Straight Facts Podcast

The Lakers and Heat find themselves in the lead in their respective series - Do the Nuggets have a chance at a comeback?(1:00) We also take a look at how they've managed to come back in their previous series and if that formula will work against LA (6:00). Next, we take a look at the Eastern Conference Finals from both teams' point of view: how Boston dug themselves in a 3-1 hole (13:00) and how Miami has played themselves into a 3-1 advantage (18:30). We end with looking at the 2-0 teams in the NFL and deciding which ones are contenders and which ones are pretenders (28:00). 

The NBA Conference finals are here! James, Matt and Kyle breakdown the Lakers/Nuggets and Celtics/Heat matchups. First, how much of a chance do we give the Nuggets to beat the Lakers?(9:00) And how unbeatable is LeBron in the Conference Finals?(14:00) Then, we look at the Eastern Conference finals - can Miami win the series the same way they did game 1?(21:25) What do the Celtics have to do win this series?(26:00) Lastly,the crew turns their attention to the NFL to address the biggest overreactions after Week 1 (28:00).

Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs was excellent. We go around the horn and talk about the best performers of the first round (1:00). Then, we give shine to the best players who didn't advance in the playoffs with our "All-Exit Team" (22:20). Finally, we get into NFL talk with the season right around the corner - things that will shock you this NFL season....but shouldn't (26:00). 

As the NBA, WNBA and players from the other U.S. sports leagues boycott their games to take a stand against social injustice, we take a brief moment to address the social climate in the country. We then get back to sports - as Luka Doncic is on a historic tear in these playoffs (7:00). Paul George bounces back in game 5, but can we expect him to stay at this level? (12:30) Next, we let our guy Kyle Syrek have his victory lap as Donovan Mitchell seems to emerging as a superstar in these playoffs (20:48). 

The NBA Playoffs started on an unexpected note as both #1 seeds (Lakers & Bucks) lost the first game of their opening round matchups. We first go into how the magic were able to beat the Bucks without Aaron Gordon (3:30). Then...it's Dame Time - how Portland was able to get the best of the Lakers and if LeBron can rely on Anthony Davis at all in these playoffs (6:00). Finally, we take a shallow dive into the other intriguing first round matchups.

The NBA season continues in the bubble and two Eastern Conference teams have caught our attention - the Pacers and the Raptors. James, Matt and Kyle detail why the Pacers shouldn't be too overlooked, besides Bubble MVP T.J. Warren (2:13). Then they took a look at the Raptors: Why Kyle Lowry deserves a lot of recognition (15:00) and how they've been able to be just as good, if not better, without Kawhi this year (18:00).

As we near the restart of the NBA regular season. James, Jake and "Stat" Matt take a look at the 5 Western Conference play-in teams: First up, the Phoenix Suns. What are the chances the Suns make the playoffs? And if not, what is there upside for the future? The crew then breaks down who they think the top 4 starting lineups are for the NBA Bubble Teams. 

James, Kyle and "Stat" Matt are hype about the NBA restart! They talk about the new look Philadelphia 76ers - How will Shake Milton improve the offense as the new point guard?(3:00) Is Ben Simmons better off at power forward?(7:00) They then take a look inside the NBA Bubble to talk about the most entertaining stories from Orlando so far (27:00).

Houston Texans Linebacker Jake Martin stops by Straight Facts:

- His reaction to the Deandre Hopkins trade

- What's it like to be traded in the NFL

- The reason why so many Temple football players make it to the NFL

We get into our fourth rendition of Trivia Time (4:30). This time James wagers wearing a Cowboys jersey to a Philadelphia bar during a Cowboys vs Eagles game. Then, the gang plays "start/Bench/Cut" (23:50), focusing on All-NBA Point Guards, Drake's viral songs, and terrible sports owners!