Magic Shock Pistons, Lakers vs Rockets Changes, Best NBA Playoff Series
About this episode
The episode discusses the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, focusing on the Magic's upset of the Pistons and the implications for the Lakers vs Rockets 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.
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