Can the Wolves Upset the Nuggets? | Mega Playoff Preview
Summary
The Athletic’s NBA Daily hosts Alex Spears, Andrew Lopez, and guest Dave DeFore preview the NBA playoffs using a unique draft format to predict series outcomes. They analyze key matchups, including Denver vs. Minnesota, Cleveland vs. Toronto, Boston vs. Philadelphia, and Oklahoma City vs. Phoenix, discussing defining battles and player narratives. The episode also features trivia segments testing the hosts' knowledge of playoff history and team statistics.
Topics discussed
Intro and Stamps.com Sponsorship
Welcome to Slammin' Jam Playoff Preview
Nuggets vs. Wolves Series Breakdown
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Series Breakdown
Trivia: Anthony Ray Parker
Celtics vs. Sixers Series Breakdown
Break and Lisa Mattress Sponsorship
Thunder vs. Suns Series Breakdown
Trivia: Alex Caruso Playoff Games
Magic vs. Pistons Series Breakdown
Trivia: English Children's Show
Lakers vs. Rockets Series Breakdown
Trivia: 2009 Rockets Playoff Scorer
Spurs vs. Blazers Series Breakdown
Top 10 Blazers and Spurs Players
Knicks vs. Hawks Series Breakdown
Final Trivia: Derrick Rose
Outro and Final Sponsorships
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