Early Finals Preview + Looking to Game 5 of Western Conference Finals
May 30, 2024
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Jared Weiss, The Athletic's Celtics reporter, joins to discuss Celtics' road to NBA Finals, challenges in playoffs, matchups, Jalen Brown's role, pressure in locker room, and excitement for NBA Finals.
Previewed Celtics' road to NBA Finals and what they need to do for banner No. 18.
Analyzed Western Conference Finals to see if Wolves can force Game 6 or Mavericks face Celtics on June 6th.
Discussed rising trend in coaching salaries across NBA and financial complexities teams face.
Deep dives
Podcast Return and Preview
The podcast Full Time, hosted by Meg Linahan and Tamara Griffin, returns to discuss the latest in women's soccer, focusing on the US women's national team and the biggest stories in the sport.
NBA Playoff Analysis
The podcast delves into the NBA playoffs, dissecting the conference finals matchups and speculating on potential finals reunions, such as a Celtics-Mavericks rematch.
Player Insights and Performances
The episode highlights the performances and growth of key players like Anthony Edwards, Luca Doncic, and Kyrie Irving, while showcasing their skills, shot-making abilities, and impact on their respective teams.
Coaching Economics and Contract Negotiations
Exploring the rising trend in coaching salaries across the NBA, the podcast discusses the financial considerations involved in extending contracts for coaches, including the complexities faced by teams like the Kings and Mike Brown.
Season Recap and Future Expectations
Reviewing the recent season of the Kings and evaluating coaching decisions, the discussion touches on team performance, financial implications, and the potential future outcomes for both the franchise and coaching staff.
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to discuss the Celtics' road to the NBA Finals, and previewing what they need to do to bring home banner No. 18. The guys also look at the Western Conference Finals to see if the Wolves will be able to force a Game 6, or if the Mavericks have a date with the Celtics on June 6th.