Lakers lose Game 5, George Pickens signs franchise tag, Nuggets facing elimination, BUD List

About this episode

The episode discusses the Lakers' loss in Game 5, George Pickens signing his franchise tag, and the Nuggets facing elimination, along with various team expectations and player performances.

(0:00) Lakers lose Game 5, Kevin Durant to miss Game 6, Pistons beat Magic (24:51) George Pickens signs franchise tag, Shedeur vs. Watson QB Battle (40:22) Can the 76ers force a Game 7 vs. the Celtics? (46:15) BUD List (01:07:12) Knicks expectations, Was Jabari Smith right about the Rockets being better than the Lakers? \01:18:35) Will Jokic and the Nuggets survive against the T-Wolves? (01:25:25) Lakers in trouble, Did the Cavaliers impress vs. the Raptors? (01:44:51) Frenemies (01:58:08) Mendoza attitude, Starting to believe in the Cowboys? (02:06:44) Will the Knicks advance tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• Franchise Tag
• Quarterback Battle
• Team Expectations
• Player Performance
• Elimination Games

Keywords

• Lakers
• George Pickens
• Kevin Durant
• NBA
• 76ers
• Celtics
• Knicks
• Jokic
• Cowboys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lakers, Pistons, Magic, 76ers, Celtics, Knicks, Rockets, Cavaliers, Raptors, Cowboys

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