The chapter provides a detailed analysis of the Mavs-Thunder series, praising the Mavericks for their impressive defensive performance that has limited the Thunder's offensive options. It highlights the strategic defensive strategies, rotations, and overall teamwork displayed by the Mavericks under coach Jason Kidd. The chapter discusses the potential for the Mavericks to reach the conference finals with their strong defensive foundation despite significant team turnover.
Zach and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic talk all things Wolves-Nuggets and preview Game 7. Then (38:47) Zach discusses the Boston Celtics soft path to the conference finals and the perception Boston isn't playing well enough to win the title -- and whether anything short of that is a failure. Then (54:09) Zach welcomes in ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss Mavs-Thunder, how the Mavs trades worked out, whether OKC blew it at the trade deadline, and much more.
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