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Bomani Jones is joined by Bruce Bowen to talk NBA playoffs, from the Spurs' chances at a title run after Victor Wembanyama's concussion to whether the Houston Rockets just embarrassed themselves against LeBron and the Lakers. They also hit Anthony Edwards' rise as a leader, Rudy Gobert's redemption, and why CJ McCollum is suddenly playing Madison Square Garden villain against Jalen Brunson.Bomani and Bruce get into: How Wemby has already changed what's possible on defense, why the paint disappears when he's on the floor, and how that compares to Tim Duncan never winning DPOY. The Spurs–Blazers series, Wembanyama's concussion, and what young teams actually learn in playoff collapses. The cheap new vibes in Portland under owner Tom Dundon — from coaching salaries to cutting back on arena T‑shirts. Why the Rockets' Game 2 performance vs. the Lakers was so disappointing, what accountability really looks like, and how LeBron is still manipulating games at his age. Anthony Edwards' force-of-personality leadership, how he lifts guys like Rudy Gobert, and what it means for Denver's title defense. CJ McCollum hunting Jalen Brunson, embracing being “that guy” in the Garden, and what separates elite playoff scorers from everyone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘dozen' as in 12 as in 12 straight as in the Mets as in losing. Nolan McLean had a perfect game through five innings. A 3-run lead. And the Mets still lost. How is this happening? (13:30) Craig Counsell is sick of the Ohtani Rule. He is not alone in baseball. But, don't ask Dave Roberts about it! (22:10) The Spurs lost a game to the Trail Blazers last night, but they also lost Victor Wembanyama. A concussion. Uh oh. (32:00) Review: Outcome. (36:10) The Lakers are up 2-0 on the Rockets! Without Luka and Austin Reaves! LeBron continues to be a marvel! And the Celtics lost at home to the Sixers? Huh!? (38:50) Mike Vrabel met the media yesterday to speak on the fallout of the photos dropping of he and Dianna Russini in Arizona. He didn't say yes, but he also didn't say no. (47:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to review the games from the weekend and Monday. Are the Knicks in trouble now that the Hawks have tied the series 1-1 before they head down to Atlanta? Does Denver have a defense problem? If Kevin Durant doesn't play in the series against the Lakers, are the Rockets in trouble? (0:00) Intro (1:01) Fan Duel ad break (3:20) Knicks-Hawks (17:23) Wolves-Nuggets (27:06) Sixers-Celtics (28:33) Fan Duel ad break (29:36) McDonald's ad break (30:06) Magic-Pistons (41:50) Raptors-Cavaliers (45:07) Suns-Thunder (48:32)  Rockets-Lakers (56:28) Blazers-Spurs (59:40) Blazers' owner is cheap (1:00:33) Mailbag Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald's https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Rockets/Lakers game 2! LA laid the smackdown once again to send this series back to Houston with the Rockets in must-win territory. The King displayed unimpeachable savvy and athleticism, while KD portrayed bashfulness and perhaps a tinge of rust! Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. grade their performances. (0:00) Then, who needs to hit on their first round draft picks more: Giants or Cowboys? (26:00) Next, will the Mets ever win again? (40:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘dozen' as in 12 as in 12 straight as in the Mets as in losing. Nolan McLean had a perfect game through five innings. A 3-run lead. And the Mets still lost. How is this happening? (13:30) Craig Counsell is sick of the Ohtani Rule. He is not alone in baseball. But, don't ask Dave Roberts about it! (22:10) The Spurs lost a game to the Trail Blazers last night, but they also lost Victor Wembanyama. A concussion. Uh oh. (32:00) Review: Outcome. (36:10) The Lakers are up 2-0 on the Rockets! Without Luka and Austin Reaves! LeBron continues to be a marvel! And the Celtics lost at home to the Sixers? Huh!? (38:50) Mike Vrabel met the media yesterday to speak on the fallout of the photos dropping of he and Dianna Russini in Arizona. He didn't say yes, but he also didn't say no. (47:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some chaotic results in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The guys tackle the potentially series altering injury to Victor Wembanyama as the Blazers even the series before breaking down how much danger the Spurs may be in. Next, the guys break down the disastrous Rockets offense even in Durant's return as LeBron James continues to carry the Lakers in the playoffs. Then, we discuss the shocking upset by the 76ers including why Boston continues to give away some playoff games after being in control. Finally, the crew talks about the Knicks stunning loss to the Hawks and if that opens the door to an upset before addressing Minnesota's big win in Denver and reminding us how uncertain this series is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos opens Wednesday's show reacting to Victor Wembanyama's concussion and the impact it could have for the playoffs. Nick goes off on the Houston Rockets and Ime Udoka for their pathetic performance against the Lakers. Plus, Fox Sports' Danny Parkins joins the show!

