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The Warriors Pull Off a True #StrengthInNumbers Victory | Heat Check Jun 03, 2019

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The Golden State Warriors win Game 2 of the Finals in impressive fashion, overcoming various injuries and ailments to their stars by locking up the Toronto Raptors with stellar defense.

Host: John Gonzalez

Guest: Dan Devine

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Analyzing the NBA Draft Through the Lens of the Finals | The Corner 3 May 31, 2019

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We briefly go over Thursday night’s NBA Finals Game 1 and look forward to what adjustments the Warriors can make in the face of a 1-0 deficit (1:46). Then, we hand out awards to the draft prospects who most closely mirror the roles that Finals participants like Pascal Siakam and Andre Iguodala are filling for their teams (15:00).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Danny Chau

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Spicy P Heats Up to Take Game 1 | Heat Check May 31, 2019

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Pascal Siakam dominates Game 1 of the Finals, leading the Toronto Raptors to a solid victory over the Kevin Durant–less Golden State Warriors despite a poor shooting night from Kawhi Leonard.

Host: John Gonzalez

Guest: Dan Devine

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The Rockets' Reboot, the Lakers' Turmoil, and Repositioning Basketball As International Soccer | Group Chat May 29, 2019

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We sit down ahead of the NBA Finals to go through some of the news that has broken between the end of the Eastern Conference Finals and now. First, do the Rockets need to hit the reset button on their core if they want to win the title (2:45)? Then, the deluge of Lakers turmoil seems to be never ending, but will it ultimately trickle off if they go star-hunting this offseason (22:00)? Finally, we share our observations on NBA free agency and rumblings about a midseason tournament that have us thinking about the ways that basketball is starting to mirror soccer (37:40).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Chris Ryan

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A Very Mismatch Finals Preview | The Mismatch May 28, 2019

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The Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. How will they match up against the defending champs Golden State Warriors (0:44)? Plus: How will the outcome of this series affect free agency, if at all (40:18)?

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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NBA Draft Mailbag Special | The Corner 3 May 27, 2019

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With the NBA Finals still on hold, we convene our NBA draft experts to open up the mailbag and answer some of your pressing questions about the top prospects as we approach the 2019 NBA draft. From Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett to Ty Jerome and Matisse Thybulle, we break down our thoughts on top prospects and role players who might be available for late-round steals.

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

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Are the Bucks Out of Answers for the Raptors? | Group Chat May 24, 2019

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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).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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Kawhi Leonard (Literally) Limps the Raptors to Another W | The Corner 3 May 22, 2019

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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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The Warriors Without KD Are Still Pretty Damn Good | The Mismatch May 21, 2019

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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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The Raptors Win the Most Boring Double-OT Playoff Game in Recent Memory | Heat Check May 20, 2019

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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).

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Mark Titus, Tate Frazier

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