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Dave DuFour is joined by Celtics beat writer Jared Weiss and Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to discuss Game 2 of the NBA Finals. How did Jrue Holiday go 9 for 9 in the paint? What has the Boston defense done to Kyrie Irving? We discuss all this and more on today's episode.
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Celtics beat writer Jay King and Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals. How did the Celtics dominate the Mavericks? How did they take away the corner 3s and lobs from the Mavericks? We discuss all this and more on today's episode.
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Tampering
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by NBCS Boston's Chris Mannix to talk all things Finals and preview what the Celtics can do against the Mavericks. The guys also discuss the Lakers coaching search as the headlines swirl with speculation.
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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour preview the NBA Finals by asking questions. How will the Celtics defend pick-and-roll? Which team has the better coach? Who are the X-factors?
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Hoops Adjacent
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by Washington Post's Candace Buckner to preview the Finals and what each team needs to do to win. They also discuss the circus that is the beginning of Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut, and why there seems to be such an uproar around her start in the league. Tune in to hear who is taking which team to win the Larry O'Brian this summer!
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Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Can the Celtics finish the job? Will Luka win Finals MVP? What is the hottest Finals take?
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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour give their instant reaction the Mavericks' series-clinching victory over the Timberwolves, recap the series, and discuss some of the issues for the Boston Celtics.
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Tampering
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to discuss the Celtics' road to the NBA Finals, and previewing what they need to do to bring home banner No. 18. The guys also look at the Western Conference Finals to see if the Wolves will be able to force a Game 6, or if the Mavericks have a date with the Celtics on June 6th.
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Hoops Adjacent
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by NBA legend Rod Strickland to discuss his godson Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. The guys also discuss Strickland's playing days, how the game has changed since he was in the league, and how he ended up having a career doing something that he swore he'd never do.
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Slam and Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss the Wolves win over the Mavs in Dallas to stave off elimination and if the Wolves can actually make this a competitive series.
In part 2 Kelly Iko joins to discuss the Rockets and Spurs offseason and how each of those teams is going to climb back in the Western Conference Playoffs. Then they finish with a fun edition of Fred vs. a Friend.
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