Podcasts about x factors

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay recap Game 7 of the NBA Finals and this year's thrilling playoffs, discuss SGA as one of the new faces of the league, and break down the Kevin Durant trade. ⏰0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE 0:42 Reacting to Game 7 and this year's playoffs 7:19 Concerned about the amount of injuries in the league? 10:58 How do we feel about SGA as on of the NBA's premier players? 14:07 What would David Stern have done when the KD trade leaked? 16:02 X-Factors of the series 18:22 PrizePicks 19:49 T.J. McConnell's impact 23:40 OKC's big men were excellent 24:39 Subscribe to the podcast and on YouTube! 25:03 Thoughts on KD trade 30:47 Jeff's Ace Bailey story 33:33 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined by the amazing guys from the Group Chat, David Cole, Lincoln Anderson and Carson Stafford to preview Game 7. We discuss X-Factors for this pivotal Game 7, the keys to defeating OKC on both offense and defense, what a Pacers NBA Championship would mean to us, how special this team's run has been and so much more!Please join our Setting The Pace Group Chat in Chat BCC!

On this week's show,  Sherrod Blakely is joined by Clutch Points' Josue Pavon to discuss Game 7 of the NBA Finals. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest 1:55 - Thunder-Pacers Game 6 Reaction 5:50 - Rick Carlisle Coaching performance 6:30 - Are the problems from Game 6 fixable for Thunder? 10:00 - Subscribe to the Podcast 10:23 - X-Factors for Game 7 of NBA Finals 11:04 - X-Factors for Game 7 of NBA Finals: Chet Holmgren 11:47 - X-Factors for Game 7 of NBA Finals: Lu Dort or Aaron Wiggins 12:10 - X-Factors for Game 7 of NBA Finals: Aaron Nesmith 13:26 - Evolution of Aaron Nesmith Game once he left Boston 15:37 - Prizepicks 16:46 - Coaching Matchup this series 21:52 - Keys to Pacers winning Game 7 23:44 - Keys for Thunder winning Game 7 26:10 - What would mean for Pacers winning 1st title ever? 28:52 - Can SGA become most beloved player in Franchise History? 32:40 - Prediction for Game 7 39:28 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaire Alexander to the Ravens and Steelers 2025 X Factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Haliburton's calf injury, what the Pacers need to do to extend the series, potential Game 6 X-factors and predictions. That, plus a minor mid-Finals trade, the Buss family agreeing to sell the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation, the NBA's plans for a new pro league in Europe, why the Suns may have to lower the price to trade Durant, and the Bulls locking down their front office.

Mexico holds off a historic Dominican Republic rally in a wild 3-2 Gold Cup tournament opener! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the drama—from Edson Álvarez's opening header to Raul Jiménez's clinical finish and the Dominican Republic's first-ever Gold Cup goal.Plus, we turn the page to tomorrow's big USMNT clash with Trinidad and Tobago. Alexi reveals the three players who will make or break the United States' Gold Cup run, and we unpack the latest comments from Mauricio Pochettino and Jesse Marsch on Christian Pulisic's decision to sit out the international window.Stick around for predictions, throwback to the 2021 Gold Cup champs, and a look ahead to Group D matchups. It's chaos, controversy, and CONCACAF—just how we like it. Intro (0:00)Mexico vs Dominican Republic Recap (4:46)Boost of The Game: Santi Giménez to Raul Jiménez (8:40)USMNT Opens Gold Cup Run with Trinidad and Tobago (11:20)Mauricio Pochettino & Jesse Marsch Latest Thoughts (18:58)U.S. Players to Make or Break USMNT Gold Cup Performance (21:23)  Presented by Yerba Madre #ComeToLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFC EAST Division Preview 2025 Die NFC East hatte seit 2004 keinen wiederkehrenden Division-Sieger mehr. Wird diese Serie auch 2025 weiter anhalten? Wir analysieren im Detail diese traditionsreiche Division mit dem aktuellen Super Bowl Sieger. Dabei gehen wir in die Vollen: Recap 2024, Rückschlüsse und Veränderungen in der Off-Season (Front Office, Free Agents, Rookies), Analyse jeder Positionsgruppe, X-Factors für jedes Team und, und, und... Für alle, die mehr Infos über ihre Division oder eine allgemeine Einschätzung zu den Teams für die kommende Saison haben wollen, sind unsere Division Previews dieses Jahr ein MUSS. Wir wünschen, wie immer, viel Spass beim Reinschauen und -hören und sagt uns gerne in den Kommentaren, welches Team ihr am Ende vorne seht. JETZT erhältlich auf allen Podcast-Plattformen sowie YouTube unter @RedzoneNFLPodcast

