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Nuggets survive to force Game 7

Fri, 16 May 2025

Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther pitched in to push the Nuggets over the Thunder in game 6, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Kelly Iko are here to break it down. They discuss the impact of Julian Strawther, Nikola Jokić’s energy levels, and the disappearance of Jalen Williams. Then they preview game 7 and Knicks/Celtics and make their picks.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Kelly Iko

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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Wolves advance to Conference Finals + Can the Celtics come back?

Thu, 15 May 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Golden State Warriors 4 games to 1 to advance to the Western Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react. They discuss Anthony Edward’s playmaking and Julius Randle’s playoff ascension. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to breakdown the Celtics win over the Knicks, discuss the problem with the Knicks starting lineup, and why the Celtics still have a chance.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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NBA Draft Lottery Fallout | Morning Shoot Around

Wed, 14 May 2025

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery.




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Pacers advance to Conference Finals + Thunder survive Jokić

Wed, 14 May 2025

The Indiana Pacers finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are here to react. They discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s huge game and whether the Cavaliers need to make any changes this summer. Then, following an epic game between the Nuggets and Thunder, Andrew Schlecht joins the show to talk about OKC’s win, why the Thunder bet on Lu Dort, and how the Nuggets get the series to a seventh game.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Andrew Schlecht

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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Mavs Get Cooper Flagg, Tatum Injured + Where Will Giannis Go?

Tue, 13 May 2025

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and the opportunity to snag Cooper Flagg. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react to the Mavs’ incredible luck, the Spurs’ trade chips for Giannis, the Knicks’ win and Jayson Tatum’s injury. Then, Christian Clark from the Athletic joins the show with his reaction to the Mavericks lottery surprise and whether they would trade the number one pick. Finally, Anthony Slater and the guys take a look how the Wolves closed the door on the Warriors.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni, Christian Clark, & Anthony Slater

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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