The Oklahoma City Thunder put on a masterclass in their Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets that has Wes Goldberg feeling even better about his pick for the 2025 NBA championship. Wes talks about how the Thunder can hit a gear that nobody else in the league can hit and their Western Conference finals matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach (Bay Area News Group) to discuss whether the Golden State Warriors can win a championship next season, key offseason decisions and what happens with Jonathan Kuminga. Then, they discuss a variety of NBA playoff topics, including whether the Celtics can come back and defeat the Knicks, favorite Giannis landing spots and if the NBA Draft Lottery needs fixing. Plus, the return of the Take Wheel.

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Jayson Tatum went down in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' loss to the New York Knicks with what looked like a potential Achilles injury. Wes Goldberg talks about what it means for the Celtics, who are down 3-1 to the Knicks, and why Boston's championship window may have just slammed shut.

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore update the NBA title tiers while discussing the Celtics going down 0-2 to the Knicks, the Thunder evening their series with the Nuggets and what the Warriors do without Stephen Curry. Plus, who is best positioned to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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Despite their series loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, was the Houston Rockets' season a success? As the Rockets reflect on their season, questions arise about their future strategy and the need for a consistent scorer. Wes Goldberg analyzes the Rockets' playoff performance, highlighting key players like Amen Thompson and Jalen Green, while speculating on potential trades involving stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Discover how the Rockets' evolving strategy could reshape their path to success. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Rockets' playoff series and future prospects.

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0:00 Intro: Houston Rockets season review

5:41 Rockets' playoff performance shows progress

10:20 Jalen Green's inconsistent playoff performance

14:54 Potential trade scenarios for Houston

19:03 Conclusion: Rockets are one piece away

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA podcast) to talk about if Anthony Edwards is making another leap, the Timberwolves as title contenders, the Lakers' offseason, his expert insights on the Nuggets and expectations for their series against the Clippers, and some favorite Giannis trade ideas.____________________________________________

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Anthony Edwards' electrifying performance against the Los Angeles Lakers has the NBA buzzing. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star be the league's next face? Wes Goldberg unpacks Edwards' game-changing fourth-quarter heroics, his career trajectory, and his potential to lead the Timberwolves to new heights. The discussion also critiques the Lakers' coaching decisions, highlighting how fatigue played a role in their downfall.

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Shane Young (Forbes) to discuss working with Kevin Durant, whether the Denver Nuggets are cooked in their series against the LA Clippers (12:00), Jimmy Butler’s injury impact on Warriors vs Rockets (27:00), why Wes hates watching the Knicks (51:00), Ja Morant’s injury (55:00), the Thunder’s dominance (1:05:00) and Evan Mobley winning DPOY (1:10:00).

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The NBA playoffs are heating up as the Indiana Pacers take control against the Milwaukee Bucks, dictating the tempo and challenging Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets narrowly escape the Los Angeles Clippers' grasp in a thrilling overtime showdown, with Nikola Jokic and James Harden at the center of the action. Wes Goldberg breaks down the strategic adjustments by Tom Thibodeau and J.B. Bickerstaff, highlighting unexpected moves that could reshape the Knicks-Pistons and Heat-Cavaliers series. With insights into the Warriors' reliance on Steph Curry and the Rockets' potential lineup changes, this episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the playoff landscape.

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Jared Dubin (Last Night in Basketball) to preview the NBA playoffs. They draft each series in order of which ones they want to go seven games, starting with the Nuggets and Clippers. Can Nikola Jokic overcome a tough matchup, or will Kawhi Leonard swing the series? They also touch on Playoff Jimmy and the Warriors, a fascinating matchup between the Lakers and Timberwolves, whether the Bucks have a chance against the Pacers without Damian Lillard and a sneaky interesting series between the Knicks and Pistons.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

3:00 Nuggets vs Clippers

17:30 Rockets vs Warriors

31:46 Lakers vs Timberwolves

44:31 Pacers vs Bucks

55:07 Knicks vs Pistons

102:00 Celtics vs Magic

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