#374: Round 1 insanity, Round 2 previews + Playoff themes
From Thinking Basketball by Thinking Basketball
May 5, 2026 · 1h 21m
About this episode
The episode discusses significant comebacks in the NBA playoffs and previews upcoming matchups while highlighting key themes.
The Lakers and the 76ers pull off massive comebacks. Joel Embiid and Paul George are back! The Pistons hold Orlando to 19 points in a half. Plus, Wolves-Spurs, Knicks-Philadelphia, Pistons-Cavs and themes from the playoff so far. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
People in this episode
Host: Thinking Basketball
Topics covered
- NBA playoffs
- comebacks
- team performances
- player returns
- game analysis
Keywords
- NBA
- playoffs
- comebacks
- Joel Embiid
- Paul George
- Pistons
- Lakers
- 76ers
- game analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lakers, 76ers, Pistons, Orlando, Wolves, Spurs, Knicks, Philadelphia, Cavs
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