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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 second-round playoff action!

They react to the first two games of the Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder series, sharing their key takeaways and potential pivot points as those series shift to Cleveland and Los Angeles, respectively. Then, the guys react to the Game 2 victories of the Knicks (over the Sixers) and Spurs (over the Wolves) and discuss what we may see in Philadelphia and Minnesota, respectively.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to finish off the preview of the upcoming season! After discussing their top contenders on Tuesday, they shift to the retooling, rebuilding, and expansion teams hitting the scene. They highlight the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discuss potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on.

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

1:27 Cavaliers-Pistons

20:01 Lakers-Thunder

30:56 Knicks-Sixers

39:48 Spurs-Timberwolves

50:04 Dallas Wings

59:36 Chicago Sky

01:05:13 Golden State Valkyries

01:12:03 Seattle Storm

01:17:51 Connecticut Sun

01:22:04 Washington Mystics

01:26: 13 Toronto Tempo + Portland Fire

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the latest in the NBA Playoffs.

How did the Philadelphia 76ers hang on in Game 2 without Joel Embiid? Are the New York Knicks true Finals contenders? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers pull it together? Are the San Antonio Spurs showing prowess beyond their years?

Then, the pair discusses superstar rumors: is a Jaylen Brown & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade on the horizon? Plus, KOC & Tom share their Draft Lottery superlatives in anticipation of Sunday.

(1:04) Knicks win Game 2 vs. 76ers

(18:34) Cavs vs. Pistons Game 2 preview

(28:16) Spurs beat Timberwolves in Game 2

(36:59) Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 preview

(41:23) Bucks owner comments on Giannis’ future

(48:00) Jaylen Brown Boston drama

(58:07) NBA Draft Lottery superlatives

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to turnover ratio and beat the Pistons? The duo discusses if the 76ers can survive the Knicks with Embiid out for Game 2, Wemby’s 3-point shooting woes & Reaves’ struggles vs. OKC.

Later, Tom & Dan react to Jaylen Brown’s $50,000 fine after criticizing the officiating in Boston’s Game 7 loss to Detroit.

(0:42) Harden playoff games with more turnovers than field goals

(20:27) NYK pts/poss vs. Embiid guarded PnRs

(26:22) Breaking news: Embiid ruled out for game 2

(37:24) Wemby’s 3PA in Game 1 vs. Wolves

(42:47) Reaves average pts/shot in Game 1 vs. OKC

(49:05) Jaylen Brown fined 50k

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Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals. How did the Minnesota Timberwolves attack Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? Are the New York Knicks truly unstoppable, or are the Philadelphia 76ers just running out of gas?

Plus, the pair discuss the perception of the Oklahoma City Thunder: can they ever become lovable again? What happens if they end up with a top-4 pick?

(0:34) Wolves beat Spurs in West semis Game 1

(46:18) Knicks beat 76ers in East semis Game 1

(52:53) Why is OKC unlovable?

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones begin dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs. 

They also preview the other second-round series -- Lakers-Thunder and Cavs-Pistons -- by digging into the matchups, lineups, and schematic battles that could decide each winner.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to begin previewing the upcoming season! They start with their top contenders heading into the season, first highlighting the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discussing potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on.

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

0:00 Welcome

1:35 Knicks-Sixers

15:33 Spurs-Timberwolves

34:35 Lakers-Thunder

49:02 Cavaliers-Pistons

01:01:18 Las Vegas Aces

01:08:58 New York Liberty

01:15:41 Atlanta Dream

01:20:55 Indiana Fever

01:24:51 Phoenix Mercury

01:28:54 Minnesota Lynx & Los Angeles Sparks

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