After a relatively easy May, the Cubs are facing much tougher tests during these road series in Detroit and Philadelphia. The experience should benefit the Cubs in the long run, and every good team goes through those moments. It's just hard to tell whether this is a blip or the start of a deeper slump. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their insights from the press box and the clubhouse, with perspective on Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Ben Brown, Matt Shaw and more.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton headline a must-watch NBA Finals for the basketball purist. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down what makes this matchup so intriguing. From elite guard play to the Pacers’ surprise rise and why limiting turnovers might decide the champion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, Mina is joined by JP Acosta to discuss their top X-Factor players for every NFC team. The only rule? No quarterbacks or coaches allowed. Tune in to hear about players like George Pickens, Matthew Golden, and more who could make a huge impact this season. Let us know your own NFC X-Factor picks by reaching out on social media or leaving a comment. Don't forget to subscribe for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024-2025 NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers is our topic of discussion for this week's podcast episode. We break down key matchups, keys to victory for both teams, and the series prediction.

AWadd takes us into The Richmond Commander on the show next as we continue to talk about potential X-Factors on the Washington Commander's roster headed into the 2025-26 season. NFL Hits on the show next as we go all around the league covering all of the top stories as Saquon Barkley fans may fear the Madden curse. Bill Roth joins the show for a CowanGates Hokies update as we talk all things Virginia Tech athletics for our last segment with Bill or the Academic year. We open up the phone lines as we give listeners a chance to give questions to Bill Roth about the Hokies upcoming year of athletics.

To kick off the Best Of AWadd Radio, Commanders Corner on the show as we talk about Jayden Daniels getting ready for his second season as the culture in Washington has shaped around him. AWadd introduced the audience to this summer's 910TheFan intern who recently had a viral moment. AWadd takes us into The Richmond Commander on the show next as we continue to talk about potential X-Factors on the Washington Commander's roster headed into the 2025-26 season. Craig Hoffman hops on the show with us next for Commanders talk as we get his biggest takeaways from today's training camp.

In this episode of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, Mina is joined by JP Acosta to discuss their top X-Factor players for every NFC team. The only rule? No quarterbacks or coaches allowed. Tune in to hear about players like George Pickens, Matthew Golden, and more who could make a huge impact this season. Let us know your own NFC X-Factor picks by reaching out on social media or leaving a comment. Don't forget to subscribe for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Dunks preview and predict the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. What are some things to watch for in the series? Key matchups? X-factors? That, plus preparation for the low ratings discourse, John Haliburton, driving from OKC to Indianapolis, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks

Will Tyrese Haliburton find answers against the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER's defense? Host Wes Goldberg and guest Mike Shearer break down the critical elements that could swing the NBA Finals with their X Factor draft. From Haliburton's jump pass to the Pacers' tendency to foul, no stone is left unturned. The duo analyzes the coaching chess match between Rick Carlisle and Mark Daigneault, explores the impact of physicality, and debates how mid-range shooting might shape the series outcome. Discover why the PACERS might have a better chance than many think. Timestamps 0:00 Intro: X Factor draft for NBA Finals preview 5:07 Halliburton's possession and Thunder's defense 10:12 Importance of Halliburton jump pass 15:09 Corner threes and half-court offense dynamics 20:18 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's offensive impact and free throws 26:30 Turnover battle and possession advantage 31:19 Mid-range shooting prevalence in Finals matchup 37:29 Coaching strategies and staff contributions 43:08 Physicality and referee impact on series 48:49 Basketball lineage and celebrity factor 54:08 Closing thoughts on series competitiveness RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the Oilers and Panthers' matchup in the Stanley Cup Final, Florida's players looking to solidify their legacy, Connor McDavid leading the charge, Stuart Skinner and Sergei Bobrovsky's duel, the Conn Smythe Trophy favourites and more.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee continue to dive into their thoughts on the upcoming Stanley Cup Final ahead of the first Finals rematch since 2009! They break down who they think could be X-Factors in the series, how much Edmonton might miss Zach Hyman, and hear from Kris Knoblauch as he shares his thoughts on the differences between last year's and this year's matchup.(26:58) Our own Matt Rose brings all the latest on the Calgary Stampeders with another edition of The Stamps Report! Plus, Logan and Shan bring all the latest on the Toronto Blue Jays.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois men's basketball playing UConn at Madison Square Garden on Black Friday, a big recruiting month ahead for Illinois football and Illini baseball stay Vytas Valincius entering the transfer portal. The guys then break down the biggest X-factor players for Illinois football during the 2025 season. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb  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

The Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers will begin Wednesday after nearly a week-long layoff, giving players rest but leaving everyone itching to play. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl appear calmer and more mature under the bright lights and the pressure of expectations this playoff season. The Oilers appear confident, despite missing Zach Hyman, while Florida enters the Finals healthy and battle-tested. Goaltending could be pivotal, with Stuart Skinner now facing a crease-crashing Panthers team and Sergei Bobrovsky posing a tougher test for Oilers shooters. Coaching styles also clash: Maurice is philosophical and chatty, Knoblauch quiet and methodical. With deep lineups and playoff experience on both sides, who will the X-Factors be... and what are Ray & Dregs Stanley Cup Final predictions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as they previewed this year's Stanley Cup Final, which is a rematch of last year's battle between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.They began by talking about each of these teams paths to the final. The Oilers have been picked against in a lot of their series and yet, have finished off each of the last two rounds in just five games. Does that say more about their competition? Or the level of play they're at? Gregor says their ability to play near mistake free hockey is the big reason why they've been able to roll through the last few rounds.Frank talked about how the Florida Panthers have some fresh faces in their lineup as well and that we shouldn't be discounting the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They also had a pretty tough path to get back to this point beating a trio of really good teams.They also talked about players like Jake Walman and Brad Marchand, whose fingerprints should be all over this series. To wrap, they shared who their x-factors are in this series and gave their picks for both the series and the Conn Smythe Trophy.Tyler then jumped on for Fill in the Blank where he talked to the guys about the teams that both the Oilers and Panthers have eliminated thus far and how different they could look to start next season. He also got their take on Pete DeBoer's decision to pull Jake Oettinger and his comments after the game.To wrap up, Frank gave some insight into the final two coaching vacancies that still exist in both Pittsburgh and Boston. Gregor also talked about some of the coaching news from last week in Seattle and New York.1:10 - Oilers vs Panthers for The Cup19:00 - X-Factors for each team23:50 - Series picks & Conn Smythe picks29:50 - Fill in the Blank41:40 - Coaching updates (Isles, Kraken, Bruins & Penguins)Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista break down the quarterback shake-up in New York as Jaxson Dart joins the Giants and Justin Fields lands with the Jets. Brian Baldinger joins to dive into Jets OTAs, evaluate the team’s new rookie class, and lay out the biggest remaining offseason priority for each NFC North team. Jeffri Chadiha joins to spotlight the young NFL players whose development could be the X-factor for their teams in 2025, and Adam Rank weighs in on which of those breakout candidates could carry Rapoport’s fantasy squad to glory. Plus, Omar Ruiz checks in with a report on DC Robert Saleh’s return to San Francisco and gives a big shoutout to Chargers Executive Director of Player Performance Ben Herbert for transforming bodies and the culture in L.A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, Mina is joined by Gregg Rosenthal to spotlight their top X-Factor players in the AFC for each team — no quarterbacks, no coaches. From surprise playmakers to crucial role players, we break down who to watch and why they matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, Mina is joined by Gregg Rosenthal to spotlight their top X-Factor players in the AFC for each team — no quarterbacks, no coaches. From surprise playmakers to crucial role players, we break down who to watch and why they matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return to break down the Nuggets' Game 7 loss and preview the start of the Western Conference finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder. They discuss how the Thunder can continue their championship run, debate whether people are still not giving enough credit to the Wolves for making back-to-back conference finals, and talk about who the best player in this series will be. Next, the guys discuss the rapidly growing rivalry between Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers and Jalen Brunson and the Knicks as they eagerly await Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. They discuss Karl-Anthony Towns's role in the series, Andrew Nembhard's shooting, why Haliburton's up-and-down performances won't matter as much, and why having Brunson feels like having Mariano Rivera. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(1:18) G7 Recap: Thunder Defeat Nuggets 125-93(8:30) WCF Preview: Timberwolves vs. Thunder [-7.5](12:12) WCF Series Price: Thunder [-375] Timberwolves [+300](34:10) ECF Preview: Pacers vs. Knicks [-4.5](53:56) ECF Series Price: Knicks [-144] Pacers [+122](58:08) Evaluating the Biggest ECF X-Factors(1:04:42) Shoutout to Jalen Rose's Leadership Academy: JRLA.COM(1:07:02) Thanks for Watching! Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Music: "New Frontier": JG1MFMNUC8ZGQBSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets are officially out after a shocking Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. We break down what went wrong , what the future holds for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and what adjustments OKC made to demolish them. Then, we dive into full previews of the 2025 NBA Conference Finals - key matchups, X-Factors and biggest questions for both series. Whether you're a Nuggets fan, Thunder believer, or just hyped for playoff basketball, this episode has everything you need.

