Mike and Doug breakdown Game 1 of the NBA Finals. KAT, Shamet, Hart, Castle, Wemby, Pop, and of course the lefties: Brunson and Fox. We talk about surprises and keys to the game and what adjustments the Spurs could make in game 6. We also review our conference finals picks and talk a little NBA2K at the end. Enjoy.

Keywords

#NYKnicks

#SanAntonioSpurs

#NBA

#NBAFinals

#NBAPlayoffs2026

#NBAPlayoffs

Michael and Mark discuss the great game 7 of the Thunder/Spurs series, and then talk OKC offseason priorities. Then they hit you with the full NBA Finals Preview, including who you should bet on and why, and end with a game of over unders for Spurs/Thunder players stats in the upcoming series. Cheers.

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Chapters

00:00 Game Seven Excitement

02:59 Key Player Performances

05:56 Coaching Decisions and Strategies

08:56 Offseason Considerations for OKC

11:59 Future Prospects and Team Dynamics

28:07 Evaluating Player Performance and Trade Potential

30:24 Team Dynamics and Future Strategies

32:47 The Giannis Trade Discussion

34:52 Finals Predictions and Betting Strategies

38:03 Analyzing Matchups: Knicks vs Spurs

46:05 Assessing Team Strengths and Weaknesses

52:24 Final Thoughts and Predictions

55:50 Game Analysis and Player Performance

01:01:02 Over/Under Predictions for Key Players

01:06:58 Final Thoughts on the Upcoming Finals

01:14:59 Wrap-Up and Future Expectations

Keywords

#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #NBAFinals #sanantoniospurs #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks

Doug returns to talk up the Knicks Sweep, and we do a deep dive on the Spurs Thunder series and looking at some key stats to see if we can get a handle on what factors are leading each team to victory. Finally, we discuss the NBA's lottery reform proposal which passed Thursday, especially the part about keeping teams from winning in subsequent years and the choices they made in comparison to the Droppin' Dimes proposal.

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Mark is back for a lookin at how his favorite teams are faring, including discussing the Knicks chances of winning it all. Then, in honor of the Epic Spurs/Thunder double overtime game, we draft the greatest Playoff Games in the last 35 years, after another History Quiz for first pick for your host Michael Delp.

Chapters

• 00:00 Spurs/Thunder Game 4
• 16:19 New York Knicks Playoff Performance and Finals Chances
• 27:13 Memorable NBA Playoff Games

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  #lebronjames #alleniverson ray allen Allan Houston Larry Johnson Manu Ginobili Dirk Nowitzki Dwayne Wade Rajon Rondo Derik Rose Kevin Love Kyrie Irving Lebron James #jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sanantoniospurs #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

We bring back Karl, one half of the Rosaen brothers, to discuss the Pistons remarkable season and what moves they should make going forward, and we also cover the NBA Playoff Conference Finals Game 3s and touch on Michigan's top 2 nba draft prospects at the end.

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Chapters

00:00Introduction and Episode Overview

00:47Weekend Game Recap: Knicks and Spurs Series

01:24San Antonio Spurs' Performance and Wemby's Impact

02:01OKC's Control and Defensive Strategies

03:45Physicality and Intensity in NBA Playoffs

04:29Chet and Fox's Physical Play and Game Dynamics

05:00Knicks' Dominance and Plus-Minus Stats

06:04Mikael Bridges' Efficiency and Impact

07:07Cavs vs. Sixers and Team Performance

08:25Cleveland's Shooting and Defensive Challenges

09:58Knicks' Defensive Schemes and Player Roles

11:07Playmaker Roles and Player Aggressiveness

12:08Series Parallels and Game Outcomes

13:10Physical Play and NBA Intensity

14:15Harden's Performance and Team Defense

15:12Knicks' Defensive Strategy and Impact

16:14Mitchell's Offensive Role and Performance

17:54Playmaking and Defensive Efforts in Cavs

19:47Game Strategy and Forcing Passes

21:09Harden's Fouls and Momentum Shifts

22:21Cavs' Season Reflection and Harden's Contract

23:27Landry Shamit's Role and Defense

24:38Series Analysis and Playoff Outlook

25:54Pistons' Season Highlights and Playoff Performance

27:12Pistons vs. Knicks: Matchup Analysis

28:23Player Development and Future Prospects

30:03Trade Strategies and Team Building

31:17Eastern Conference Outlook and Team Predictions

33:11Cade Cunningham's Development and Potential

36:02Draft Prospects and College Players

38:11Season Reflection and Future Expectations

40:01Next Season Outlook and Team Strategies

44:06Player Comparisons and Potential Trades

50:00Contract Discussions and Team Cap Strategies

54:36Eastern Conference Predictions and Team Movements

58:27Draft Picks and Future Opportunities

01:00:01Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-Up

Keywords:

