Podcasts about playoff series

Nick and Michael discuss if the past Cavs and Knicks series had already pre- determined the series this year.

Gene shares some final thoughts from today's show & gets you all set for game 7 tonight for the Sabres.

Full Hour 1. The Sabres & Canadiens play a pivotal game 5 tonight. Happy NFL Schedule Release Day! Dan Fetes from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus joins the show to discuss Bills & Sabres.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene lines up shots.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene reacts to the Buffalo Sabres big game 1 victory over Montreal. Gene shares some Syracuse football news. This day/date in sports history for Gene. Thad Brown from News 8 Sports stops in to break down the Sabres win vs Montreal, this playoff journey & Buffalo Bills rookie mini camp. What is next for the roster?

Paul Hamilton who covers the Buffalo Sabres (WGR-550) joins Gene as the Sabres win game 1 vs the Montreal Canadiens. Paul shares his take aways from game 1 & looks ahead to game 2 on Friday.

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The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for OKC’s second-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.

Adam Crowley and Nicholas "Harry" Callas share which Pirates' pitchers they would want to start in a three-game playoff series.

12pm Hour 2: Derek and Joe look back at the last time the Sabres won a series and take more calls on the reaction on the win over the Bruins.

Ready for round 2! Ashlyn Sullivan, Clayton Dyer and Joe Fordyce preview the upcoming NHL playoffs series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes, including a recap of the two teams' regular season series, a preview of an epic coaching battle between former teammates Rod Brind'Amour and Rick Tocchet. Plus, hear from Rick Tocchet and Porter Martone from Flyers' practice on Friday. Finally, the Flyers Talk crew shares their thoughts on how the Flyers can win the series and make their predictions...

Gene wraps up today's show and gets you all set for Sabres-Bruins tonight. What will this weekend in sports bring us Monday?

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Gene kicks off the second hour with shots & sports headlines. Then we celebrate a Fairburn Friday with Matthew Fairburn from The Athletic. He has all of the latest Sabres news & insight for game 6 tonight in Boston. Finally a special Last Call for you.

This episode features The Loop's Kevin Cusick, Ed Cohen and Mike Friedberg from Smart Start MN, The Sports Professor Rick Horrow, and psychic Ruth Lordan.

Grant Mona is joined by Demetrius Beaver and Timothy Parker for a lively NBA-heavy episode of The Sporting Tribune Today. In segment one, the crew dives into the Kawhi Leonard trade rumors, whether the Clippers should even consider moving him, and what a real offseason reset would mean for Los Angeles if those conversations get serious. Then in segment two, Grant, Demetrius and Timothy go around the NBA as the first round continues to heat up. From contenders trying to take control to underdogs looking to swing a series, the guys break down the biggest storylines, pressure points and matchups shaping the playoff picture. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA Playoffs' INSANE Weekend Shakes Up Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to a crazy Tuesday night in the NBA Playoffs. They tip things off by reacting to the Philadelphia 76ers stunning win in Boston over the Celtics to take that series back to Philly for a game 6. They break down Joel Embiid's stellar performance, and if he has enough left in the tank to help the Sixers pull off a miraculous upset over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. The Celtics have proven that they will continue to live and die by the three, but is it sustainable? Next, they react to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs making light work of the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing them off in 5 games. After an impressive 1st round in Wemby's first ever Playoff series, the crew debates if this Spurs team is Real or Fugazi? Finally, they discuss the New York Knicks chances in the Eastern conference after they took a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks, and just how important Jalen Brunson has been to the resurgence of this Knicks franchise as The Captain dropped 39 points at the Garden. The Knicks look to close out the Hawks Thursday night in Atlanta. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Skip Bayless, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:46 Embiid Saves The 76ers Season 0:06:07 Knicks Make A Statement Against The Hawks 0:41:45 How The Hawks Can Keep The Series Alive 1:02:02 Wemby & Spurs Win Their 1st Playoff Series 1:09:27 Shaq Has High Praise For Wemby 1:30:29 LeBron Said He's The Goat 1:55:39 NBA Playoff Picks 1:56:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailMost NBA playoff predictions turn out to be way off — but this episode reveals the insider strategies that could make or break your bracket this year. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the thrill of the game, you'll discover how experience, team depth, and key player performances influence critical wins and losses in the playoffs.We break down the hottest matchups: Can the Celtics bounce back at home? Will LeBron's Lakers keep their perfect streak alive? And how do young stars like Wemby and Scoot Henderson determine their teams' fate? Get concrete insights on what to watch for in each series, plus game-changing tactics like stacking depth and managing player injuries—knowledge that transforms casual fans into playoff pros.In addition, we dive into the stakes: Ignoring these nuances could cost you your bracket or even playoff glory. Knowing which teams are truly built for the long haul—and which are just flukes—gives you the upper hand to make smarter predictions. This episode is essential listening if you want to understand the behind-the-scenes strategies that turn playoff chaos into victory.Music by Lights Out JohnnyWatch Us on Youtube Check us out on: IGXTik Tok

