Top 3 Protected

The boys are back with reactions to an instant classic in the Garden and a wild week of playoff hoops. From surprise wins to signature moments, nobody’s safe—not even the MVP voters.

There’s WNBA talk, bold predictions, and plenty of side quests, including trivia, fake ads, and of course some Postgame Popcorn.

Playoff pressure, polar bears in Arlington, and whatever the Jared McCain stream was — it’s all here.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - Cold Open

(0:53) - Theme Song

(1:10) - Episode Intro

(2:57) - Pacers vs. Knicks

(5:04) - Robi's Reaction

(10:45) - Haliburton's Shot

(13:09) - The "choke" celebration 31 years later

(15:35) - The Knicks in Game 1

(17:32) - The Fever won in the middle of us podding

(18:36) - Knicks again

(19:05) - RIP Jim Ursey

(21:50) - Knicks v. Pacers Predictions

(26:02) - The Jared McCain stream

(28:45) - Last Year's Draft Class

(29:41) - Thunder v. Timberwolves Overview

(36:47) - Rudy Gobert

(38:34) - Thunder v. Timberwolves predictions

(40:31) - Michael Malone

(43:18) - Trivia Question #1

(44:21) - Our first sponsored ad!

(46:05) - Trivia Question #1 Answer

(47:10) - SGA Wins MVP

(49:50) - "Where has my country gone?"

(53:18) - Jokic Fatigue?

(59:36) - Foreign MVPs

(1:03:03) - All-Defensive Teams

(1:04:37) - Other Award Winners

(1:05:33) - Any Polar Bears in Arlington?

(1:09:32) - All-Rookie Teams

(1:11:28) - Rob Pelinka

(1:13:57) - Regular Season Retrospective

(1:18:00) - Trivia Question #2

(1:18:35) - Hypothetical Ad Read

(1:19:15) - Trivia Question #2 Answer

(1:20:32) - Our WNBA 1st Week Report

(1:25:49) - Robi on the Wings

(1:31:41) - CJ on the Aces

(1:35:47) - The Chicago Sky

(1:42:56) - Kelsey Plum: High-Flyer

(1:47:33) - Eddie on the Fever

(1:56:19) - The Valkyries

(1:57:43) - Alyssa Thomas

(1:59:20) - Post-Game Popcorn

(1:59:37) - ESPN's Insightcast

(2:02:39) - Wrap Up

(2:04:08) - Outro

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Robi, CJ, and Eddie pull up to unpack the wildest NBA Draft Lottery in years — Dallas, San Antonio, and Philly go top 3 (yes, the podcast name finally makes sense). Robi gloats, CJ wins, and Eddie breathes again as the guys break down Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, and what each pick means for their squads.

Then it's onto the playoffs: the Knicks take Game 4 , Tatum gets a torn Achilles, and the Celtics' whole future might’ve changed in one night. The Pacers bury the Cavs, CJ delivers a eulogy, and OKC vs. Denver gives us a 4th quarter SGA-Jokic duel for the ages.

Add in WNBA season hype and some spicy trivia — this one’s loaded.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - Cold Open

(0:49) - Theme Song

(1:05) - Episode Intro

(2:19) - Draft Lottery Overview

(5:02) - Robi won the Lottery

(9:07) - Current Dallas Vibes

(11:04) - Nico Harrison

(12:41) - Other Dallas Prospects

(14:47) - What Robi's Lottery Night Was Like

(16:37) - Utah Jazz tangent

(18:24) - The Mavs made it to the commerical

(23:30) - Cooper Flagg's fit with the Mavs

(30:08) - Dallas' Season Outlook

(34:15) - CJ Reacts to San Antonio getting #2

(40:19) - CJ on Dylan Harper

(46:12) - CJ's Lottery Night

(48:07) - Eddie Reacts to Philadelphia keeping the pick

(54:38) - Sixers Pick Discussion

(57:08) - Robi on VJ Edgecombe

(59:55) - Quentin Grimes' Future

(1:05:09) - Eddie on Ace Bailey

(1:12:15) - Daryl Morey

(1:15:27) - Trivia Question #1

(1:16:50) - Hypothetical Ad Read #1

(1:17:29) - Trivia Question #1 Answer

(1:19:05) - Knicks take Game 4, Tatum Achilles

(1:21:22) - Where do the Celtics go from here?

(1:26:44) - Boston's Financial Situation

(1:31:21) - Tatum's Injury Big Picture

(1:38:28) - CJ fries Eddie

(1:39:06) - Pacers Advance to the ECF, RIP Cavs

(1:44:00) - Pacers Flowers

(1:46:54) - CJ's Message to Tanking Teams

(1:50:23) - Words for Darius Garland

(1:52:58) - OKC v. Denver Game 5, MVPs Shine

(1:55:27) - Robi breaks down the game

(2:00:13) - CJ on Denver

(2:02:45) - Robi's Question for Game 6

(2:06:52) - Trivia Question #2

(2:07:47) - Hypothetical Ad Read #2

(2:08:35) - Trivia Question #2 Answer

(2:10:48) - The WNBA Season is Starting!

(2:12:27) - What are we most excited for?

(2:24:48) - Sabrina's 1st Team Chances

(2:25:57) - Episode Wrap Up

(2:27:08) - Outro

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The crew kicks things off with a Mother's Day shoutout before diving into all the second-round NBA action — from the Knicks going up 2-0, to OKC's taking care of business versus Denver, to the Wolves-Warriors series getting spicy.

