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Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther pitched in to push the Nuggets over the Thunder in game 6, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Kelly Iko are here to break it down. They discuss the impact of Julian Strawther, Nikola Jokić’s energy levels, and the disappearance of Jalen Williams. Then they preview game 7 and Knicks/Celtics and make their picks.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita & Kelly Iko
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Golden State Warriors 4 games to 1 to advance to the Western Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react. They discuss Anthony Edward’s playmaking and Julius Randle’s playoff ascension. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to breakdown the Celtics win over the Knicks, discuss the problem with the Knicks starting lineup, and why the Celtics still have a chance.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni & Fred Katz
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery.
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The Indiana Pacers finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are here to react. They discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s huge game and whether the Cavaliers need to make any changes this summer. Then, following an epic game between the Nuggets and Thunder, Andrew Schlecht joins the show to talk about OKC’s win, why the Thunder bet on Lu Dort, and how the Nuggets get the series to a seventh game.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita & Andrew Schlecht
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and the opportunity to snag Cooper Flagg. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react to the Mavs’ incredible luck, the Spurs’ trade chips for Giannis, the Knicks’ win and Jayson Tatum’s injury. Then, Christian Clark from the Athletic joins the show with his reaction to the Mavericks lottery surprise and whether they would trade the number one pick. Finally, Anthony Slater and the guys take a look how the Wolves closed the door on the Warriors.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Christian Clark, & Anthony Slater
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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The Thunder get a big win in Denver to put the series at 2-2 heading back to OKC, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. They discuss how the Thunder finally closed a game in the clutch, and what adjustments the Nuggets can make going back to OKC. They also discuss the Pacers pushing the Cavs to brink and if the Cavs have any hope in this series. Then they preview Warriors/Wolves and Celtics/Knicks and make their picks. Finally, they preview the NBA Draft lottery that will take place tonight.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Anthony Slater to discuss the Western Conference Playoffs including the Warriors without Steph, what will happen to the Clippers and Rockets in the offseason, and if the Wolves are ready to win the West. Then they do a championship draft. Then they are joined by Jared Weiss to discuss the Celtics, what is wrong with the offense, and if they can adjust in time to beat the Knicks in this series. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Jared Weiss and Anthony Slater
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres
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Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over the Warriors. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Marcus Thompson react to the Wolves win, the absence of Playoff Jimmy Butler, and Jonathan Kuminga’s opportunity.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita & Marcus Thompson
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Mikal Bridges makes a game saving steal for the second game in row to help the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni breakdown the Knicks defensive effort, the Thunder beatdown of the Nuggets, and discuss Steph Curry’s hamstring injury. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show after being evacuated from TD Garden following the brutal loss for the Celtics to discuss another 20-point lead disappearing and whether the Celtics stand a chance at winning the series.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Eś Baraheni and Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Are the Pacers contenders now? What fanbases should feel the most worried? We discuss this and more as we make a tier list of the teams that should be the most worried.
Host: Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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