First Round Playoff Predictions, Avdija Masterclass, Magic Exposed & Dexter Lawrence Trades⎢Ep. 569

In Episode 569 we discuss the NBA play-in games, starting with Deni Avdija's postseason debut vs Phoenix, the Orlando Magic exposed and the Warriors' impressive showing. We predict every series of the first round and conclude by discussing Dexter Lawrence's recent trade request.Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastRSVP by dming Blue 42 on Instagram (if you have a party of 5 or more): https://www.instagram.com/blue42bar/?hl=enTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Play-In Reactions 2:452.) Deni Avdija 3:243.) Play-In Predictions 6:144.) Blazers Suns Reaction 7:31 5.) Is DBook Regressing? 14:216.) Warriors Clippers Reaction 26:507.) Deni or DBook 31:278.) Devin Booker vs Elite Guards 37:009.) Lamelo Ball 38:3810.) 2020 NBA Draft 39:5711.) WILD Hornets Heat Play-In Reaction 41:1312.) Heat Future Direction 52:5213.) Orlando Magic Exposed 53:5314.) Rank the Three: Deni, Jalen & Paolo 1:06:1915.) Paolo: Poor Man’s Zion? 1:10:3016.) How Can Orlando Improve From Here? 1:12:0017.) Eastern Conference Predictions 1:13:3818.) Pistons vs Hornets / Magic 1:14:03 19.) Celtics vs 76ers 1:17:0920.) Knicks vs Hawks 1:20:4321.) Cavaliers vs Raptors 1:30:3722.) OKC vs Golden State / Phoenix 1:36:4823.) Spurs vs Blazers 1:39:3624.) Nuggets vs Wolves 1:44:4525.) Lakers Rockets 1:54:5826.) Drew and JC Bet on a 🧹 2:08:24 27.) Luka and Cade Award Eligibility 2:12:5028.) Dexter Lawrence Trade Request 2:13:47