Dead End Sports

The NBA conference semifinals are officially set, and it’s time to get our picks on record. In the East: New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers In the West: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves Who wins each series, and in how many games? We break down every matchup and make our official predictions for the second round of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Lakers silenced their critics by defeating the Houston Rockets in six games, despite Kevin Durant missing most of the series. What stood out the most from the Lakers’ first-round win, and do they actually have a chance to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder? Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets were eliminated in surprising fashion by the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. What should Denver do this offseason to bounce back, and how dangerous are the Timberwolves heading into their matchup with the Spurs? We break down both Western Conference storylines and what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs delivered three Game 7 matchups in the Eastern Conference — and now it’s time to talk about the teams going home. The Boston Celtics blew a 3–1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers. Who deserves the blame for the collapse? The Orlando Magic also lost after leading 3–1, with many pointing to another Doc Rivers playoff disaster. And while the Toronto Raptors weren’t expected to advance, they showed enough talent to raise questions about what moves they should make this offseason. We break down all three eliminations, what went wrong, and where these franchises go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down a wild Game 7 weekend and look ahead to the next round of the NBA playoffs. We begin with the Eastern Conference, where the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic both blew 3–1 leads, and the Toronto Raptors were eliminated. We discuss what went wrong for each team and what their offseason priorities should be. We then shift to the Western Conference, where the Lakers defeated the Rockets and the Timberwolves upset the Nuggets. We evaluate what those results mean going forward and whether the Lakers or Timberwolves can continue their runs. Finally, we give our picks for the conference semifinals across both conferences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down the biggest storylines from the NBA playoffs and react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft. We start with early playoff surprises, as the Timberwolves and Magic have taken control of their series against higher-seeded teams. We debate which favorites are in real danger and which teams can recover. We also discuss the Knicks vs Hawks series tied 2–2 heading into a pivotal Game 5, and what to expect moving forward. Finally, we analyze the Lakers’ path with injuries impacting the Rockets and what a second-round appearance would mean for Los Angeles. Topics include: Timberwolves vs Nuggets series outlook Magic vs Pistons reaction Knicks vs Hawks Game 5 prediction Lakers playoff significance NFL Draft winners and losers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we discuss Steph Curry's season, debate Anthony Edwards, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.