Rising Stars: The Thrill of the NBA Finals

Fresh off of minimal sleep and deadlines to meet, Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of 'Real Ones' from their hotel rooms in Oklahoma City. OKC’s All-Star forward Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points, helping OKC to a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. What was the environment like at Paycom Center witnessing that performance? Who’s currently in the lead for Finals MVP? Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton seemed to be hobbled after suffering an injury early in the game. If Haliburton isn’t 100 percent healthy, do the Pacers have a shot with their backs against the wall? Plus, the Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and numerous picks. What’s the fallout in this trade for both teams and the larger picture for the NBA as a whole?

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Producers: Clifford Augustin and Victoria Valencia

(0:00): Intro w/ Logan Murdock

(1:05): State Farm Ad Break

(4:12): Jalen Williams discussion

(13:22): Finals MVP talk

(34:21): Haliburton Injury

(40:58): Pacers vs.Thunder defense

(48:55): Desmond Bane Trade

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