Play-In Tournament, Round 1 Previews + Fantasy Parting Thoughts

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha put a bow on the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season before digging in on the Play-In Tournament, as well as the four Round 1 series that are already locked in. The guys discuss: Bucks-Pacers and how much danger Milwaukee is in; Cleveland maneuvering its way to a 4-5 matchup against Orlando; Boston's path through the East; Mavs-Clippers; Timberwolves as an underdog against the Suns; the Lakers' potential matchup with Denver; End of the road for Golden State?; East Play-In scenarios.0:00: Intro2:00: Is this the first satisfying NBA season since COVID?4:00: What to do with veterans with injury histories next season7:30: Drafting LaMelo Ball next season?9:35: Bucks-Pacers preview16:30: Cleveland-Orlando + Any issue with Cleveland throwing Sunday's game?19:35: If Bucks advance, who should they want to face in Round 2?25:20: Clippers-Mavericks preview32:15: Timberwolves-Suns preview38:15: Game 1 opening lines (Cavs -4.5; Wolves -1.5; Bucks -2.0; Clippers -2.0)39:40: West Play-In Preview42:10: Is there an argument for the Lakers aiming to get the 8 seed?48:20: East Play-In Preview51:20: Potential matchups in the East; who should Boston prefer to face? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.