Cade & Paolo duel + Rockets survive
Summary
Dave DeFore and Espera Henne discuss the Rockets staying alive against the Lakers, the Cavaliers beating the Raptors, and the Pistons forcing a Game 7 against the Magic. They analyze key performances, including Scotty Barnes’ playmaking and a 45-point duel between Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero. Guest Hunter Patterson joins to break down Detroit’s victory and their path to a potential series-clinching win.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Kohler, Best Western, and Grainger
Show intro and host banter
Lakers vs. Rockets: Game 5 recap and series outlook
Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Scotty Barnes' breakout performance
Previewing upcoming playoff matchups and series lengths
Sponsors: Kohler, Xfinity, and Grainger
Pistons vs. Magic: Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero duel
Pistons strategy: Jalen Duren and Isiah Stewart's roles
Pistons path to Game 7 and series analysis
Sign off and final sponsor messages
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