Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss tonight’s round of play-in games, starting off with the Heat and Hawks, before turning their attention to the Mavs and Grizzlies matchup (01:25). Which of these four teams would make for the most exciting 8 vs 1 seed in the first round? Next, the guys each share four things that they are looking forward to in the first round of the NBA playoffs (15:12).

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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