In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson lock in on playoff battles, underdog energy, and elite leadership.

They break down the Pacers-Cavs series, giving Indy props for their pace, team ball, and Haliburton’s leadership. Carlisle’s steady coaching and the forwards’ floor spacing get big nods. Cleveland, despite star power and awards, looked outmatched and “shell shocked.”

Jokic gets love for “coaching from the floor,” controlling the game with IQ and poise. SGA shines as a rising MVP, carrying OKC with smart, two-way play. And while MPJ’s struggles are real, the crew knows Denver needs his scoring to repeat.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:51 Can The Pacers Handle The Pace?
• 08:31 Carlisle's Steady Coaching
• 10:27 Find Your Place & Work Hard
• 14:24 Coaching From The Floor
• 22:00 Two Way Play
• 28:27 How Injuries Affects Players
• 35:24 What's Up, Who's Hooping?
• 44:12 What's Up, Who's Losing Touch?

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