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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in the Wolves’ Game 4 win. The guys tackle the ejection, what it means for the Spurs and what to expect moving forward with the series tied 2-2. Then, the guys break down the Knicks dominant series against the 76ers including if New York is now the favorites in the East and a legitimate title contender. Finally, we run through the biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft Lottery. 
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pistons outlasting the Cavs late in the game once again including another playoff disappointment from James Harden. But, the guys tell us the bigger concern for Cleveland in the end. Next, the guys talk about the late conflict between the Lakers and the officials in OKC before talking about the impressive performance from the Thunder's depth. Then, we tackle some major injury updates in the Knicks-76ers series leading into Game 3 in Philadelphia including OG, Embiid and more. We then transitioned earlier in the day to discuss the Spurs' mature win over the Wolves before diving into some NBA drama with Giannis & the Bucks and Jaylen Brown & the Celtics. We also tackle if there may be trades to come from either situation in Milwaukee or Boston. Finally, we preview what could be an incredibly consequential NBA Draft Lottery with a possibility that could shake the foundation of the system.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Vince Goodwill to react to the Pistons getting the job done against the Cavs in Game 1 and how Cleveland needs much more from Mitchell and Harden. Then, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss the Knicks historically dominant win over the 76ers including if we will see a very different Philadelphia team in Game 2. Next, we discuss the epic Game 1 in San Antonio before breaking down if the Spurs are in danger and what is so special about this Wolves team. Finally, we tackle how OKC’s ‘imperfect’ performance was still enough to take down LA and react to Masai Ujiri's consequential introductory press conference in Dallas.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an epic weekend of Game 7’s before previewing the Eastern & Western Conference Semifinals. The guys start by breaking down the 76ers finally getting past the Celtics and why it may be a strong matchup for Philadelphia vs. the New York Knicks. Next, we tackle the Pistons and Cavs surviving their Game 7 battles prior to discussing the keys to their matchup in the conference semifinals. Then, we move to the Western Conference to analyze if Anthony Edwards will be able to return to give the Spurs enough of a series. Finally, can the shorthanded Lakers provide any resistance to the defending champion Thunder?
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to what continues to be the best First Round of the NBA Playoffs in recent memory. The guys break down the Wolves incredible upset of the Nuggets including the history Minnesota made and why this could spell disaster for Denver moving forward. Then, we tackle the 76ers stunning the Celtics once again to force Game 7 in Boston before explaining why the winner of this series could have an inside track to the Finals. Next, the crew talks about the Knicks historic beat down of the Atlanta Hawks as Brian coins a new term for this series. Finally, we jump around to sort out some wild playoff action for the weekend and discuss why the Lakers could be in serious trouble against the Rockets.
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