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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

NBA Playoff Action: Hawks, Timberwolves Take 2-1 Lead + NFL Draft Talk

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round one of the NFL Drfaft and last night's NBA Playoff games.  Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft featured a mix of expected picks and a few surprises at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, followed by edge rusher David Bailey going to the New York Jets and running back Jeremiyah Love landing with the Arizona Cardinals. There were also some unexpected developments, including the Los Angeles Rams taking quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 despite already having Matthew Stafford, suggesting a focus on the future at the position. Teams like the Chiefs and Cowboys made aggressive trades to move up the board, while others such as the Buffalo Bills opted to trade out of the first round entirely to accumulate more picks. The Alabama Crimson Tide had a lighter presence in the early rounds than usual in this year's NFL Draft, with more mid-round and developmental prospects rather than the high volume of first-round picks they’ve typically produced in recent years. Ty Simpson went 13th. Is this surprising? The Atlanta Hawks edged the New York Knicks 109-108 in Game 3 last night, with CJ McCollum hitting a clutch go-ahead jumper in the final seconds. The Knicks had briefly taken the lead late but couldn’t get a final shot off after a costly turnover. The win gives the Hawks a 2-1 series lead. Do you have faith in the Knicks? The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Denver Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 last night, using a strong defensive performance to control the game from start to finish. Nikola Jokić still put up solid numbers, but struggled with efficiency, while Minnesota’s balanced effort and defense overwhelmed Denver. The win gives the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead. Can Denver bounce back?

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