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Kevin O’Connor and The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann rave about Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous Game 1 performance vs. OKC and look forward to the NBA Draft.

First, KOC recaps Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the pair deep dives into the 2026 NBA Draft prospects to see if anyone in the upcoming class could potentially slow down Wembanyama.

(0:40) Wemby's incredible Game 1 performance vs. OKC

(16:11) J. Kyle Mann talks Wembanyama

(23:30) Which NBA Draft prospects can challenge Wemby?

(32:38) Is Giannis the solution to stopping Wembanyama?

(41:01) Why Dybantsa, Peterson & Boozer all have No. 1 cases

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones gear up for the Conference Final!

They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory. From the loud performances, quieter adjustments, and biggest questions heading into Game 2 and beyond, the guys cover it all.

From there, the guys put a bow on the Eastern Conference semifinals. They salute the season of the Detroit Pistons, praise the Cleveland Cavaliers for their dominant Game 7 victory, then spend a little more time previewing their upcoming matchup against the New York Knicks.

Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the 4-1 Las Vegas Aces and some of the structural differences (allocation of touches, pace of play) they've displayed so far. They also circle back to the Dallas Wings following a bounce-back win over the Washington Mystics, examine the interesting start (and rotation patterns) of the Mystics, and salute some early rookie standouts.

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3:06 -- Spurs-Thunder

39:39 -- Cavs-Pistons wrap-up

46:45 -- Cavs-Knicks

54:54 -- Las Vegas Aces

1:07:50 -- Dallas Wings

1:12:32 -- Washington Mystics

1:21:06 -- Quick Indiana Fever thoughts

1:24:45 -- Rookie shoutouts

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by NCAA Champion Michigan’s head coach Dusty May and Motor City Hoops’ Bryce Simon to discuss the NBA Playoffs and look ahead to the NBA Draft.

KOC and Bryce discuss the Detroit Pistons’ Game 7 collapse and what Detroit could’ve done differently this season. Then, they look into prospects projected in the 20-30s range Detroit could consider in the Draft.

Then, Dusty May and KOC break down the top prospects coming from the championship Michigan squad. Also, they preview the epic Thunder-Spurs Western Conference Finals series.

(1:00) Detroit eliminated from Playoffs

(20:37) Pelicans hire Jamahl Mosley

(22:51) Eastern Conference Finals preview

(36:35) Draft prospects in the 20-30s

(43:08) Dusty May on Yaxel Lendeborg

(55:03) Dusty May on Aday Mara

(1:01:25) Dusty May on Morez Johnson

(1:07:49) Underrated NBA Draft prospects

(1:11:33) Western Conference Finals preview

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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!

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they'll be looking for in Game 6 and 7 (if needed), and give early thoughts on Spurs-Thunder and Cavs-Knicks just in case the Conference Finals start before Tuesday.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the Dallas Wings' tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the ensuing postgame presser from Wings head coach Jose Fernandez, and the early returns (and growth areas) for the Wings' defense. They also check in on the Los Angeles Sparks, salute the currently-undefeated Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, and share the games they're most excited about heading into the weekend.

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(1:53) Cavaliers-Pistons

(16:40) Early Cavaliers-Knicks questions

(21:08) Spurs-Timberwolves

(31:42) Early Spurs-Thunder questions

(36:28) Giannis trade candidates

(53:33) Dallas Wings

(1:08:27) Los Angeles Sparks

(1:15:44) Chicago Sky

(1:23:34) Atlanta Dream

(1:28:47) Games of the week(end)

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Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the Cavaliers’ wild overtime win over the Pistons and how Detroit’s offense fell apart under Cleveland's defensive pressure. They also dive into Victor Wembanyama’s incredible Playoff performance and debate if Minnesota has any hope left in their series. 

 

Kevin and Tom offer their opinions on Daryl Morey being fired as the 76ers GM and spotlight rising NBA Draft prospects from the Combine, including Cameron Carr, Aday Mara & more.

 

(1:09) Cavs take series lead vs. Pistons in OT win

(22:44) Wolves have no answer for Wemby

(36:53) 76ers fire GM Daryl Morey

(48:02) 3-2-1 Draft Lottery update

(50:52) Draft Combine check-in

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