How big is it that the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks dropped their first games during the NBA semifinals? Did the Brooklyn Nets and Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks just show they're true contenders? Who has the advantage between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus who the Utah Jazz would rather face.

Was promoting Brad Stevens to replace Danny Ainge the right move for the Boston Celtics? Can the L.A. Lakers and New York Knicks stave off disaster? Are the Philadelphia 76ers in big trouble after Joel Embiid's injury? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus the state of each NBA Playoff series.

Was Kyrie Irving's "subtle racism" assumption about his Boston return spot-on or bad form? Are the L.A. Clippers in serious danger as Luka Doncic continues to dominate? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down each NBA Playoffs matchup so far with what to watch for.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the highs, lows and predictions for each first-round matchup during the NBA Playoffs' opening games.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the Play-in Tournament's first slate of games and look forward to upcoming matchups.

Can the L.A. Lakers escape their Play-in matchup against the Golden State Warriors and make an improbable repeat as NBA Champions? Or is this finally the Philadelphia 76ers' year? Are newcomers like the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns dangerous or vulnerable? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss every matchup of the NBA postseason.

Will the L.A. Lakers and Brooklyn Nets ever get fully healthy? How vulnerable are they on the eve of the NBA Playoffs? Are the Boston Celtics fully "cooked" after losing Jaylen Brown for the year? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus which teams are especially dangerous "upset specials".

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss Russell Westbrook's history-making, the outlook for numerous NBA teams once the playoffs begin as well as digging into why the Play-in Tournament is actually a far better idea than given credit for.

Where will Russell Westbrook end up among the pantheon of all-time great NBA point guards? Is LeBron James really going to complain about the Play-In Tournament now? What should the Indiana Pacers do about Nate Bjorkgren? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!

What does it mean if LeBron James truly never is "100 percent" again as he's asserted? How does LaMelo Ball's return impact the Charlotte Hornets' playoff ceiling? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Jayson Tatum scoring 60 points and Steve Kerr lamenting the lost fundamental of rebounding.