In this episode, Kyle Warner discusses NBA playoff series, sharing insights, predictions, and analysis of key matchups, including Pistons vs. Magic, Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, and more. Perfect for basketball fans looking for expert commentary and detailed breakdowns.00:00 NBA Playoff Overview01:38 Pistons vs Magic Analysis07:01 Thunder vs Suns Expectations09:54 Nuggets vs Timberwolves Insights14:49 Sixer vs Celtics Dynamics18:15 Rockets vs Lakers Discussion20:07 Cavs vs Raptors Review23:48 Spurs vs Blazers Performance28:55 Cavs vs Raptors Review30:48 Final Predictions and Wrap-UpFOLLOW THE BROTHAS ONInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/warnerbrothaspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarnerbrothaspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrothaspodcastX - https://x.com/warnerbrospodYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thewarnerbrothaspodcast

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson praise these coaching decisions that seem to be working for the Penguins recently against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

What will the Buffalo Bills do in the 2nd wave of free agency, post draft? The Buffalo Sabres can close out their series with the Boston Bruins tonight in game 5. It could be their first "handshake game" since 2007 when they last won a playoff series.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene questions the Buffalo Bills plans after the NFL draft. The Sabres can wrap up their series tonight. Matt Parrino stops in to exam the Bills draft picks & what the Bills still need. Timmy has his red hot take of the day.

The Double Dribble Monday! Jared and Mo react to all of the games from the weekend. Can the Nuggets get out of this 3-1 hole? Jokic is the defender of the unwritten rules, DiVincenzo and Edwards' injuries. The Raptors surprise us and the Cavaliers disappoint us. The Magic take the series lead again vs the Pistons. Is JB Bickerstaff built to coach the playoffs? What happened to Duren? Where is Detroit's defense? Knicks respond after a bad game three loss, is the way to success for New York to play through Towns over Brunson? Is Bridges cooked this series? Wemby makes his return to the court for the Spurs in game four but Fox steals the show. Where does Portland go from here? SGA was brilliant in the valley of the sun, is OKC going to just sweep this thing? Embiid returned for Philly but did it make any difference? The Lakers blew game four, the Rockets with a nice win after a massive game three collapse, what's going on with KD? Will Udoka be the coach next year? Is that Giannis' music we hear?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New DraftKings customers Play just $5 on your first pick set and get $50 in Bonus Picks. Sign up using https://dkng.co/enjoy or through promo code ENJOY On this episode of 'Numbers On The Board' - Kenny, Pierre, Mike and Darrick grade these NBA playoff series. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - NOTB Live Show 03:15 - Drop The Mike 11:00 - Lakers Vs Rockets 45:50 - Blazers Vs Spurs 53:03 - Celtics Vs 76ers 59:41 - Pistons Vs Magic 01:05:18 - Thunder Vs Suns 01:08:02 - Hawks Vs Knicks 01:17:48 - Timberwolves Vs Nuggets 01:25:15 - Cavaliers vs Raptors 01:27:50 - Unplugged Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Must be physically present where required by state law, see https://dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. For entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. 1 per new DraftKings customer. First $5+ paid Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as 5 $10 Bonus Picks. Bonus Picks are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 6/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos #NumbersOnTheBoard #NBA #Basketball #HoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the first round of the NBA Playoffs gets underway, several matchups stand out as must-watch basketball. Which series are we most excited to watch? And has the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup changed now that Kevin Durant is dealing with an injury? We break down the most compelling first-round battles and how injuries could reshape the bracket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, where they debate if it's fair or foul that Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is still the most important player for the Hawks in their first round playoff series with the New York Knicks, and much more!

Matt McConnell, Play by Play voice of the Utah Mammoth talks the team's first ever playoff series. 