Who will determine the 2025 Jets fate? In this episode, I give you my top 5 Jets X factors for the 2025 season. How they perform will greatly impact the success of the 2025 Jets and how this regime could look to build long-term. Want more Jets content? Please subscribe!

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer press to discuss the possibilities of playing either the Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Dane and Jace discuss the matchups by highlighting the x-factors that will come from playing Oklahoma City or Denver. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How much better of a matchup would Denver be than Oklahoma City? (1:00)- OKC team X-factors: turnovers(!), rebounding, 3s made (4:00)- OKC player X-factors: Chet, Randle and J-Dub (21:00)- If it's Denver X-Factors: depth, injuries, guarding Jokic and more (42:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Use the promo code "DANEMOORE" when you download the HOF Bets app here: https://hofbets.com?ref=n2vky2u-- Check out SKIMS men's underwear at https://skims.com-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo 

Monty, Micah, and Nick preview the final weekend of the ACC Regular Season and provide their predictions and X-Factors.

Join Phil and PK as we dive into what may be our final preview episode of the season as the Bandits face off against the Rush for the title! We go through how we got here, the X Factors for each team and our thoughts on how the matchup will play out! This episode is sponsored by Tap That Tap Room, Totally Buffalo Store and Frase Flowers

Play-by-Play Voice for TNT and the Milwaukee Brewers Brian Anderson joins Papa & Silver to assess how Brandin Podziemski, Kevon Looney and others are crucial X-factors for the Warriors’ ability to compete without Steph Curry, as the Dubs look to steal another game on the road tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play-by-Play Voice for TNT and the Milwaukee Brewers Brian Anderson joins Papa & Silver to assess how Brandin Podziemski, Kevon Looney and others are crucial X-factors for the Warriors’ ability to compete without Steph Curry, as the Dubs look to steal another game on the road tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Jake catch up about all eight of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series, including some of the biggest surprises like the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues and their chances of pulling off their respective upsets. The guys discuss the X-factors in each series, including Logan Thompson, Gabriel Landeskog, Aaron Ekblad and Evander Kane being back in the lineup and other potential returns like Gabriel Vilardi, Miro Heiskanen and/or Jason Robertson. Pete Jensen has some EDGE stats findings from the games so far, including Landeskog's early offensive zone time and the Ottawa Senators' underlying numbers as they look to climb back into their series. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365, Chris Meaney gives his favorite betting and player prop angles based on the first-round trends around the League. The crew gives their updated leanings for upcoming games to close out each series.

Grant Mona reacts to the Lakers win over the Wolves to tie the series up at 1-1 before going to Minnesota. Then, who are the "others" that need to step up for the Nuggets and Clippers. Lastly, the Dodgers lose a slugfest with the Cubs. Produced by: Grant Mona

Nuggets-Clippers Game 1 is on Saturday as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook and Denver start their road through the NBA playoffs. Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum give their final series predictions, go through the series' biggest X-factors and give practice notes from Friday.Start - 0:00A vibes survey - 2:30Practice notes - 9:00Take aways from Jokic - 18:15Adelman on Strawther - 21:05Who is the playoff rotation - 21:40Jok on Zubac - 24:30Series Prediction - 34:50X-factors - 45:00AG on Kawhi - 54:45AG on Jokic - 59:15Superchats - 1:03:00Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtubeAn ALLCITY Network ProductionPARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eventsALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsportsBALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_SportsBUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21Raising Cane's Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/  Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvrbet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLERUCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_NullGo to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off!Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.#Nuglife

0:00 - What are we expecting from the Avs and Nuggets in the playoff? What would "success" look like for both these teams?17:06 - Who will be the "X-Factor" for both the Avs and Nuggets? Not counting the obvious choices like MacKinnon, Makar, Jokic, Murray, etc.35:01 - Let's set realistic expectations for Gabe Landeskog in the playoffs. What do we want to see from him?

