Droppin' Dimes

Doug and Mike recap the weekends NBA games including 3 game 7s, and cold shooting stretches.Then they preview the second round matchups including a look at how the teams fared against each other in the regular season.Finally they discuss and compare the NBA Draft Proposal to the Droppin’ Dimes NBA Draft Proposal from episode 3. Surprisingly similar!@droppin_dimes_guys on Instagramu/Droppin_Dimes_Pod on RedditKeywords:#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #orlandomagic #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #denvernuggets #houstonrockets #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #washingtonwizards #phoenixsuns #okcthunder #podcast #76ers #76ersbasketball #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #atlantahawks #cavs #cavsnation #raptors #torontoraptors #celtics

Introduction and Knicks vs. Hawks Recap (0:01)Philly vs. Boston Analysis (2:45)T-Wolves vs. Nuggets Discussion (10:42)Pistons vs. Magic Insights (23:11)Cavs vs. Raptors Breakdown (35:54)Lakers vs. Rockets Commentary (48:36)Predictions and Closing Remarks (66:19)Predictions for upcoming games and closing remarks from the hosts.Keywords:#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #orlandomagic #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #denvernuggets #houstonrockets #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #washingtonwizards #phoenixsuns #okcthunder #podcast #76ers #76ersbasketball #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #atlantahawks #cavs #cavsnation #raptors #torontoraptors #celtics

A week into the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Doug and Mike break down each series with special attention to Monday nights games.Timeline:Detroit vs. Orlando - 0:37T-Wolves vs. Nuggets - 17:17Lakers' Surprising Lead - 34:43Hawks vs. Knicks - 43:28Cavs vs. Raptors - 51:31Portland vs. Spurs - 60:24Suns vs. Thunder - 64:39Celtics vs. 76ers - 61:38Lefty Lean In Segment - 70:08Rookie of the Year Discussion - 76:08Keywords:#jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #orlandomagic #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #denvernuggets #houstonrockets #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #washingtonwizards #phoenixsuns #okcthunder #podcast #76ers #76ersbasketball #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #atlantahawks #cavs #cavsnation #raptors #torontoraptors #celtics

MIchael brings on special guests, the Brothers Rosaen from the Brosaen Pistons Podcast to discuss the Pistons/Magic series and do a deep dive on the Pistons reasons for success, prospects for the playoffs, and a discussion of their individual players.Then Michael lays out his idea for NBA Draft Reform to all but eliminate tanking but still support competitive balance.Chapters00:00 Pistons/Magic Game 2 and series06:41 Cade Cunningham's Role and Impact25:23 Playoff Expectations37:15 Player Evaluation and Team Dynamics44:16 Assessing Core Players53:00 The Future of Key Players01:07:19 The NBA Tanking Problem01:15:29 Proposal for NBA Draft Reform

It's the First weekend of the NBA Playoffs! Like Christmas in April. Check out the pod for our thoughts on the first games in each series.But first, Michael and Doug recap the brutal Hornets loss to the Magic.

Mike and Doug recap the Hornets Victory and all the other NBA play-in games, before Doug goes deep on the Hornets and the reasons for their success and growth this year. They also make 2-7 series predictions and 8th seed picks. Finally they close out the pod with their 2025-2026 NBA Awards picks.

It's the Droppin' Dimes inaugral episode, just in time for the start of the NBA postseason! Douglas Blake joins Michael to talk all about our predictions for every NBA playoff series including the play-ins. Are the Hornets hot enough to make the playoffs? The East is wide open, who will emerge? Who can beat OKC in the west? Find out our picks and laugh along at our anecdotes from years of watching the NBA.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts05:25 Play-In Matchups Overview12:30 Hornets vs. Magic Predictions16:49 Warriors vs. Clippers Analysis20:59 Analyzing the Knicks vs. Hawks Matchup28:29 Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: A Battle of Strengths34:30 Lakers vs. Rockets: The Impact of Injuries39:08 Analyzing the Rockets' Roster45:36 Finals Predictions and Team Analysis