The NBA playoffs are upon us! Join us this week as we chat about shooting some hoops and enjoy the fun of an NBA game. This week on ICRT Break Down, DJ Ron Stuart stops by to explain the playoffs to ICRT News Anchors Jane Lee, Hope Ngo and Tim Berge.
Together they’ll make a slam dunk as they delve into what makes an NBA game so exciting, and avoid getting themselves sidelined. ICRT Break Down is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news.
So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!
美國職籃季後賽來了! 歡迎大家收聽「新聞說分明」本集有關美國職籃的聊天。
熟稔美國職籃的DJ Ron Stuart 來到節目，跟新聞部主播Jane Lee, Hope Ngo以及Tim Berge大談季後賽的種種，讓球迷難忘的灌籃和傑出的球員。
台北國際社區電台的「新聞說分明」是個輕鬆好玩的播客節目，聽眾娛樂之餘也順便累積英文字彙，並且增加對常用新聞詞彙的了解。所以囉，端一杯好茶或是濃郁咖啡，舒舒服服坐下來開始聽吧!

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【NBA Playoffs -- Vocabulary】
★playoffs 季後賽
The Warriors beat the Grizzlies 134-95, becoming the first team to grab 70 rebounds in a playoff game.
勇士隊134比95擊敗灰熊隊，成為季後賽中第一場搶到70個籃板球的球隊。

★best-of-seven 七戰四勝，美國職籃到季後賽時是七戰四勝淘汰賽。

★free throw 罰球
Antetokounmpo made both free throws to start an 8-0 run that got the Bucks back into the game.
公鹿隊的球員兩罰都投進，接著又進球，總共8分，讓公鹿隊有戲可唱。

★offense 進攻
The Utah Jazz had the best offense in NBA in 2022.
猶他爵士隊是美國職籃例行賽最佳進攻隊伍。

★defense 防守
The Lakers are the best defense in the league, allowing just 105 points per game this season.
洛杉磯湖人隊是去年西區聯盟最佳防守球隊，平均每場球賽只讓對方獲得105分。

★slam dunk 灌籃
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin claimed the 2022 crown for the slam dunk competition.
紐約尼克隊前鋒Toppin 贏得2022年灌籃大賽冠軍。
★instant replay 立即重播
ABC showed the instant replay, and the outcome of the play was obvious: the ball went off the Grizzlies.
ABC電視台播放立即回看，那一球結果就很明顯了，球是灰熊隊弄出界的，(所以球應該給勇士隊)。

★referee 裁判
Before transitioning into TV, Stave Javie spent 25 years as one of the most respected NBA referees. 賈維進入電視界之前，有長達25年的時間是美國職籃最受尊敬的裁判之一。
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