills in for Michael and is joined by Chris to discuss the fall of the house of Jazz and Karl-Anthony Towns’s unethical four-shot game against the Grizzlies. Is there anything Utah can do to salvage its series against the Mavs? Can the Wolves bounce back from blowing multiple 20-point leads? Then they look ahead to Game 3 between the Celtics and Nets, including Kevin Durant’s struggles and what the Brooklyn home crowd will sound like. They also touch on Nikola Jokic MVP discourse, the Warriors’ new death lineup, and much more!

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Jayson Tatum Is A Hero Apr 18, 2022

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In today's episode, Michael and Rohan react to every award finalist who was revealed by the NBA over the weekend. Who else besides Bam Adebayo was snubbed? They then recap the playoff's opening weekend with deep dives into Boston's buzzer-beating win over Brooklyn, Miami's dominant performance against Atlanta, Minnesota shocking Memphis, and so much more

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A Mega Playoff Preview Apr 15, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Rohan react to Paul George being placed into Health and Safety Protocols and having to miss Friday night's Play-In game before they predict winners for Clippers/Pelicans and Hawks/Cavaliers. They then give a deep dive preview for all eight first-round playoff series, predicting winners, analyzing key individual and team matchups, and so much more.

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The All Star Filled Play In Preview Apr 11, 2022

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In today's episode, Michael and Rohan preview all four play-in games with a deep dive into some individual matchups, strategic advantages, and key x-factors. Should Brooklyn worry about its porous defense against a team that has Darius Garland? Will Evan Mobley defend Kevin Durant? How will the Hornets guard Trae Young's pick-and-rolls? Also: how will the Hornets attack Trae Young? Does Pelicans-Spurs matter at all? Who is the best player in Clippers-Timberwolves, and why is that the game everyone absolutely needs to see? All those questions are answered, and so much more!

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The Raptors Are Actual Contenders & Our All NBA Ballots Apr 08, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Chris break down a Raptors team that might be a pseudo title contender? Then they go over their official MVP ballots and have a long debate about Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid before covering all three All-NBA teams and revealing who they'll have on each squad. Does LeBron James belong on the first team or on none at all? Where should Kevin Durant go? Will the Suns have two players or one?

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Lakers Failure + Favorite First-Round Matchups Apr 04, 2022

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In today's episode, Michael and Rohan discuss the disastrous Lakers and likelihood that they won't even make the play-in tournament before answering a few mailbag questions and breaking down the five potential first-round matchups they most hope we get to see.

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Giannis Takeover + Our MIP, DPOY, 6MOY Ballots Apr 01, 2022

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On today's episode, Michael and Chris wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent nationally televised performances can push him to a third MVP award before they open the mailbag to discuss Joel Embiid's postseason durability and New York's questionable future. What can they get for Julius Randle? Is RJ Barrett good enough to build around? They then reveal their (penciled in) official ballot decisions for Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and 6th Man of the Year.

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