On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

Tom Thibodeau's aversion to resting players

Jarod goes on a rant about "suckerific" behavior from NBA teams ahead of the playoffs

David rants about defense not being valued in the NBA MVP award voting

Early read and predictions on:

Lakers vs. Pelicans

Warriors vs. Kings

Heat vs. 76ers

Hawks vs. Bulls

Pacers vs. Bucks

Cavaliers vs. Magic

Suns vs. Wolves

Mavericks vs. Clippers


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On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

Why and how did the Knicks literally breakdown?

The Pacers young and fun nine-man rotation

Nikola Jokic did not look like an MVP in the second half of Game 7

Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid were great, how did the former's foul trouble lead to the latter's success?

The Mavericks' advanced to the conference finals, can they beat the Wolves?

The future is bright for the OKC Thunder, right?


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Were the Knicks' playoff injuries preventable?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

David's article on what to do if you draft Bronny James

The Celtics advance to their third straight Eastern Conference finals, is all ok in Boston?

What's next for the Cavaliers?

The Mavericks have the Thunder on the brink of elimination

How unfair is Nikola Jokic?

Will the Pacers vs. Knicks series go to a Game 7?

Top 5 playoff performers


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Nikola Jokic is unfair, Wolves, Thunder and Pacers on the brink of elimination, and Bronny James

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The Nuggets have evened their series with the Timberwolves. What's worked the last two games for the defending champs?

The Knicks are falling apart, literally. Heavy minutes and injuries are taking a toll and the Pacers have evened the series. Can the Knicks fight back?

The Celtics rebounded after a loss in Game 2 and should make quick work of the Cavaliers en route to the Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Kristaps Porzingis injury ultimately hurt the Celtics?

The Mavericks are up 2-1 on the young Thunder, who are facing playoff adversity for the first time. How will they respond in a pivotal Game 4?


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The Nuggets fought back, the Knicks are broken, and the young Thunder face adversity

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Nikola Jokic's third MVP

Hornets hire Charles Lee as new head coach, are things changing for the better in Charlotte?

The Knicks lead the Pacers 2-0 and David thinks one team plays like their hair is on fire, the other like a day at the beach

Wolves have the defending champs in a vice grip and the series might be over

The Thunder haven't lost a playoff game yet, is David a believer?

Top-5 playoff teams and performers


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Can the Pacers match the intensity and physicality of the Knicks?

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The Cavaliers outlasting the Magic in Game 7. What's next for Orlando and does Cleveland have a shot against Boston?

Are the Pacers mature enough to beat the Knicks? Will the Knicks run out of gas?

Should the defending champion Nuggets be worried? What specific problems do the Wolves present and can the Nuggets overcome with a hobbled Jamal Murray and no bench?

How can the Thunder stop Luka and Kyrie? Can the Thunder out athlete the Mavericks?


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The Way Too Early Definitive Play-In And Playoff Predictions

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