On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Nikola Jokic's third MVP
Hornets hire Charles Lee as new head coach, are things changing for the better in Charlotte?
The Knicks lead the Pacers 2-0 and David thinks one team plays like their hair is on fire, the other like a day at the beach
Wolves have the defending champs in a vice grip and the series might be over
The Thunder haven't lost a playoff game yet, is David a believer?
Top-5 playoff teams and performers
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Can the Pacers match the intensity and physicality of the Knicks?

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Celtics' win in Game 3
The Mavericks' poor offensive strategy
Kyrie's excellent offensive performance
Luka's lack of defensive disposition
Jaylen Brown's pursuit of excellence
The passing of Jerry West
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The Celtics are on the brink of winning an NBA title

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Mavericks down 0-2 to the Celtics in the NBA Finals
What is it about the Celtics that is so hard to solve for the Mavericks?
Luka Doncic is heroic on offense but he's hurting his team on defense
What's going on with Kyrie Irving?
The brilliance of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White
Looking ahead to Game 3
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How do the Mavericks get back into this series?

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The challenges the Celtics present the Mavericks on offense
How the Pacers better prepped the Celtics for the Finals than the Wolves did for the Mavericks
How Kristaps Porzingis optimizes the Celtics on both ends of the court
What the Mavericks can take from the third quarter and apply to Game 2
Luka Doncic
The NBA's new media rights deal and expansion
The news around the Lakers head coach search
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Celtics blowout Mavericks in Game 1 of the Finals, will Boston sweep?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Timberwolves had a nice postseason run, how do they sustain success?
How does the Celtics' offense wear down opponents?
Will Kristaps Porzingis be ready for the finals?
How important are Jrue Holiday and Derrick White?
The Mavericks' offensive simplicity
How do you stop Luka Doncic?
Mavericks' role players
Kyrie Irving being assertive
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Can the Mavericks pull the upset and defeat the Celtics in the NBA Finals?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
David's time in Los Angeles
The Wolves staved off elimination and forced a Game 5, can they send the series back to Dallas?
The Celtics have been the best team all season and have 10 days off before the Finals, can anyone stop them?
The Pacers exceeded expectations this season but David has a word of advice and some caution.
Why do certain NBA media talk about the game in such a negative way?
JJ Redick to coach the Lakers?
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Can the Pacers match the intensity and physicality of the Knicks?

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