Nick Kostos opens Wednesday's show with his thoughts on the Victor Wembanyama's concussion and how it will impact the series moving forward. Nick goes off on the Houston Rockets after their loss to the Lakers and questions if Ime Udoka actually does anything. Plus, Nick reveals his first round NFL Mock Draft. Danny Parkins, Gregg Rosenthal, and Connor Allen joins the show.

FS1's Danny Parkins joins the show to discuss Victor Wembanyama's injury, the Lakers win over the Rockets, and much more!

We can't wait to see everyone in Pittsburgh! LeBron and the Lakers have a 2-0 lead over the Rockets. Is there any chance they could blow that lead? Also, Vegas East picks up a huge win in Who Said It! Plus, Canty's best bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can't wait to see everyone in Pittsburgh! LeBron and the Lakers have a 2-0 lead over the Rockets. Is there any chance they could blow that lead? Also, Vegas East picks up a huge win in Who Said It! Plus, Canty's best bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel.  1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins the show to react to Mike Vrabel's Press Conference addressing the Dianna Russini Controversy, Lakers taking out the Rockets, and more! You don't wanna miss this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning it's time to get up with Wemby, wobbled. The Spurs star goes down and his team falls apart. How much trouble are they in? (0:00) Meanwhile - that wasn't the only upset, the King stuns the Rockets again, and the biggest shocker of them all, did you see what the Sixers did to the Celtics? (8:10) And - one day until the draft.... the Love story... Is Jeremiyah surging into the top 3? Schefty and Schrager have all the info you need! (13:50) Finally - V.J. Edgecombe walked into TD Garden and stole the J's spotlight! Jaylen Brown's counting stats shined, but his on/off (-9) makes you question his true impact on the B's success. Was this a bad game, or bad sign for the Celtics? (24:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can't wait to see everyone in Pittsburgh! LeBron and the Lakers have a 2-0 lead over the Rockets. Is there any chance they could blow that lead? Also, Vegas East picks up a huge win in Who Said It! Plus, Canty's best bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers did it again. They beat the Rockets, this time with Kevin Durant in the lineup. Anthony recaps the game, marvels at LeBron James' performance, celebrates the Marcus Smart/Luke Kennard combination and answers questions form the live audience -- who happened to provide the perfect Alperen Sengun comp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Tuesday night Game 2 wins by the Sixers over the Celtics and the Blazers over the Spurs. Why does Boston keep firing threes? When will Wemby be able to return after his concussion? Next they look at the Cavs 2-0 lead over the Raptors, the Nuggets/Timberwolves battle, and the Knicks issues vs the Hawks. Finally, they talk about the resurgent Magic taking Game 1 from the Pistons, OKC routing the Suns, and why the Lakers might actually be able to beat the Rockets even without Luka and Reaves.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

The Astros now have 16 injured players!?  Rockets NEED to pickup energy and pace for Friday Astros still struggling What is going on with Houston sports right now

Rockets lose game 2 Alperen Sengun struggling Is Rockets coach Ime Udoka the problem? Kevin Durant 9 turnovers 

