The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a game of the year candidate as the two best teams in the NBA met for the first time. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht discuss Cleveland’s gameplan, what went wrong for the Thunder, and who has the clearest path to the Finals. Then, Es and Dave take a look at how Giannis manhandled Victor Wembanyama, the Bucks lineup change, and Paolo Banchero’s upcoming return.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni & Andrew Schlecht
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Thunder v Cavs: Game of the Year
01:52 - Cavs pass their last test
03:13 - How the Cavs guarded Shai
05:56 - Evan Mobley raises the ceiling
06:56 - Thunder still missing players
09:56 - Stats looking good for Cavs, but who makes the finals?
13:22 - Giannis wins head to head with Wemby
15:55- How the Bucks stifled Wemby
17:13 - Chris Middleton strong off the bench
18:44 - Paolo Banchero nearing return for Magic
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