About this episode

Jason McIntyre discusses the Cavaliers' struggles, the Pistons' survival, and previews the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves matchup.

On today’s episode, Jason reacts to the Cavaliers looking completely dead in Game 5 against the Raptors and officially declares that he is OFF the Cavs. He also gives an update on his points pool, which he’s absolutely crushing (because of course the listeners care). Next, Jason looks at the Pistons staying alive with a big win over the Magic to make it 3-2 and wonders if a comeback could be on the horizon. Finally, he previews all of today’s action, including a closer look at the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves matchup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jason McIntyre

Topics covered

• NBA
• Cavaliers
• Pistons
• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
• Game analysis
• Playoffs

Keywords

• Cavaliers
• Pistons
• Nuggets
• Timberwolves
• NBA playoffs
• Game 5
• basketball

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Organizations: Cavaliers, Raptors, Pistons, Magic, Nuggets, Timberwolves

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