About this episode

The hosts discuss the recent NBA playoff games, focusing on the Pistons' win and the Thunder's survival against the Suns, along with their insights on the playoffs.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here right after the Wednesday night playoff games to first react to the Pistons' bounceback win in Game 2 over the Magic, and then the Thunder surviving a late push from the Suns to go up 2-0. Then, they each talk about something they think they know about these playoffs.(00:00) Intro (3:35) Fan Duel ad break (4:12) Pistons-Magic (21:37) Thunder-Suns (37:40) Fan Duel ad break (39:07) Amazon Prime ad break (39:37) What they think they know about these playoffs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Isaiah BlakelyThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• Pistons
• Thunder
• Game Analysis
• Basketball Insights

Keywords

• NBA
• Pistons
• Thunder
• Playoffs
• Basketball
• Game Analysis
• Suns
• Magic

Sponsors

Fan Duel, Amazon Prime

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Organizations: The Ringer

Places: Detroit, Magic, Thunder, Suns

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