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NBA Playoffs breakdown, Jaylen Brown drama & Draft Lottery superlatives | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 07, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the latest in the NBA Playoffs.
How did the Philadelphia 76ers hang on in Game 2 without Joel Embiid? Are the New York Knicks true Finals contenders? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers pull it together? Are the San Antonio Spurs showing prowess beyond their years?
Then, the pair discusses superstar rumors: is a Jaylen Brown & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade on the horizon? Plus, KOC & Tom share their Draft Lottery superlatives in anticipation of Sunday.
(1:04) Knicks win Game 2 vs. 76ers
(18:34) Cavs vs. Pistons Game 2 preview
(28:16) Spurs beat Timberwolves in Game 2
(36:59) Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 preview
(41:23) Bucks owner comments on Giannis’ future
(48:00) Jaylen Brown Boston drama
(58:07) NBA Draft Lottery superlatives

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Harden’s historic turnover ratio, Embiid sidelined for Game 2 + is Jalen Brown’s time in Boston over? | The Big Number May 06, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to turnover ratio and beat the Pistons? The duo discusses if the 76ers can survive the Knicks with Embiid out for Game 2, Wemby’s 3-point shooting woes & Reaves’ struggles vs. OKC.
Later, Tom & Dan react to Jaylen Brown’s $50,000 fine after criticizing the officiating in Boston’s Game 7 loss to Detroit.

(0:42) Harden playoff games with more turnovers than field goals
(20:27) NYK pts/poss vs. Embiid guarded PnRs
(26:22) Breaking news: Embiid ruled out for game 2
(37:24) Wemby’s 3PA in Game 1 vs. Wolves
(42:47) Reaves average pts/shot in Game 1 vs. OKC
(49:05) Jaylen Brown fined 50k

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Russillo x KOC: Wolves crack Spurs, Knicks smash Sixers + our lottery dream is the NBA’s nightmare | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 05, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals. How did the Minnesota Timberwolves attack Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? Are the New York Knicks truly unstoppable, or are the Philadelphia 76ers just running out of gas?

Plus, the pair discuss the perception of the Oklahoma City Thunder: can they ever become lovable again? What happens if they end up with a top-4 pick?

(0:34) Wolves beat Spurs in West semis Game 1

(46:18) Knicks beat 76ers in East semis Game 1

(52:53) Why is OKC unlovable?

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NBA Playoff round two reactions, Lakers-Thunder & Cavs-Pistons preview + WNBA contender check | The Dunker Spot May 05, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones begin dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs.

They also preview the other second-round series -- Lakers-Thunder and Cavs-Pistons -- by digging into the matchups, lineups, and schematic battles that could decide each winner.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to begin previewing the upcoming season! They start with their top contenders heading into the season, first highlighting the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discussing potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on.

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0:00 Welcome
1:35 Knicks-Sixers
15:33 Spurs-Timberwolves
34:35 Lakers-Thunder
49:02 Cavaliers-Pistons
01:01:18 Las Vegas Aces
01:08:58 New York Liberty
01:15:41 Atlanta Dream
01:20:55 Indiana Fever
01:24:51 Phoenix Mercury
01:28:54 Minnesota Lynx & Los Angeles Sparks

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West semis preview, hope for the Wolves, team-building lessons & changes coming to Denver with Adam Mares | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 04, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by DNVR’s Adam Mares to dissect the Denver Nuggets’ shocking first round defeat to the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray to blame for the loss?
The duo also asks what’s next for the Houston Rockets after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and previews the upcoming Western Conference semifinals matchups: Spurs vs. Timberwolves and Lakers vs. Thunder.
(0:40) What’s next for Denver?
(24:05) Wolves vs. Spurs series preview
(31:30) What’s next for Houston?
(37:33) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities
(46:28) Lakers vs. OKC series preview
(49:49) Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri

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East semis preview, 3-1 comebacks, Embiid’s retribution & the future of the Celtics with John Fanta | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 04, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic. What’s next for Boston & Orlando in the offseason?
The pair previews the Eastern Conference semifinals as the Sixers take on the Knicks and the Cavs face off against the Pistons. Plus, what did Round 1 teach us about what teams may prioritize in this year’s Draft?
(0:47) Sixers comeback vs. Celtics
(11:05) Sixers vs. Knicks series preview
(21:21) What’s next for Boston?
(35:49) What’s next for Atlanta?
(39:46) Pistons comeback vs. Magic
(43:04) What’s next for Orlando?
(48:46) Cavs vs. Pistons series preview
(57:41) What’s next for Toronto?
(1:01:49) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities