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Brian & Geoff talk about the first round of the NBA Playoffs and look ahead to the rest of the series including tonight's matchup between the Rockets & Lakers, Ty Simpson being not that impressive of a prospect, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans joins Tommy Alter to discuss the Atlanta Hawks (and CJ McCollum) beating the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of each of their first round playoffs series. They also analyze what's happening around the rest of the East and West first round series: Rockets vs. Lakers, Raptors vs. Cavs, Blazers vs. Spurs, Celtics vs. Sixers, Magic vs. Pistons, and Suns vs. Thunder. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Hawks beat Knicks, T-Wolves beat Nuggets, What does unanimous DPOY mean for Wemby? (26:44) Steelers don't expect Rodgers decision before draft (39:51) Are the Cavaliers serious contenders? (46:14) King of the Hill (01:03:36) Can the Lakers win Game 2 vs. Rockets? (01:16:52) Knicks or Nuggets in more trouble? (01:25:03) Top 10 Tuesday, Knicks in trouble? (01:48:41) Ty Simpson a must-draft for the Steelers? (01:58:33) Front Office (02:07:27) Lakers winning the series if they go up 2-0? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets collapsed against the Minnesota Timberwolves, potentially flipping the series. Wes Goldberg and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from how the Timberwolves are defending Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and who has the edge going forward. Then they talk about the ways Victor Wembanyama continues to exceed expectations and why the other teams in the West should be worried, and why LeBron James and the Lakers may have the ultimate edge over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks dropped Game 2 to the Atlanta Hawks, revealing some key issues with the team's strategy, specifically how they use Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Wes Goldberg and Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks) discuss the mistakes Mike Brown made in Game 2 and what adjustments need to be made in Game 3. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Nuggets vs Timberwolves 18:21 Victor Wembanyama 27:50 Lakers vs Rockets Biggest Takeaway 32:44 Knicks-Hawks Deep Dive RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mason and Ireland tip off the show today with a preview of game two tonight vs the Rockets! Will Kevin Durant be back in the lineup? Can the Lakers pull off another great shooting performance? The crew dive into Edwin Diaz's injury with the Dodgers and what that means for the bullpen. Mychal Thompson and Pepe Mantilla are in for the rest of the show! How good were the NBA playoff games last night? What is the story out of Portland and the Trail Blazer owner? Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers once again received zero final nominations for award season, so the guys discuss the actually nominees and why the Lakers continue to sit on the outside looking in on those conversations. The Lakers are, however, on the inside looking ahead in these playoffs. The guys discuss game one, the adjustments they're looking for and whether that first game changed how they feel about this team in the postseason moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Zaslow owes the Lakers an apology."In this hour you'll hear a discussion on Wrestlemania, the Lakers beating the Rockets, how ESPN covers sports, Steve Kerr's goodbye to Draymond Green and Steph Curry, and A.J. Brown to the Patriots. You know what you won't hear? Tony's Top 5 'Sorry I Doubted Your Game' Guys because Dan shut that s*** down REAL quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from a week of vacation, Bomani Jones reacts to the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, including LeBron James leading the Lakers over the Kevin Durantless Rockets, Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets taking down Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks fiesty game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks & much more. Later, he breaks down the discourse around the Dallas Wings drafting Azzi Fudd number 1 overall and whether questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers are fair. Finally, he discusses the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, the new Rock and Roll Hall of fame class and listens to a few listener voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge breakdown of all the Game 1s.  Orlando is suddenly up off the mat and becoming the team we thought they could be. Is Detroit in trouble? Victor Wembanyama's playoff debut was as spectacular as we thought. Portland tried some unique things to counter the Spurs and Victor; what worked, what didn't, and what else can they try? Jayson Tatum looked totally in command as Boston rolled in Game 1.  Jalen Williams reemerged onto the scene as OKC's defense throttled Phoenix. It's the first day of the playoffs and we broke down every game in excruciating detail. Denver handled Minnesota despite poor shooting, is that a harbinger for the rest of the series? New York held serve at home against the Hawks, but is there reason for optimism in Atlanta that they can compete in the series? The Lakers totally embarrassed and out-thought the Rockets in the absence of KD. Will his return be enough, or are major adjustments needed by Ime Udoka? Toronto failed to compete against Cleveland in every area and needs to hit the “play harder” adjustment button. Magic–Pistons — 0:51 Spurs–Blazers — 35:04 Celtics–76ers — 58:28 Thunder–Suns — 1:12:34 Nuggets–Timberwolves — 1:23:34 Knicks–Hawks — 1:46:12 Lakers–Rockets — 2:11:05 Cavaliers–Raptors — 2:36:19 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an exciting opening weekend for the NBA Playoffs. The guys tackle a few major upsets starting with the Magic's stunner in Detroit including if the Pistons are in real danger in this series. Next, the guys tackle if LeBron can lead the Lakers past the Rockets and discuss if KD will be back. Finally we talk Victor Wembanyama's playoff debut and discuss the other major storylines you need to be watching.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) LeBron leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets, Wemby met expectations? (25:15) Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence, A.J. Brown a good fit for Patriots? (39:42) Time for Wildes to abandon the Hornets? (45:46) Nick's Mock Draft 3.0 (01:04:44) Nuggets beat T-Wolves, Tatum performs, Panic time for the Pistons?  (01:16:48) Is Brou still picking the Spurs to win the NBA Finals? (01:23:17) LeBron underestimated, What did Wemby prove in playoff debut? (01:46:47) Front Office (01:55:21) Thunder dominate in Game 1, Can LeBron carry the Lakers? (02:05:56) Will the Hawks put up a fight against the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s scintillating playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs, whether the top-seeded Detroit Pistons should be on upset alert after dropping Game 1 to the Orlando Magic, why the Lakers’ Game 1 win over Houston says more about the Rockets than it does about Los Angeles, and whether we should expect the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks to go up 2-0 on Monday night. Later, J-Mac tells us why has a big problem with the Cincinnati Bengals giving up the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Mo break down all eight Game 1s, including the Magic's upset of the Pistons, the Celtics and Thunder's blowouts, the Lakers' surprising win over the Rockets, and more. 1:26 Cavaliers-Raptors 12:27 Nuggets-Timberwolves 24:13 Knicks-Hawks 32:50 Lakers-Rockets 39:37 Celtics-76ers 45:30 Thunder-Suns 49:38 Pistons-Magic 1:04:32 Spurs-Blazers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mason and Ireland tip off the show today with the Lakers winning game one vs the Rockets! Will Kevin Durant be back for the Rockets tomorrow night for game two? Take a listen to JJ Redick addressing the team after a game one victory! Wemby made his playoff debut yesterday, did he live up to the hype? Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland continue to hit the phones! Would Giannis not want to come to LA as a free agent? Is there a realistic chance that Luka comes back vs the Rockets? Is Steve Kerr done with coaching? Draymond Green thinks Kerr is finished coaching. Mason shares a wild story that Ireland is calling BS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland listen to the press conference from Mike Brown. More Fast Track! Breaking News involving the Dodgers and Edwin Diaz. Will Durant be back tomorrow for the Rockets? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockets lose game 1 in the playoffs to Lakers What did you learn this weekend in one sentence segment Ice Spice gets attacked at McDonalds

