Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

Playoffs Week 4: The CRUCIBLE 2024

May 16, 2024

Nate and John discuss top playoff teams, Cavs players' future, Jalen Brunson's performance, coaching evaluations, and the debate around drafting Bronny James. Exclusive episodes available on Dunc'd On Prime with Nate & Danny, plus insights from John Hollinger & Nate. Subscribe on YouTube for more highlights!

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Quick takeaways

Adapting to playoff defenses is crucial for teams like Oklahoma City struggling offensively.

Strategic coaching adjustments, like utilizing different players, can impact game outcomes significantly.

Defensive focus on limiting inside penetration and perimeter threats can improve overall performance for teams.

Deep dives

Effective Defensive Adjustments by Dallas

Dallas has effectively adjusted their defense to limit Oklahoma City's offense since Game 1. Despite Shay's efficiency, the overall offensive struggles have been evident. Dallas has contained the rim well, forcing tough shots from mid-range. The challenge for Oklahoma City lies in adapting to the defensive strategy deployed by Dallas, as playoff inexperience plays a significant role in their offensive difficulties.

Introduction

2min

Injuries, Playoff Strategies, and Coaching Decisions

8min

Team Performance Analysis and Coaching Evaluation

5min

Analyzing Coaching Changes and Player Decisions

16min

Analyzing Defensive Strategy and Offensive Challenges in the Playoff Series

4min

Defensive Struggles and Strategic Adjustments

10min

Playoffs Player Performance and Rookie Impact

3min

Exploring Starters for Oklahoma City Thunder

15min

Exploring a Player's Draft Prospects and Potential

3min

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:

The best team so far?
Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year?
Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?
The coaching performances
The playoff crucible
Who withstood?
Who is ash?
Whether drafting Bronny James on his own merits would be as absurd as some are making it out to be

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Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

Playoffs Week 4: The CRUCIBLE 2024

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Effective Defensive Adjustments by Dallas

Denver's Strategic Rotational Adjustments

Defensive Strategy Refocus for Minnesota

Analyzing Defensive Challenges Against Jalen Brunson

Evaluation of NBA Players' Performances and Crucible Moments

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