The playoffs are here, and it's time for one of the most important playoff series of the MacKinnon/Makar era. This rematch of the Dallas Stars has everything you could possibly hope for in a playoff series between the rematch of last year, the return of Landeskog, and taking on Mikko Rantanen for the first time. Are the Avs better equipped to beat Dallas than they've been in the past with their new depth? What are the biggest X-Factors for both sides? Is Dallas going to be healthy enough to stay in this series? Can the Avs finally overcome this Dallas team and wash away the sting of the last two series? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle

The host of Cats ‘N' Rats Podcast (Kirby) along with his co-hosts (Cody & Nick) are  here with another episode. Host of Cats N Bolts Podcast Rod Pedersen joins us to talk “The Battle Of Florida” for the fourth time in playoff history. Which team has the edge as we analyze position by position and more!Also: The guys give you their predictions on the series including their Top 5 Spotlight Players & X Factors. Thank you for all five star reviews Follow & Subscribe on: Apple, Spotify, YouTube & all major Podcast platformsYouTube: CatsNRatsPodcastInstagram: cats_n_rats_podcastTwitter X: @KJ_Lups @cms_305 @NJL1888 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kj_lupsTwitter X: @rodpedersen#FloridaPanthers #Panthers #TimeToHunt #NHL #StanleyCupChampions#TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHLPlayoffsSupport our sponsor CanesWear - @Canes_Wear (Twitter X & Instagram)PANTHERS FEVER IS HERE!ARE U GEARED UP?CANES WEAR IN DAVIE IS THE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR FLORIDA PANTHERS NEEDS. They have the latest gear for our favorite NHL Team! Jerseys, Polos, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats & More, CanesWear has you covered. Stop by their store in Davie or PanthersWear.com for all your Panthers Gear! Support our sponsor Jeremy Beckham with Nexthome Treasure Coast—@BeckSellsFla (Twitter X & Instagram)“Hey, Panthers fans! In South Florida and need real estate help? Check out Jeremy Beckham with Nexthome Treasure Coast. It's boutique service with a personal touch—Jeremy and his team put humans over houses, working hard for you whether you're buying or selling. Ready to move? Hit up BeckSellsFla.com or call 772-475-5371 now. You'll be glad you did!”

HR1 - Hawks have to get off to good start & make Heat respond to them Mike Johnson and Sam Crenshaw react to Atlanta Falcons Assistant General Manager Kyle Smith and Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich being among some of the Falcons' personnel that were at a workout by Georgia defensive lineman Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams in Athens yesterday morning. The guys also react to Mykel Williams posting the Falcons facility on his Instagram story earlier this week showing he was in Flowery Branch meeting with the Falcons, and talk about how there are signs Falcons could be honing in on Georgia DL Mykel Williams. Mike and Sam also react to the Atlanta Braves recalling outfielder Alex Verdugo to Atlanta and optioning outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett, preview the Braves' home game with the Minnesota Twins tonight, preview tonight's win or go home play-in tournament game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat, give you who they think will be the X-Factors in tonight's game, let you hear Hawks' forward Georges Niang talk about not getting punched in the mouth first when he joined Dukes and Bell yesterday, let you hear Hawks' guard Trae Young talk about how they know they have to shoot the ball better versus the Heat tonight, and react to what Niang and Young had to say as well. The guys close out the segment by quickly previewing Atlanta United's road matchup with the Philadelphia Union tomorrow. Mike and Sam also react to the news that Lee Corso will retire from ESPN's "College GameDay" in August, and that Corso's final broadcast will be August 30th. The guys close out hour one by reacting to the news that the NCAA announced yesterday that its Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved changes to the injury timeout rules starting this fall.

Mike Johnson and Sam Crenshaw preview tonight's win or go home play-in tournament game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat, give you who they think will be the X-Factors in tonight's game, let you hear Hawks' forward Georges Niang talk about not getting punched in the mouth first when he joined Dukes and Bell yesterday, let you hear Hawks' guard Trae Young talk about how they know they have to shoot the ball better versus the Heat tonight, and react to what Niang and Young had to say as well.