Seth and Sean discuss the rather rough weekend in Houston sports with the Astros being swept and the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series, and dive into the one good thing that happened since they got off the air on Friday: the Will Anderson extension.

Seth and Sean talk about the Astros getting swept by the Cardinals and the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series vs the Lakers. Great weekend!

Seth and Sean discuss the rather rough weekend in Houston sports with the Astros being swept and the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series, talk about the Will Anderson extension, go through the day's Headlines, take a deep dive into Will Anderson getting his extension, discuss Dexter Lawrence being traded to the Bengals, give credit in Acknowledge Me, see what Bryant McFadden has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, dive into the craziest stuff from the ESPN investigative article on the Russini-Vrabel drama, react to the 49ers extending LT Trent Williams, assess the notion that the Astros should be looking at extending Cam Smith early, dig in on the top draft and trade nuggets coming from ESPN's Adam Schefter, react to news that CJ Stroud has arrived at the Texans facility for voluntary offseason workouts, discuss Will Anderson Jr. getting his contract extension, assess how worried they are about the Rockets and Kevin Durant, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean dive into the top draft and trade nuggets coming from ESPN's Adam Schefter, react to news that CJ Stroud has arrived at the Texans facility for voluntary offseason workouts, discuss Will Anderson Jr. getting his contract extension, assess how worried they are about the Rockets and Kevin Durant, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Our first big upset yesterday came at the hands of the Pistons plus the rest of the Game 1 action from the NBA playoffs