In this episode, we focus on the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs and the biggest early storylines. We begin with the Orlando Magic upsetting the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons and debate whether it was a one-game fluke or a sign Orlando was undervalued entering the postseason. We also discuss the most intriguing first-round playoff series, including Lakers vs Rockets, and how Kevin Durant’s injury status could shift expectations. To open the show, we also react to the Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence and whether Cincinnati is now under Super Bowl pressure. Topics include: Magic upset Pistons in Game 1 Detroit concerns after loss Best first-round NBA playoff series Lakers vs Rockets outlook Kevin Durant injury impact Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When LeBron Goes Up 2-0 in a Playoff Series.. He's 24-0 to Win Series. Rockets Fans.. NOT GOOD!!! full 583 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:33:09 +0000 gKpy80h7zZhAsTB3qSKqdqVDoMQyVjZq nba,lebron james,los angeles lakers,nba playoffs,kevin durant,lakers,lebron,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,udoka,rockets news,houston rockets news notes,nba playoffs news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,lebron james,los angeles lakers,nba playoffs,kevin durant,lakers,lebron,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,udoka,rockets news,houston rockets news notes,nba playoffs news,sports When LeBron Goes Up 2-0 in a Playoff Series.. He's 24-0 to Win Series. Rockets Fans.. NOT GOOD!!! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

-NFL DRAFT DAY has ARRIVED! The Next Generation of Texans is LOADING! -The Texans & GM Nick Caserio Making Calls to MOVE UP in Draft's 1st Round!? -Texans Needs PRIMARILY on Offense- But if Caserio Trades UP for Defense..?! -Durant Now QUESTIONABLE for Tomorrow's Rockets/Lakers Game 3.. WTF!?! -OH MY.. MORE Photos of Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel have Surfaced..! -When LeBron Goes Up 2-0 in a Playoff Series.. He's 24-0 to Win Series. CRAP

-OH MY.. MORE Photos of Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel have Surfaced..! -When LeBron Goes Up 2-0 in a Playoff Series.. He's 24-0 to Win Series. CRAP -The Texans & GM Nick Caserio Making Calls to MOVE UP in Draft's 1st Round!?

HR 1 - Bruins took care of the Sabres to make the series 1-1 but Celtics fall to also go 1-1 HR 2 - Wiggy defends Mike Vrabel after his presser yesterday HR 3 - The News | Can the Red Sox comeback tonight? HR 4 - What's with all the front office problems on the Red Sox?

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The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of their first round playoff series as they look to even it up. The Bolts are 24-15 all time in Game 2s. Charle-Eduoard D’Astous is doubtful for tonight after leaving Game 1 injured. Happy Birthday to D'Astous and Vinny Lecavalier. On this date in Lightning history, the Bolts win their first home playoff game in team history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New DraftKings customers Play just $5 on your first pick set and get $50 in Bonus Picks. Sign up using dkng.co/enjoy or through promo code ENJOY Kenny shares his rankings for the first game of every round 1 playoff series. He also discusses which teams can bounce back to even the series in Game 2. Follow Small Ball! Small Ball on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@enjoy_smallball Small Ball on IG - https://www.instagram.com/enjoysmallball/ Small Ball on Twitter - https://x.com/EnjoyBBall Spotify Link: https://rb.gy/py5oj Apple Podcast Link: https://rb.gy/lwi9n Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Must be physically present where required by state law, see dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. For entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. 1 per new DraftKings customer. First $5+ paid Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as 5 $10 Bonus Picks. Bonus Picks are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 6/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: pick6.draftkings.com/promosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The play-in is done, the bracket is set, and Mo and Coach Brendan Suhr are going through every single first-round series live, just minutes after the Warriors went down to the Phoenix Suns. Eight series. Eight predictions. Game counts and X-factors for all of them. They also get into whether Steve Kerr's farewell embrace in the closing minutes was a goodbye, what Victor Wembanyama's first playoffs could look like, and Doc Rivers' reported retirement - including the personal story of how Brendan convinced him to get into coaching decades ago.Plus: Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic eligible for NBA awards despite the rule, Brendan's frustration with Rookie of the Year media predictions, and the fact that this podcast reported Luka's potential early return before anyone else.Topics covered: Play-in recap: Magic over Hornets (East), Suns over Warriors (West) Steve Kerr: reading the goodbye in real time Pistons vs Magic: full series prediction and X factor Cavaliers vs Raptors: full series prediction and X factor Knicks vs Hawks: full series prediction and X factor Celtics vs 76ers: full series prediction and Jaylen Brown's injury status OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns: Mo goes sweep, Brendan says five Lakers vs Rockets: both pick Houston, KD injury clouds things Nuggets vs Timberwolves: the hardest series to call in the first round Spurs vs Trail Blazers: Wembanyama's moment to announce himself Doc Rivers retirement: career retrospective and Brendan's personal story Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic NBA awards eligibility Cooper Flagg and the Rookie of the Year debate