But they don’t stop there — it’s a full-court buffet. Robi brings a literal belt, the WNBA Top 25 list sparks debate, and the guys reflect on Popovich stepping down (plus, Cam’ron??). Then it’s Postgame Popcorn, where they go full spoiler mode on Thunderbolts.

Trivia, chaos, polar bears in Arlington — it's all in the mix. Don’t miss it.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - Cold Open

(0:27) - Theme Song

(0:44) - Episode Intro

(1:48) - Mother's Day Shout Out

(2:09) - The Knicks are up 2-0

(3:36) - Robi's Disclaimer

(9:44) - Knicks v. Celtics General Discussion

(17:13) - Knicks v. Celtics Predictions

(21:57) - OKC v. Denver

(26:40) - OKC's Coach

(29:22) - OKC v. Denver Predictions

(33:15) - Trivia Question #1

(34:07) - Hypothetical Ad Read #1

(34:55) - Trivia Question #1 Answer

(37:11) - Cavs v. Pacers

(39:29) - ROBI BROUGHT A BELT

(44:32) - Cavs v. Pacers Predictions

(47:08) - Timberwolves v. Warriors

(50:32) - Draymond Green Discussion

(54:13) - Timberwolves v. Warriors Predictions

(57:54) - Trivia Question #2

(58:52) - Hypothetical Ad Read #2

(59:41) - Trivia Question #2 Answer

(1:03:11) - ESPN's Top 25 WNBA Players List

(1:08:38) - Any Polar Bears in Arlington?

(1:20:15) - Reflecting on Coach Popovich Stepping Down

(1:27:17) - Gregg Popovich & Cam'ron

(1:28:40) - Postgame Popcorn - THUNDERBOLTS* (FULL SPOILER WARNING)

(1:51:43) - Read Robi's Article!

(1:52:39) - Outro

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The guys kick things off with the brutal Dame injury and what it means for Milwaukee’s future before diving into a full slate of playoff chaos — from Brunson’s late-game takeover to the Wolves’ surge and the Celtics quietly cooking.

But it doesn’t stop there — the crew gives OKC their flowers, sends Miami packing (RIP Bozo), checks in on WNBA training camps, and discusses Chennedy Carter’s controversial move to Mexico. Then, things get even more unhinged.

They close with a spoiler-filled breakdown of Sinners and settle one of the internet’s greatest debates: could 100 regular dudes take down a gorilla?

It’s hoops, hypotheticals, and heat — don’t miss it.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - Cold Open

(0:30) - Theme Song

(0:47) - Episode Intro

(2:01) - Milwaukee // Damian Lillard injury

(13:06) - Cavs - Heat Score Interruption

(13:38) - Tyler Herro Quote

(14:42) - Knicks vs. Pistons

(23:23) - Wolves vs. Lakers

(32:55) - Lakers Chances

(38:15) - Revisting KAT shot/trade

(41:06) - Celtics vs. Magic

(48:24) - Magic's Needs

(50:36) - Celtics Flowers...I guess.

(52:50) - Trivia Question 1

(53:16) - Hypothetical Ad Read #1

(54:03) - Trivia Question 1 Answer

(56:51) - OKC Flowers

(59:42) - CJ Tells the Grizz to Grow Up

(1:00:50) - RIP Bozo (Heat)

(1:08:13) - Cavs Flowers

(1:10:23) - Warriors vs. Rockets

(1:14:56) - WNBA Training Camp Started

(1:16:50) - Congrats Lexie Hull!

(1:18:44) - Chennedy Carter signs in Mexico

(1:26:31) - Trivia Question #2

(1:26:52) - Hypothetical Ad #2

(1:27:31) - Trivia Question #2 Answer

(1:29:36) - "SINNERS" Movie Discussion (INCLUDES SPOILERS)

(2:02:31) - 100 Humans vs. a Gorilla

(2:11:23) - Bill Simmons on Gorillas

(2:13:37) - Outro

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Eddie, CJ, and Robi welcome you to the first official episode of the Top 3 Protected Podcast! After introductions, the guys dive straight into every single NBA Playoff Series currently going on, from overreactions to Jamal Murray's shirt choice.

It doesn't stop there, the guys ask their resident Dallas correspondent Robi on Nico Harrison's recent comments, and the state of the Mavs, before wrapping it up with their reactions to the WNBA draft, and their way-to-early picks for rookie of the year.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - Cold Open

(0:53) - Theme Song

(1:09) - Introductions

(4:14) - NBA Playoffs Discussion

(4:51) - Thunder v. Grizzlies

(13:00) - Bucks v. Pacers

(20:35) - OKC again

(25:41) - Clippers v. Nuggets

(29:48) - Jamal Murray's Shirt

(39: 20) - Knicks v. Pistons

(49:21) - Rockets v. Warriors

(1:04:03) - Cavs v. Heat

(1:07:54) - Celtics v. Magic

(1:11:27) - Timberwolves v. Lakers

(1:27:26) - Hypothetical Ad Break #1

(1:28:10) - Nico Harrison...Robi Responds

(1:43:18) - Nico Harrison made Jerry Jones' wife cry

(1:49:10) - Hypothetical Ad Break #2

(1:49:48) - Reaction to Paige Bueckers going to the Dallas Wings

(1:54:26) - 2025 WNBA Draft Overview/Reaction

(2:04:16) - Way too early ROY dark horse predictions

(2:09:26) - Post-Game Popcorn, Lakers Wolves live reaction

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