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NBA Playoff round one reactions, Spurs-Wolves preview + WNBA preseason debuts | The Dunker Spot May 01, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They salute the Timberwolves and Knicks for winning their series, examine what's next for the Nuggets and Hawks, then share what they'll be looking for as the first round comes to a close this weekend.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through more preseason action!
Azzi Fudd makes her preseason debut as she, Paige Bueckers and the new-look Dallas Wings take on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. The guys discuss how the Wings looked to attack, the usage of Bueckers and Fudd within the high-paced offense, and some early returns on the Wings' defense. Clark's comfort inside the arc -- as a driver and mid-range scorer -- popped in this one for the Fever. How scary can they be when Aliyah Boston re-enters the equation?
Angel Reese also made her preseason debut with the Atlanta Dream, returning to her old stomping grounds to take on the Chicago Sky. The context around Reese is different, as was her usage. The guys discuss the positives of those shifts on both ends of the floor, and how Reese can become even more impactful as she gains more reps within the new system.
We finally got a look at the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Nekias and Steve talk through the early returns of their foundations -- spacing, defensive activity, and overall empowerment. There's a lot to like and build on!
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01:15 Nuggets-Timberwolves
18:44 Spurs-Timberwolves preview
33:00 Knicks-Hawks
44:15 Sixers-Celtics (with potential-Knicks thoughts)
49:00 Lakers-Rockets
53:04 Cavaliers-Raptors
54:49 Pistons-Magic
59:09 Azzi Fudd's Wings debut
01:08:29 Angel Reese's Dream debut
01:18:25 Other WNBA preseason takeaways

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KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures | The Big Number Apr 29, 2026

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We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way!

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down how Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming an offensive hub by unlocking Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ offense. Are the Knicks making a case to come out of the East?

Next, the duo discusses why the Celtics offense is going through a deep freeze and how the Philadelphia 76ers have halted the Celtics’ offensive weapons. Is this pattern for Boston in the postseason cause for concern?

Then, they share what has led to Jalen Duren’s drop from the regular season to the postseason and make sense of Evan Mobley’s performance in the Cavs’ series against the Raptors. Should the Cavs consider making serious moves?

Plus, Adam Silver sent out an NBA draft lottery reform proposal to 30 GMs across the league. Tom and Dan give you the details and walk through a draft simulator based on the new proposed reform.

All that and more!

The Big Number: 26 Kat (1:40)
TLN 1: 14 Celtics (20:58)
TLN 2: 68.8 Jalen Duren (28:15)
TLN 3: -15.7 Mobley (36:00)
Anti Tanking: (44:40)

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NBA Playoff Round One reactions, who's cooked + WNBA preseason reactions | The Dunker Spot Apr 28, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from this weekend's action, then talk through which of the trailing teams (Pistons, Nuggets, Rockets, Sixers, Blazers) may be cooked.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the early returns of preseason action!
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wowed with their tempo, while the early returns of the Liberty's spacing tweaks were encouraging. We got the debuts of Ariel Atkins (Sparks), Rickea Jackson (Sky), Chennedy Carter (Aces) and others.
The rookies also made strong impressions! From lottery picks like Olivia Miles (Lynx), Lauren Betts (Mystics), and Gabriela Jaquez (Sky), to other first rounders like Flau'jae Johnson (Storm), Raven Johnson (Fever) and Cotie McMahon (Mystics); even later picks like Ta'Niya Latson (Sparks) and Rori Harmson (Mystics) had an impactful run.
Nekias and Steve talked through what they liked, what they'll be monitoring, and what they're excited about in the upcoming slate of games.
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01:21 Knicks - Hawks
9:58 Cavs - Raptors
19:34 Pistons - Magic
29:55 Are they cooked: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
38:21 Are they cooked: Lakers vs. Rockets
44:06 Are they cooked: Celtics vs. 76ers
47:59 Are they cooked: Spurs vs. Blazers
49:39 Are they cooked: OKC vs. Suns
54:00 WNBA Preseason Takeaways

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No-show Jokic, Magic & Raptors threaten upsets & coaches on the hot seat with Justin Termine & William Lou | The Kevin O'Connor Show Apr 27, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by SiriusXM Radio’s Justin Termine and Raptors’ podcaster William Lou to discuss the recent slate of NBA playoff games.

Is there hope left for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets? Where is the toughness from the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the number 1 seeded Detroit Pistons going down in the first round? These questions and more are answered on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show.

(0:35) Timberwolves 3-1 lead vs. Nuggets

(19:07) Spurs lead 3-1 vs. Trail Blazers

(29:59) Lakers lead 3-1 vs. Rockets

(35:05) Celtics lead 3-1 vs. 76ers

(40:55) Knicks & Hawks series tied 2-2

(45:57) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2

(50:09) Magic lead 2-1 vs. Pistons

(1:03:28) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2 cont.

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