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OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals and make their predictions for Game 4.

 

The Golden State Warriors take a 3-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers

- The Warriors continue to impress

- LeBron James can only do so much

- Klay Thompson has been huge  

- Steph Curry’s all-round game

- Bench Battle

- Kevin Durant has responded to the haters

- The difference in defense

 

LeBron James Gone

- Could LeBron leave?

- Banana Boat

- Who can the Cavs get?

- Carmelo Anthony trade?

 

Game 4

- Can the Cavs prevent the sweep?

- Will the Warriors make history?

- Finals MVP

The NBA Outlet went live during halftime of Game 3 of the Finals. 

 

First Half Recap 

- Monster half of from LeBron James

-Klay Thompson started cooking

- Bad play from Cavs role guys

- Warriors turnovers

- Rebounding battle 

- LeBron's rest

- Curry and KD

 

First Half Studs and Duds

- LeBron James

- Klay Thompson 

- Tristan Thompson 

-JR Smith

- Zaza 

- Draymond Green

 Second Half Adjustments

- What each team needs to change in the second half 

 Second Half Predictions 

 - Warriors or Cavs?

OTG’s Nick Fay and Xavier Clyburn talk Game 2 of the NBA Finals:

 

Warriors Win Game 2

- Reaction from Game 2

-Not enough talent?

- Warriors 2nd half runs

- Too much for LeBron James?

- Kevin Love played big

- Kyrie needs to step up

 

Kevin Durant

- Durant has been huge

- Playing free

- Impact on both ends

- Tiring out LeBron

- What can the Cavs do?

 

Tristan Thompson

- Where is he?

- Last year’s impact

- Warriors’ focus

 

Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry

- Can this be an all-time duo?

- Do this team-up hurt Curry and Durant’s all-time rank?

- Can KD surpass LeBron ?

 

Adjustments for Game 3

- What the Cavs need to change to win?

- Defense/Rebounding

- What the Warriors need to change to win?

- Turnovers/First Half

 

Predictions

- Who wins?

- Who has a big game?

The NBA Outlet went live during halftime of Game 2 of the Finals. OTG's Nick Fay and Kory Waldron were joined by Chris Hines of the Greatness Podcast Network. 

 

First Half Recap 

- Competitive first half

- KD doing his thing again

- Klay playing better

- Kevin Love stepping up

- Kyrie Irving struggling 

- Rebounding?Tristan Thompson

- Curry's turnovers

 

First Half Studs and Duds

- Kevin Durant

- Klay Thompson 

- Kevin Love

-Iman Shumpert

- :LeBron James

- Tristan Thompson 

-JR Smith

- Steph Curry

 Second Half Adjustments

- What each team needs to change in the second half 

 Second Half Predictions 

 - Warriors win

 

 

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Nick Fay and Parth Goradia recap Game 1 and preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals

 

Kevin Durant

- Offensive skillset

- Advantages playing on Warriors

- Impact of big Game 1

- Can anyone on the Cavs guard KD?

 

LeBron James

- What the Warriors did against LeBron

- What LeBron needs to do

- More touches and more playmaking from Kyrie

 

Role Players

- Tristan Thompson had a rough game

- Cavs bench didn’t show up

- Warriors bench had contributions across the board

 

Other Keys

- Klay Thompson’s impact without scoring

- Turnover battle

 

Adjustments for Game 2

- What the Cavs need to change to win?

- What the Warriors need to change to win?

 

Predictions

- Who wins?

- Who has a big game?

The NBA Outlet went live during halftime of Game 1 of the Finals. 

First Half Recap 

- Kevin Durant and LeBron James

- Warriors dominated inside

- Rebounding

- Open dunks

- Turnover battle

- Bench Battle 

 

First Half Studs and Duds

- Kevin Durant

- :LeBron James

- Tristan Thompson 

- Klay Thompson 

 Second Half Adjustments

- Take care of the ball

- Make it tough for LeBron

- Role players need to step up for the Cavs

 Second Half Predictions 

 - Warriors win

- Big second from Steph Curry and Kevin Durant  

 

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NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers:

 

Intro

- Rematch

- Postseason runs

- Steve Kerr

 

Stephen Curry vs. Kyrie Irving

- Can Curry stay hot?

- Kyrie getting hot at the right time?

- Who has a better series?

 

Klay Thompson vs. J.R. Smith

- Will Klay be ice-cold?

- JR has a smaller role this year

- Can JR win this matchup?

 

Kevin Durant vs LeBron James

- Legendary matchup

- LeBron postseason run

- Who does this championship mean more for?

- Who is more likely to have a rough series?

 

Draymond Green vs Kevin Love

- Kevin Love fitting in?

- Draymond was big in 2016 Finals

- Love’s defense?

- How big is advantage for Draymond?

 

Zaza Pachulia vs. Tristan Thompson

- Who will end up playing center the most for GSW?

- TT could have a huge series, again

- Who will matchup with TT?

 

Prediction

- Strengths and weaknesses for each team

- X-factors for each team

- Who wins it all?

- Finals MVP

 

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Nick Fay and Harris discuss the following NBA topics:

 

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

- Game 4 Recap

- Kyrie Irving lights it up

- Cavs big three

- Kevin Love finally fitting in

- Was LeBron sick in Game 3 and 4? 

- Why the Celtics have played better without Isaiah Thomas

 

Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs

- Warriors sweep 

- Kawhi Leonard Injury

- Manu Ginobili retiring?

- What is wrong with LaMarcus Aldridge?

- 12-0  

- Best Warrior's postseason?

- Curry cooking in the playoffs

- Kevin Durant's fit in Golden State

- What’s wrong with Klay Thompson

Nick Fay, Harris Wichard and Jonathan Ebrahimi talk Eastern+Western Conference Finals and All-NBA Teams.

 

Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

- Game 2 massacre

- Cavs' records 

- LeBron James on another level?

- What is wrong in Boston?

-IT?

 

Western Conference Finals: Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs

- Is this series over too?

- Kawhi Leonard's injury

 

Cavs vs Warriors

- Who has the tougher competition?

- Which team is playing better?

- Who needs to step up in the NBA Finals

 

All-NBA Teams

- 1st team

- 2nd team

- 3rd team

-Snubs

Nick Fay, Mike Guido, and Xavier Clyburn give you the first NBA Outlet Mock Draft!

 

With Nick Fay hosting, Mike and Xavier trade picks for all 30 teams

 

1. Boston Celtics (From Brooklyn)

2. Los Angeles Lakers

3. Philadelphia 76ers (from Sacramento)

4. Phoenix Suns

5. Sacramento Kings (from Philadelphia)

6. Orlando Magic    

7. Minnesota Timberwolves

8. New York Knicks

9. Dallas Mavericks

10. Sacramento Kings (From New Orleans)

11. Charlotte Hornets

12. Detroit Pistons

13. Denver Nuggets

14. Miami Heat

15. Portland Trail Blazers

16. Chicago Bulls

17. Milwaukee Bucks

18. Indiana Pacers

19. Atlanta Hawks

20. Portland Trail Blazers (From Memphis via Denver and Cleveland)

21. Oklahoma City Thunder

22. Brooklyn Nets (From Washington)

23. Toronto Raptors (From LA Clippers via Milwaukee)

24. Utah Jazz

25. Orlando Magic (From Toronto)

26. Portland Trail Blazers(From Cleveland)

27. Brooklyn Nets  (From Boston)

28. Los Angeles Lakers (From Houston)

29. San Antonio Spurs

30. Utah Jazz (From Golden State)