David Smooke rejoins the pod to discuss the 1977 NBA Finals between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Philadelphia 76ers. We explore the ABA/NBA merger, including some of its lesser known backroom deals. We map out Julius Irving's journey from the Nets to the 76ers and detail the intertwined histories of the Blazers and 76ers. We discuss the style of play from both teams, the way the game is shot and broadcast, and assert a link between developments in broadcast technology and the NBA's stylistic developments.