Box Out

Steven and Cory discuss the second round action, and what the Lakers and Clippers need to do to pave a way for an LA/LA conference finals.

Steven and Cory discuss a variety of topics, beginning with (0:34) the boycott of games last week by the NBA players. They then jump into basketball talk (7:00) with the news of Steve Nash becoming the new Brooklyn Nets head coach. They follow up with the two Game 7s played during the week, (14:37) Rockets/OKC and (21:55) Nuggets/Jazz. Finally, they make their (26:02) 2nd round predictions of who advances to the conference finals.

Steven and Cory discuss the opening round action in the Western Conference, specifically the historic performances by Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell. They go in depth on the Nuggets' struggles and what they can do to overcome a 3-1 deficit. Steven and Cory focus on LeBron getting his offensive rhythm back and how the Rockets are showing their need for Russell Westbrook. They also preview the second round matchup between the Raptors and the Celtics.

Steven and Cory discuss how worried they are about the Lakers poor Game 1 performance against the Trail Blazers and what they need to do to turn the series around. They go through Game 2 between the Mavericks and Clippers and how the Rockets have looked like the most impressive team through the first 3 days of playoff basketball. Finally, Steven and Cory give their long deserved credit to Jayson Tatum.

Steven and Cory analyze the first day of Game 1s and go through Luka and Donovan Mitchell's epic, historic performances, as well as Kristaps Porzingis getting himself ejected in a crucial Game 1. They talk about just how good Boston is and also the recent coaching vacancies. 

Steven and Cory dissect each playoff series and make their picks on which teams will advance to the next round. They also go in depth on the incredible performances that Damian Lillard has been putting on to carry his team to the playoffs.

Steven and Cory dive into an action filled weekend of basketball, with injuries to Ben Simmons/Joel Embiid, the incredible play of Luka Doncic, and Paul George & Damian Lillard going back and forth on Instagram. They also dwell on possible issues that could arise in the playoffs for the top seed of each conference. Oh, and Steven makes his weekly Brooklyn Nets shoutout.

Steven and Cory talk about the most impressive teams so far in the bubble and the possibility of Houston going to the Finals. They rationalize whether the Lakers are in trouble or it's just rust, along with the Raptors defending their title being a real possibility.