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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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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!

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

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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