A Spree of Game 7's & First Round Wrap-Ups

About this episode

The episode discusses the outcomes and implications of the first round of the NBA playoffs, focusing on several teams heading to Game 7.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the first round out East, where three series are headed to game 7's. First, the Knicks who punched their ticket to the second round. How they turned their series around against the Hawks. Then, can the Sixers change their history against the Celtics? Can the Magic get off the mat after a massive second half collapse in game 6? The Raptors have forced a game 7 after RJ Barrett's insane game winner. Is this Cavs group due for another collapse? Out West, the guys preview the second round as the Thunder take on the Lakers and the Timberwolves face the Spurs. Are we destined for a Thunder/Spurs WCF? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Rafuse, Justin Cousart

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• Game 7 preview
• Eastern Conference
• Western Conference
• team analysis
• basketball strategy

Keywords

• NBA
• playoffs
• Game 7
• Knicks
• Celtics
• Thunder
• basketball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks, Hawks, Sixers, Celtics, Magic, Raptors, Cavs, Thunder, Lakers, Timberwolves

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