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Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 37min

Giannis Drops 50 Points and the Bucks are NBA Champions

Verno and KOC start by breaking down Giannis' historic Game 6 (0:51) and everything else that helped push the Bucks past the Suns in the Finals (9:40). They also discuss what went wrong for the Suns (40:00) and which teams are built to slow down Giannis (46:30). Finally, they prepare for the offseason by talking a little bit of Damian Lillard (57:30), Ben Simmons (1:01:50), and the NBA Draft (1:07:30).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 4min

The Bucks' Adjustments, Kawhi Leonard Speculation, and Late First-Round Sleepers

KOC and Verno start by discussing the adjustments the Bucks have made to tie the series (1:25). Then they discuss why they think Giannis doesn't appear to get the same hype from his peers that other players get (23:30). Then they talk about Kawhi Leonard's future with Clippers after his knee injury and rumored unhappy experience with the Clippers medical staff (42:18). They wrap up by talking about a couple of potential late first-round prospects in Ayo Dosunmu and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (49:10).Check out The Ringer's NBA Draft Guide.Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 17min

The Clippers’ Future Is Uncertain After Kawhi Leonard Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Partial ACL Tear. Plus: Team USA Struggles and the 76ers Make Ben Simmons Available.

Chris and Kevin kick off the episode talking about Kawhi Leonard’s recently reported ACL repair surgery and what that means for him and for the Clippers’ next season (0:40). They talk a little bit about what they’ve taken away from the first three games of the NBA Finals and what they expect from Game 4 (20:28). Then they hit on Team USA’s losses in the exhibition games prior to the Olympics (37:23), the 76ers opening up trade talks for Ben Simmons (49:02), and some of Kevin’s draft thoughts from the past couple of weeks (55:30).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 10min

The Suns Take Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Chris and Kevin get together right after Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns going up 2-0 over the Bucks (0:40). Then they talk about Adam Silver saying that the play-in tournament will stick around next year (40:58), his comments on player injuries this season (45:20), the front-runner for the Orlando Magic head coaching job, Jamahl Mosley (51:54), and Chris’s new favorite player in the draft, Moses Moody (55:22).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 9min

Giannis Plays but the Suns Take Game 1 of the Finals. Plus: Looking Forward to the Rest of the Series

Immediately following Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Verno and KOC discuss Chris Paul taking over and pushing the Suns to a Game 1 win over the Bucks (2:18), how well Giannis played despite his injury (14:10), and how will the Bucks adjust for the rest of the series (24:15)?Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 24min

The Bucks Win Game 5 Without Giannis. Plus: Chris Paul and the Suns are Headed to the Finals

Late Thursday night, Verno and KOC talk about the Bucks winning Game 5 without Giannis (1:30), the Suns making it to the NBA Finals and what it means for Chris Paul (19:56), and the state of the Clippers (49:30). Plus, what's next for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (54:42)?Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 12min

Hawks Take Game 4 and Giannis Gets Hurt. Plus: Chauncey Billups Controversy and Combine Talk

Verno and KOC react to the Hawks' Game 4 win and Giannis' injury (0:43), the Clippers impressive Game 5 win over the Suns (13:45), and the controversy surrounding Portland's hiring of Chauncey Billups (40:30). Then they discuss some of the standouts from the NBA Draft Combine (1:00:35).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 14min

Clippers Cut the Series Deficit in Half with Game 3 Win. Plus: Trae Young Scores 48 in Game 1 and New NBA Coaching Hires.

Late Thursday night, Verno and KOC get into the Clippers Game 3 win over the Suns and how big of a role injuries played (1:04), then give Trae Young the credit he deserves for his Game 1 performance (25:53), and finally they discuss the new coaching hires in the NBA (51:59).Hosts Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2021 • 1h 15min

The Suns Win a Crazy Game 2 Over the Clippers. Plus: Eastern Conference Finals Preview and Draft Lottery Recap

Immediately following the Suns Game 2 win over the Clippers, Verno and KOC discuss the crazy final 2 minutes, plus Deandre Ayton and Cam Payne's big night (1:10). Then they talk about what's next for Ben Simmons and the Sixers (23:06) before previewing the Eastern Conference Finals (37:55). Finally, they recap the results of the Draft Lottery and discuss possible draft scenarios (48:13).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 25min

The Bucks Force a Game 7. Plus: The Sixers Blow a 26-Point Lead and Major Coaching Changes

Verno and KOC discuss Game 6 of the Bucks and Nets series and look forward to Game 7 (1:07), the Sixers blowing a 26 point lead to the Hawks (11:12) and Paul George stepping up for the Clippers (37:32). Then they get into the latest NBA news with Chris Paul potentially missing games (53:07), Rick Carlisle’s resignation (54:57), the Pelicans firing Stan Van Gundy (1:07:27) and the Wizards parting ways with Scott Brooks (1:16:47).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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