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Kevin O'Connor is joined by DNVR’s Adam Mares to dissect the Denver Nuggets’ shocking first round defeat to the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray to blame for the loss?

The duo also asks what’s next for the Houston Rockets after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and previews the upcoming Western Conference semifinals matchups: Spurs vs. Timberwolves and Lakers vs. Thunder.

(0:40) What’s next for Denver?

(24:05) Wolves vs. Spurs series preview

(31:30) What’s next for Houston?

(37:33) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities

(46:28) Lakers vs. OKC series preview

(49:49) Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri

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Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic. What’s next for Boston & Orlando in the offseason?

The pair previews the Eastern Conference semifinals as the Sixers take on the Knicks and the Cavs face off against the Pistons. Plus, what did Round 1 teach us about what teams may prioritize in this year’s Draft?

(0:47) Sixers comeback vs. Celtics

(11:05) Sixers vs. Knicks series preview

(21:21) What’s next for Boston?

(35:49) What’s next for Atlanta?

(39:46) Pistons comeback vs. Magic

(43:04) What’s next for Orlando?

(48:46) Cavs vs. Pistons series preview

(57:41) What’s next for Toronto?

(1:01:49) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities 

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They salute the Timberwolves and Knicks for winning their series, examine what's next for the Nuggets and Hawks, then share what they'll be looking for as the first round comes to a close this weekend.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through more preseason action!

Azzi Fudd makes her preseason debut as she, Paige Bueckers and the new-look Dallas Wings take on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. The guys discuss how the Wings looked to attack, the usage of Bueckers and Fudd within the high-paced offense, and some early returns on the Wings' defense. Clark's comfort inside the arc -- as a driver and mid-range scorer -- popped in this one for the Fever. How scary can they be when Aliyah Boston re-enters the equation?

Angel Reese also made her preseason debut with the Atlanta Dream, returning to her old stomping grounds to take on the Chicago Sky. The context around Reese is different, as was her usage. The guys discuss the positives of those shifts on both ends of the floor, and how Reese can become even more impactful as she gains more reps within the new system.

We finally got a look at the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Nekias and Steve talk through the early returns of their foundations -- spacing, defensive activity, and overall empowerment. There's a lot to like and build on!

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01:15 Nuggets-Timberwolves

18:44 Spurs-Timberwolves preview

33:00 Knicks-Hawks

44:15 Sixers-Celtics (with potential-Knicks thoughts)

49:00 Lakers-Rockets

53:04 Cavaliers-Raptors

54:49 Pistons-Magic

59:09 Azzi Fudd's Wings debut

01:08:29 Angel Reese's Dream debut

01:18:25 Other WNBA preseason takeaways

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We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way!

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down how Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming an offensive hub by unlocking Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ offense. Are the Knicks making a case to come out of the East?

Next, the duo discusses why the Celtics offense is going through a deep freeze and how the Philadelphia 76ers have halted the Celtics’ offensive weapons. Is this pattern for Boston in the postseason cause for concern?

Then, they share what has led to Jalen Duren’s drop from the regular season to the postseason and make sense of Evan Mobley’s performance in the Cavs’ series against the Raptors. Should the Cavs consider making serious moves?

Plus, Adam Silver sent out an NBA draft lottery reform proposal to 30 GMs across the league. Tom and Dan give you the details and walk through a draft simulator based on the new proposed reform.

All that and more!

The Big Number: 26 Kat (1:40) 

TLN 1: 14 Celtics (20:58) 

TLN 2: 68.8 Jalen Duren (28:15) 

TLN 3: -15.7 Mobley (36:00) 

Anti Tanking: (44:40)

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from this weekend's action, then talk through which of the trailing teams (Pistons, Nuggets, Rockets, Sixers, Blazers) may be cooked.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the early returns of preseason action!

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wowed with their tempo, while the early returns of the Liberty's spacing tweaks were encouraging. We got the debuts of Ariel Atkins (Sparks), Rickea Jackson (Sky), Chennedy Carter (Aces) and others.

The rookies also made strong impressions! From lottery picks like Olivia Miles (Lynx), Lauren Betts (Mystics), and Gabriela Jaquez (Sky), to other first rounders like Flau'jae Johnson (Storm), Raven Johnson (Fever) and Cotie McMahon (Mystics); even later picks like Ta'Niya Latson (Sparks) and Rori Harmson (Mystics) had an impactful run.

Nekias and Steve talked through what they liked, what they'll be monitoring, and what they're excited about in the upcoming slate of games.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

01:21 Knicks - Hawks

9:58 Cavs - Raptors

19:34 Pistons - Magic

29:55 Are they cooked: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

38:21 Are they cooked: Lakers vs. Rockets

44:06 Are they cooked: Celtics vs. 76ers

47:59 Are they cooked: Spurs vs. Blazers

49:39 Are they cooked: OKC vs. Suns

54:00 WNBA Preseason Takeaways

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