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The episode features reactions to the NBA playoff games, including the Rockets' survival against the Lakers and the Pistons' victory over the Magic.

The nerds react to an incredible Wednesday night of NBA playoff action, diving into the Game 5 battle between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Alperen Sengun's Houston Rockets, dissecting how Cade Cunningham's masterclass carried the Detroit Pistons past Paolo Banchero & the Orlando Magic in a do-or-die spot, and breaking down how the Cleveland Cavaliers reclaimed control of their series against the Toronto Raptors. Timestamps 00:00:18 - Rockets-Lakers reaction 00:25:32 - Pistons-Magic reaction 00:56:20 - Cavaliers-Raptors reaction 01:14:01 - Superchats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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