You must be tripping...Coach Nygren Reacts to Night One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Charlotte and Portland prevail. Avdija with a lights out game and Ball tripping Bam. Fireworks to start the playoffs. 

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Ian gives his picks for Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs!

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Friend of the Show Malik Fletcher 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks

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Friend of the Show Nick Hehemann picks who advances in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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Coach Nygren picks who advances in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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Listen in as Coach Nygren and Ian are joined by Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga University, Chicago Bulls) to talk about Matt's career and his story, the toll that injuries can have on an athlete, playing overseas (wearing temp tattoos on your arms in Korea?!), and NBA playoff preview. Matt posed an interesting question at the end of the episode. "Who would you start your NBA franchise around?"

*PRODUCERS NOTE: EXCUSE THE HVAC BLOWING IN BACKGROUND, GYMS USE POWERFUL GEAR!

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In this episode Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the back to back Colorado 4A State Champs, Kent Denver and their magical run as well high school basketball in the state of Colorado. Playoff preview, Coach Nygren apologizes to the Timberwolves, and there is no one in the East that can beat anyone in the West.

In this episode, Coach Nygren and Ian sit down to discuss chippy play. Dort was all about it until Jokic came running at him. Is it time for King James to hang it up? Where does he stand in his year 23 season (it's not good). Do we have a surprise MVP? We think so. Thanks for tuning in as always and thanks for the love!

In this episode Coach Nygren sits down with Hall of Fame Coach, George Karl, to discuss Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association as well as how the game has changed and who might be the favorites in the NBA this season despite some injuries plaguing the league. 

Producers Note: I (Ian) got to witness this discussion and let me tell you it was one of the coolest things I have ever seen in person to watch these two discuss basketball. The light in their eyes was something to behold as they talked about the history of the game as well as basketball fundamentals and how the game has changed.

This week Coach Nygren discusses ref bias. Is Scott Foster out to get your favorite team? Are the Lakers in trouble? Maybe, maybe not.