Welcome back to the NTC Podcast! Now that we've returned to action, it's time to get into this year's NBA Playoffs! Host Aaron Washington is joined by Ben Pfeifer from Swish Theory during a comprehensive discussion of six out of the eight upcoming playoff series in both conferences. As of this recording, the two 8th-seed play-in games had yet to be played, so those were excluded from this episode.Tune in for an overview of the teams that will be facing off in each matchup, how they might attempt to counter each other, what their go-to actions will be, potential X-Factors, and more!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to get into the burning questions and X-factors that could tilt this Wolves-Lakers series. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Will small-ball actually be a problem for Rudy Gobert in this series? (7:00)- What will be the first starting lineup coaching chess move? (16:00)- Finch having more playoff coaching experience than Redick (26:00)- What version of Ant do the Lakers prefer? (33:00)- Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo as x-factors (49:00)- Does being the underdog weirdly help this team? (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo 

The guys are back with your ACC Week 10 Preview! Wake Forest looks for a desperate bounce back against Boston College. Can Pitt upset Duke? Louisville heads down to Clemson and looks to pull off the upset. Last chance for Virginia against Florida State..? NC State looks to stay hot out west against Cal. North Carolina travels to Blacksburg to take on a Virginia Tech team that needs a signature win. Is Miami building some momentum? Will it be enough against this power house Georgia Tech team? Notre Dame travels to Stanford and hopes to get an ACC road series win. Plus our X Factors and hopefully Nick's curse will break...

The regular season is officially in the books, and the final pyramid is here. Meghan Angley, Chloe Theil, and Jesse Montano break down how the Colorado Avalanche performed after the trade deadline and which players are poised to make the biggest impact in the playoffs. Topics covered in this episode include: Cale Makar's historic 30-goal, 92-point season and his place in NHL history Nathan MacKinnon's MVP-caliber campaign with 116 points and a league-leading 84 assists The goaltending tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood heading into the postseason Depth scoring and standout performances from Val Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, and Jonathan Drouin Defensive anchors like Devon Toews, Ryan Lindgren, and Sam Girard contributing key minutes How trade deadline acquisitions Charlie Coyle and Brock Nelson are fitting into the lineup We close out with our picks for the most important players heading into the playoffs and where this team stands in its quest for another Stanley Cup run. Get your fix on all things hockey with Off Ice!

Tom Giles joins Chris Forsberg to discuss the state of the Celtics and preview the team's status with the NBA postseason officially here. 1:00- How concerned are you with Jaylen Brown's injury situation entering the playoffs?6:25- Would you rather the C's play the Hawks or the Magic in the first round?10:50- Is the Eastern Conference really better than it was last season?14:20- How special would it be if this team was able to repeat as NBA champions?20:00- Who's your 'sneaky' (non-Tatum/ Brown) pick to be the MVP of this playoff run? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Western Conference Play-In race between the Kings, Suns and Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's ankle injury scare, Franz Wagner owning the Lakers, and whether the Knicks would want to see the Bucks or the Pistons in the first round. That, plus Trey shares his Top 8 Playoff X-Factors, Jimmy Butler returns to Miami tonight, Grok AI, and more.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Western Conference Play-In race between the Kings, Suns and Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's ankle injury scare, Franz Wagner owning the Lakers, and whether the Knicks would want to see the Bucks or the Pistons in the first round. That, plus Trey shares his Top 8 Playoff X-Factors, Jimmy Butler returns to Miami tonight, Grok AI, and more.

Arrowhead Pride's Pete Sweeney joins us to talk Chiefs offseason and NFL Draft. Then, we discuss the Royals who might be X-Factors this year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the opening weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective before going through go through each NBA contender's biggest X-factor heading into the playoffs next month.02:49 - Men's NCAA Tourney (NBA Draft Impact)43:39 - NBA Contender X-Factors! (Set Up - NBA Standings)52:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:00:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:08:52 - Boston Celtics1:18:03 - New York Knicks1:25:31 - Milwaukee Bucks1:28:43 - Houston Rockets1:37:09 - Denver Nuggets1:43:45 - Los Angeles Lakers1:49:26 - Golden State Warriors1:54:11 - Draymond vs JJJ for DPOY1:59:14 - Grizzlies, Timberwolves & Clippers2:01:55 - Derik Queen buzzer-beater reactionCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!

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