#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

What an exciting start to the conference finals, a double overtime game, a 22 point 4th quarter comeback. Doug and Mike talk about it all as well as the adjustments made in the 2nd game and the counters to those.

Along the way we talk important subjects, like a Droppin' Dimes Drinking Game, High Tops vs Low Tops, an embarassing basketball injury related story from Michael's youth, and of course all the James Harden haterade you can handle.

We end the pod with Doug's Lefty-Lean-in, talking about famous Left Big Men from the past. Hope you enjoy Lucky #13.

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and a Droppin' Dimes Drinking Game

02:59 Knicks vs. Cavs: Series Analysis

09:07 Coaching Decisions and Strategies

12:07 Cavs' Struggles and Knicks' Chemistry

24:20 Spurs vs. Thunder Game Highlights, Wimby vs. Chet

31:15 Hartenstein and Ponytail gate

38:00 High Tops vs Low top shoes

58:33 Left Lean In: Famous Left-handed Big men

Keywords:

#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Michael and Doug break down the Pistons/Cavs Game 7 including how the Cavs were able to overcome another awful performance by Harden in an important game. Then they preview they discuss and predict the Knicks/Cavs Conference Finals matchupincluding the topic of which team's big men will have the upper hand, Kat, OG, and Mitchell vs Mobley and Allen. Then the same with the big Spurs/Thunder matchup that we've all been waiting for. Lastly they end with some MVP voting discussion, and a Lefty-Lean-in on the impactful left handers to look for in the conference finals. Enjoy!

Timeline:

Pistons/Cavs Game 7 Analysis - 4:12

Semifinals Predictions Review - 29:01

Eastern Conference Finals Preview, Cavs vs Knicks - 31:05

Western Conference Finals Preview, Spurs vs Thunder - 54:20

Lefty Lean In - 73:30

Keywords:

#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Mark Neighbors is back and we break down game 5 of the Pistons and briefly touch on the rest of the weeks games which leads to a discussion of LeBron/Jordan comps from Jordan's Wizards time vs LeBrons Lakers playoff run. Then Mark tests Michael's NBA knowlege, with a look back at the 2002 conference finalists. Then we draft two teams of 8 from the top remaining players. And end with our predictions for Friday night.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Team Updates

05:34 Cleveland's Comeback and Detroit's Struggles

08:30 Player Analysis: Harden, Mobley, and Struess

22:29 Wemby's Dominance and Timberwolves' Struggles

28:11 Lakers' Playoff Performance and Key Players

33:19 LeBron vs. Jordan: A Generational Debate

41:45 Best Remaining Players Draft

01:02:51Game Predictions: Analyzing Upcoming Matches

Keywords:

#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Michael and Doug recap the Wizards Draft Lottery win and who they should draft, and take a look at the other big winners and top draft prospects, and the epic fail by the Pacers.

Then they comment on the Knicks Sweep and Timberwolves/Spurs game 4.

Lastly, they give their overdue all-nba selections.



Keywords:

#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #76ers #76ersbasketball #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

We bring on my longtime friend to talk NBA playoffs, Mark Neighbors, who'd sitting pretty now as both an OKC and Knicks fan. Mark has some great insight on Mike Brown's coaching job for the Knicks vs Thibodeau, and what the Knicks are doing to slow down Tyrese Maxi. We also review every game 3, including all the fun calls from the Pistons/Cavs game, and Mark gives his take on what OKC should do with J-Dub in the offseason given various outcomes of the playoffs.

Lastly, Mark chimes in with his lottery karma. Hope your team did well, Listeners, Happy Mother's Day