All time is happening at this exact moment. Therefore, Alex and Gabe can release a first round NBA playoffs preview in the middle of Game 2 and talk about any playoffs series ever. They get into 8 series and talk about the themes, narratives, coaching, and players that make it special. They question how three teams passed on Luka Doncic, why Anthony Davis and Lebron James refuse to play their best positions, if Nikola Jokic or Rudy Gobert could lead a team to a title, and give Carmelo Anthony some love (well, Gabe does). Here are the timestamps for the series discussed: 2015 Clippers-Spurs (4:27), 2020 Clippers-Mavericks (12:48), 2020 Lakers-Blazers (23:07), 2020 Denver-Utah (31:31), 2020 Bucks-Magic (43:39), 2009 Bulls-Celtics (49:02), 2011 Spurs-Grizzlies (54:44), and 2016 Miami-Charlotte (1:02:17).

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