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazes reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Suns in Phoenix in the Play-In Tournament to earn the seven-seed in the Western Conference Playoffs• Making the playoffs always means something to fans, as it should• Deni Avdija getting the respect he deserves for his performance versus Phoenix• Jerami Grant returns and makes a huge difference in the fourth versus the Suns• The way the Trail Blazers have had to fight to get into play-in could be a good thing in the playoffs• Neither team has much playoff experience • Initial thoughts on the matchup versus the two-seed Spurs, which starts Sunday night in San Antonio• Most important Spur other than Wemby, most important Blazer in the series, the most important reserve for both teams and what "battle" Portland needs to win• Brooke enjoys the watch party, come on Haberstroh, holding in a sneeze, re-recording segments, marg vs. frosé and almost falling into the Riverwalk 

Today's Sports Daily covers breaking down the NBA Playoff series, more info coming out what's going on with the LIV Tour, the Bueckers/Fudd relationship causing news in Dallas, and it's Wrestlemania weekend!  Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Andrew Fillipponi joins Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio on The Midday Show for a spirited debate ahead of the Flyers and Penguins playoff series. He critiques the Flyers' history and highlights Sidney Crosby's dominance, leading to a fiery exchange over goalie matchups. They also take listener calls and introduce 'Try Day Friday,' focusing on things people irrationally hate. 01:36 - Andrew Fillipponi Interview 12:25 - Reacting to Fillipponi's Comments 16:43 - Flyers Fan Mario Call 19:14 - Aaron in San Diego Call 22:54 - Try Day Friday Segment

The Flyers have officially clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Join the 94WIP team as they recap an emotional clinching night and look ahead to a high-stakes rivalry matchup against the Penguins. Plus, Flyers forward Owen Tippett stops by to discuss the locker room chemistry and the incredible second-half turnaround that fueled this unlikely postseason run.

The Flyers have officially clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Join the 94WIP team as they recap an emotional clinching night and look ahead to a high-stakes rivalry matchup against the Penguins. Plus, Flyers forward Owen Tippett stops by to discuss the locker room chemistry and the incredible second-half turnaround that fueled this unlikely postseason run.

Al Morganti joins Hugh Douglas and Joe on 94 WIP to break down the Flyers' upcoming playoff series against the Penguins and the impact of Sidney Crosby. They also debate the Phillies' recent performance, Alec Bohm's future as an everyday player, and play another round of 'Hugh's Clues.' They discuss whether the Phillies have become 'boring' compared to the proactive roster moves made by the Eagles. 01:41 - Al Morganti Playoff Preview 06:12 - Sidney Crosby Factor 11:55 - Home Ice Importance 19:35 - Hugh's Clues Actor Game 20:28 - Phillies Struggles and Bohm

Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase discuss the Buffalo Sabres' social media team calling out doubters with a 'burn book' after the team's late-season surge. They examine playoff expectations against the Bruins and look ahead to potential Bills draft targets like Malachi Lawrence. 01:14 - Sabres Social Media Receipts 03:24 - Josh Allen Draft Comparison 07:01 - Playoff Schedule Speculation 09:04 - Potential Deep Playoff Run 14:39 - Bills Draft Prospect Update

The Flyers have officially clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Join the 94WIP team as they recap an emotional clinching night and look ahead to a high-stakes rivalry matchup against the Penguins. Plus, Flyers forward Owen Tippett stops by to discuss the locker room chemistry and the incredible second-half turnaround that fueled this unlikely postseason run.

Following the Philadelphia Flyers' playoff clinching victory, fans celebrate the upcoming rivalry series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Callers discuss the impact of young players like Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras on the team's historic turnaround. Hugh Douglas also hosts a 'Hugh's Clues' segment where a caller wins tickets after identifying Wayne Gretzky. 01:15 - Flyers Clinch Playoff Berth 04:42 - Young Talent Fueling Success 10:30 - International Fan Travels Philly 16:52 - Penguins Rivalry Hatred Resurfaces 19:30 - Hugh's Clues Wayne Gretzky

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