NBA PLAYOFF REACTION: Knicks & Nuggets CHOKE, LeBron & Lakers CAPITALIZE | Nick Wright

About this episode

Nick Wright recaps the opening games of the NBA Playoffs and discusses the implications for the Lakers and upcoming NFL Draft.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright recaps the opening games from the NBA Playoffs, starting with Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks blowing a late lead against CJ McCollum and the Atlanta Hawks as well as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets falling to Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, Nick debates what LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' chances are against the Houston Rockets given Kevin Durant’s injuries and Luka Doncic returning to practice. After, Nick discusses the upcoming NFL Draft and the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Nick Wright

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• LeBron James
• NFL Draft
• New York Knicks
• Denver Nuggets
• Cincinnati Bengals

Keywords

• NBA Playoffs
• LeBron James
• New York Knicks
• Denver Nuggets
• NFL Draft
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Kevin Durant
• Luka Doncic

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Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Cincinnati Bengals

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