We are now joined by Ball Knower Extreme aka Mike Trudell. How does he characterize what transpired Saturday in game 1 of the Lakers vs the Rockets? LeBron James deserves a lot of the credit for the win in game 1. Kappy has a different approach to what contributed to the Lakers winning game 1. What are we expecting to see from the Rockets in game 2? Will KD return? Can the Lakers win the series? And the guys take a look around the rest of the NBA League. Plus, the guys talk some football as we are approaching the NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Lakers Reaction Monday. Grampa LeBron put the NBA on notice! The Lakers steal Game 1 vs. the Rockets on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. KD did not play in game 1. How much of that was a factor for the Lakers to win? Will KD return for Game 2? Can the Lakers win the series? Charles Barkley thinks the Rockets are done! Do you agree? Kappy doesn't want to give LeBron credit. Also, Bergie has 3 things on the Dodgers. Roki Sasaki, Losing in Coors Field and who replaced Freddie Freeman? Kappy goes radio Rinaldi on Freddie's replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  NBA Playoffs Breakdown The NBA Playoffs are officially underway, and Bubba Dub is back breaking down everything from Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.The Lakers take Game 1, 107-98, but Bubba Dub keeps it real  this wasn't a perfect win. LeBron James continues to prove why he's one of the greatest ever, finishing with 19 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds at 41 years old, controlling the pace and getting everyone involved early. The Lakers offense was on fire, shooting over 60% from the field and over 50% from three, led by big performances from Luke Kennard, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart. But despite the win, there are concerns:20 turnovers21 offensive rebounds allowed to HoustonThat's not championship-level basketball, and Bubba Dub calls it out. On the Rockets side, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. all contributed, but without Kevin Durant in the lineup, Houston struggled to keep up offensively. Bubba Dub asks the big question  is KD ducking Game 1 smoke, or will he change the series when he returns? Looking ahead, Bubba Dub predicts Lakers in 6, but says this series could shift quickly if LA doesn't clean up their mistakes. The episode also covers:Nuggets vs Timberwolves breakdown and Jokic's dominanceKnicks vs Hawks series outlookCavs vs Raptors recapThe GOAT debate: LeBron vs Jordan

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Lakers beating the Rockets without Kevin Durant, the Nuggets hold off the Timberwolves to take a 1-0 series lead, and Dominik Mysterio joins the show to talk about WrestleMania 42 and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP Timeline:00:00 - Introduction03:55 - Lakers beat Rockets23:40 - Nuggets beat Timberwolves35:05 - Dominik Mysterio joins49:05 - Knicks beat Hawks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie Fratto starts off the show discussing Luka Doncic's injury history and why he will never win a championship with the Lakers. Bernie then sets up some NFL Draft talk before introducing the topics for Midnight Hour, which include will Luka Doncic win a title with the Lakers or not, Would you rather win a championship or be talked about? And do servers really put stuff in food if you don't tip well? Bernie details the NFL Draft's biggest storylines including his favorite WR's in the draft and whether or not the Jets have the assets to shake up the top of the draft. Bernie then explains why the other biggest storylines in the draft are where Jeremiyah Love and Ty Simpson will go + new editions of Fantasy Files and World Of Soccer follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Torres and Jason Martin react to the Lakers beating the Rockets and why LeBron James will not retire at the end of the season despite reports of the possibility of retirement. Aaron and Jason discuss why the NBA chose to have games on Prime instead of National Television stations like NBC or ABC on its opening playoff day. The guys then get into some NFL Draft topics and why this draft is one of the weaker drafts in recent memory + Mark Medina joins the show to talk NBA playoffs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Noe, Bill Krackomberger, and Geoff Schwartz discuss Geoff’s eventful softball escapades, the Lakers big win over the KD-less Rockets in Game 1, the trade that sent Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, what the Jets will do with the 2nd overall pick in the draft, Ravens WR Zay Flowers takes a shot at his former head coach, strong feelings on how the first round of the draft could go, and more! Plus – Parlay Platter, Follow the Money with Christian Cipollini, Prop It Up, Rapid Fire, and the Play of the Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.