On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The Celtics dismantling of the Heat. Can anyone stop this juggernaut on their way to the finals? How concerning is the Kristaps Porzingis injury?

The Mavericks are in the driver's seat, can the Clippers come back down 3-2?

The Knicks lose a heartbreaker in Game 5 to the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey was incredible, can he extend that series, or will the Knicks close it out in Philly?

David was concerned about the Pacers heading into Game 5 and they got blown out. The Bucks are confident and their stars might be returning soon. Is this series going to a Game 7?

Jarod wonders if the Thunder are young and "dumb" enough to get to the Western Conference finals?

Nuggets finish off the Lakers and play the Wolves in the next round. Can the Wolves pull the upset?

Top 5 playoff teams


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On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

Why and how did the Knicks literally breakdown?

The Pacers young and fun nine-man rotation

Nikola Jokic did not look like an MVP in the second half of Game 7

Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid were great, how did the former's foul trouble lead to the latter's success?

The Mavericks' advanced to the conference finals, can they beat the Wolves?

The future is bright for the OKC Thunder, right?


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Were the Knicks' playoff injuries preventable?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

David's article on what to do if you draft Bronny James

The Celtics advance to their third straight Eastern Conference finals, is all ok in Boston?

What's next for the Cavaliers?

The Mavericks have the Thunder on the brink of elimination

How unfair is Nikola Jokic?

Will the Pacers vs. Knicks series go to a Game 7?

Top 5 playoff performers


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Nikola Jokic is unfair, Wolves, Thunder and Pacers on the brink of elimination, and Bronny James

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The Nuggets have evened their series with the Timberwolves. What's worked the last two games for the defending champs?

The Knicks are falling apart, literally. Heavy minutes and injuries are taking a toll and the Pacers have evened the series. Can the Knicks fight back?

The Celtics rebounded after a loss in Game 2 and should make quick work of the Cavaliers en route to the Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Kristaps Porzingis injury ultimately hurt the Celtics?

The Mavericks are up 2-1 on the young Thunder, who are facing playoff adversity for the first time. How will they respond in a pivotal Game 4?


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The Nuggets fought back, the Knicks are broken, and the young Thunder face adversity

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?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The Cavaliers outlasting the Magic in Game 7. What's next for Orlando and does Cleveland have a shot against Boston?

Are the Pacers mature enough to beat the Knicks? Will the Knicks run out of gas?

Should the defending champion Nuggets be worried? What specific problems do the Wolves present and can the Nuggets overcome with a hobbled Jamal Murray and no bench?

How can the Thunder stop Luka and Kyrie? Can the Thunder out athlete the Mavericks?


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Can anyone stop the Celtics? Can the Wolves and Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals?

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