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Dallas Wins the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes. Plus, the Knicks Take a Step Closer to the Conference Finals. May 13, 2025

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The Dallas Mavericks landed the no. 1 pick in the draft, which means that they’ll likely take the consensus no. 1 prospect, Cooper Flagg, after they traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers midway through the 2024-25 season. Logan, Howard, and Raja discuss how the lottery miraculously ended up going in Dallas's favor and what Flagg can be at the next level. Should this year’s lottery be a warning to teams who are obviously tanking? Jayson Tatum left Game 4 of the Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Conference semifinals game with an apparent leg injury that could sideline him for a long time. The guys discuss how Tatum’s injury could affect the Celtics' future in light of the major cap issues they have looming. Is now the time for Jaylen Brown to step up? Plus, the mailbag!

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Show start

(1:24) Thoughts on Cooper Flagg to Dallas

(22:35) Fan Duel Ad Break

(23:56) Jayson Tatum’s Injury

(38:39) Knicks - Celtics

(50:26) Mailbag

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell

Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and John Richter

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Celtics Finally Show Up and the Wolves Make Things Look So Very Hard. Plus, Midway Playoff MVP Ballots. | Group Chat May 11, 2025

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Justin, Rob and Wos kick things off discussing how the Timberwolves are making life hard for themselves despite going up 2-1 over the Stephen Curry-less Warriors (3:48). They talk Anthony Edwards' massive game as well as Julius Randle stepping up in a much-needed victory.

They shift focus to the Boston Celtics who bounced back in New York against the Knicks with the guys giving their thoughts on why Boston is still likely primed to win the series (27:15).

The guys close things out talking through who their MVPs of the playoffs have been so far (47:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Are the Warriors Cooked Without Curry? Plus, Can the Celtics Turn It Around Against the Knicks? | Real Ones May 09, 2025

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The Warriors have lost Steph Curry for at least a week and seemingly the series against the Timberwolves.
Do the Warriors have any chance of winning this series without Steph? Following the Warriors' Game 2 loss against Minnesota, Draymond Green made comments about being labeled an “angry black man” after receiving another technical foul early in the contest. Logan and Raja react to the future Hall of Famer's comment. Up 2-0 and heading back to New York for their series against Boston, are the Knicks actually the ones under pressure? How will Denver bounce back after its embarrassing Game 2 loss to the Thunder?

(00:00) - Intro

(5:35) - Are Steph and the Warriors Cooked?

(15:43) - Minnesota’s Edge

(18:16) - The Continuing Saga of Draymond Green

(43:07) - Knicks-Celtics: Are The Knicks in Trouble?

(51:25) - Cavs-Pacers: What is this series?

(53:42) - Thunder-Nuggets: Will Denver Bounce Back?

(57:45) - Interview with Seerat Sohi

(01:38:51) - Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia/John Richter

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The Knicks Do It Again! Plus, the Real OKC Shows Up, and What’s Behind the Round 2 Madness? | Group Chat May 08, 2025

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Justin, Rob, and Wos react to another improbable Knicks comeback victory to take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics. They discuss all the madness going on in the second round before talking about the Thunder bouncing back in a blowout victory to even their series with the Nuggets. They wrap things up by quickly taking a look at the two other semifinal series.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Nuggets Shock Thunder in Game 1 Victory. Plus, Knicks Defeat Celtics in OT Thriller | Real Ones May 06, 2025

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The Nuggets took Game 1 in Oklahoma City thanks to a late-game 3 from Aaron Gordon, but the big topic of discussion was whether the Thunder should have fouled when they were up three late in the game and Jokic was off the floor. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck discuss that and whether they saw who the real MVP is during the game. The Knicks defeated the Celtics on the road thanks to 45 (!) missed 3s from Boston and some late-game heroics provided by the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson. Plus, what are they hoping to see from the Warriors-Wolves series? Is Ant primed to eliminate another legend? Finally, the mailbag!

(1:43) Nuggets - Thunder

(27:30) Knicks Celtics

(49:51) 'Pack Watch With Jomi Adeniran'

(51:38) Warriors - Wolves

(59:54) Mailbag

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The Clippers Get Absolutely Waxed in Game 7. Plus, the Biggest Questions of Round 2 and Game 7 of Rockets-Warriors. | Group Chat May 04, 2025

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to give their thoughts on the Clippers getting embarrassed in game 7 against the Nuggets. Then they preview some of the second round series. Then they wrap up with a game 7 Rockets-Warriors preview (52:50).Thunder-Nuggets: (32:10)Celtics-Knicks (38:23)Cavs-Pacers (47:52)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Gregg Popovich Steps Down as Spurs Head Coach. Plus, Future Possibilities for the Pistons | Real Ones May 02, 2025

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Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck react to the breaking news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is leaving his current position, but remaining as the team president.

(1:17) What legacy does the five-time champion head coach leave in San Antonio?

(17:14) The Knicks eliminated the Pistons in the first round. What’s the future hold for the Pistons?

(30:04) The Clippers and Nuggets are headed for a Game 7 in Denver: Can the Clippers pull off the win on the road?

(46:11) 'Pack Watch' with Jomi Adeniran

(47:22) Anthony Edwards and the Wolves packed up the Lakers in five. Where does Ant-Man currently rank in the NBA ?

(56:40) Mailbag

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, John Richter, and Belle Roman

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The Wolves Finish Off the Lakers, and the Rockets Nearly Blow a Blowout | Group Chat May 01, 2025

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to give you their immediate thoughts on the Wolves ending the Lakers' season in five games. They look ahead to the LA's offseason and discuss what the team might look to do. Then, they talk about the Rockets' win at home against the Warriors to keep their season alive (44:22).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

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Houston Hasn’t Been a Problem for the Warriors. Plus, Do the Heat Need a Shift in Culture? | Real Ones Apr 29, 2025

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Logan and Raja open the pod by talking about the Warriors taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening-round series against the Rockets on Monday night. Has Draymond Green successfully gotten into the Rockets' heads and muddied up the series (2:40)? The Miami Heat were swept by the Cavaliers in Game 4, losing by 55(!) points to end their season. After the tumultuous year they have had, in which they traded Jimmy Butler, is it time for them to move on from Pat Riley? Has Luka been a liability for the Lakers in their series against the Timberwolves? Plus, has the JJ Redick criticism been fair after he played the same lineup for the entire second half (33:22)? The Pistons were robbed after no call was made when Tim Hardaway Jr. was fouled by Josh Hart in the closing minutes of Game 4. The NBA ruled it a foul after the game, but the outcome doesn’t change. What’s the point of the referee staff report (50:18)?

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Gordon’s 0.1-Second Miracle Dunk Saves Denver. Plus, a Steph Classic and Offseason War Rooms for the Grizzlies and Heat. | Group Chat Apr 27, 2025

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Justin, Rob and Wos are back to recap Saturday nights games. They start with the thrilling Nuggets win over the Clippers that culminated with Aaron Gordon's absurd game-winning dunk. Then, they discuss Golden State’s unlikely win over the Rockets without Jimmy Butler before wrapping up with the Thunder sweeping the Grizzlies and the Heat going down 3-0 to the Cavs. They also take a look at how the Grizzlies and Heat should move forward this offseason.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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