Best Playmakerz Blog Podcasts (2025)

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Final Episode: NBA Free Agency 32:14

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3y ago32:14

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The Final Episode of Hoops Talk comes with NBA Free Agency. Max contracts for superstars across the league including Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, and Zion Williamson. Jalen Brunson gets a huge deal to head to NYC. Surprising trade involving Malcolm Brodgon, Rudy Gobert, and Dejounte Murray. The Playmaker talks everything free agency on this 4th of July…

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Warriors One Game Away from Another Title 16:26

3+ y ago16:26

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The Golden State Warriors are one win away from championship number four in eight years after taking the 3-2 lead last night. Game 5 wasn't a Chef kind of night for Steph, but backup came to the rescue in one Andrew Wiggins. The Playmaker, recaps Game 5 in San Francisco and previews Game 6 in Boston as the Warriors look to close out the Finals. Sub…

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The 43-Piece Dish Served as The Finals are Tied 2-2 27:07

3+ y ago27:07

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Well, the NBA Finals are tied after 4 games with the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors splitting Game 3 & 4 in Beantown. The Big 3 of the Celtics led the charge in Game 3 to go up 2-1. However, The Chef was ready served the big deep dish in Game 4 to knot the series up at 2. Now we are in the Best 2 out of 3 series for the Larry O'Brien Trop…

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1-1 Series as The Finals Shifts to Boston and TD Garden 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

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We have a 1-1 NBA Finals series so far. The Celtics and Warriors split Games 1 & 2 in San Francisco. Hats off to the Chef and the Poole Party in Game 2. Now the series shifts to the Green City and TD Garden for Games 3 & 4. The Playmaker, recaps Game 1 & 2 from San Francisco and previews Games 3 & 4 in Boston as the Finals continue tomorrow night. …

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NBA Finals Preview 18:50

3+ y ago18:50

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The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow in San Francisco as the Boston Celtics will take on the Golden State Warriors. The 75th Anniversary of the NBA is down to its Final Series. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown vs. The Splash Brothers. Ime Udoka vs. Steve Kerr. First Time Experience vs. Championship Pedigree. The Playmaker talk keys matchups in the Finals a…

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No Sweeping out West and Best 2 out of 3 in the East 24:43

3+ y ago24:43

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Well, there will be no sweeping in the West as the Dallas Mavericks avoid the humiliation in Game 4 at home. Now the West Finals head back to the Bay Area. In the East, it's the best 2 out of 3 between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. All four game in the East Finals have been blowouts but now who wants it more. Our thoughts and prayers goes …

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Warriors Double Up; Boston-Miami Even Up 19:00

3+ y ago19:00

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Four games into the Conference Finals and things are getting intense. The Golden State Warriors play vintage ball in the 2nd half in taking the 2-0 lead and defend homecourt in the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks has questions to answer as the series shifts to Dallas, Texas. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics are h…

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The Champs Dethroned, Suns Embarrassed, and Conference Finals Preview 32:43

3+ y ago32:43

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Well, the Conference Finals are set, and last season's Finals have been eliminated. The Champs took one on the chin in 2nd half due to a breakout performance from an unlikely person in Boston. For the Suns, Luka and the Mavs walked into Phoenix and completely embarrassed CP3 and company in front of the Suns' faith of epic proportion. The Playmaker …

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Scorching Conference Semifinals 29:59

3+ y ago29:59

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The heat in the playoffs have turned up to another level. Speaking of heat, the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns were scorching hot last night to take the pivotal 3-2 leads. Milwaukee and Boston will have their Game 5 tonight in Boston while the Grizzlies received bad news on Ja Morant but have to focus Game 5 elimination game tonight. The Playmaker ope…

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Let's Talk Conference Semifinals 27:52

3+ y ago27:52

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The conference semifinals are shifting sites. Top seeds Miami and Phoenix dominated at home for 2-0 leads now want to take that dominance on the road to Philadelphia and Dallas. Milwaukee and Golden State are feeling good as they're heading home with splits on the road in Boston and Memphis. Injuries to Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart looming large fo…

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Conference Semifinals Preview and Kyrie Twitter Fest 30:18

3+ y ago30:18

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Seven series in the first round were clinched this week including a sweep in Brooklyn and the Bucks are set for a collision course with the Celtics. The Big Three of the 76ers put an examination point in Toronto and now South Beach awaits. Luka Doncic and the Mavs doing something they haven't done since 2011 and Chris Paul added perfection in New O…

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NBA Playoffs Continues to Get Compelling 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

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NBA Playoffs continue to get compelling as the three series in West are tied at 2-2 including the best two teams in the NBA. The Raptors and Nuggets said no to being swept at home but have to go on the road to survive the inevitable. Miami and Milwaukee displayed their dominance on the road in East. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins recaps the weeken…

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Playoff Chaos in the NBA 30:25

3+ y ago30:25

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Let the chaos ensue in the NBA Playoffs. Injuries to Devin Booker and Khris Middleton have flipped their series around as the Pelicans and Bulls tied the series heading home. Speaking of injuries, Luka Doncic hasn't played one second of these playoffs and the Dallas Mavericks are up 2-1 on the Utah Jazz. Golden State took Denver's best shot and sti…

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NBA Playoffs off to Extreme Force 28:11

3+ y ago28:11

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The NBA Playoffs is off to an extremely fire start. An Antman brought the Wolves into Grizzlies Country and took Game 1. Philly is on the Maxey train against the Raptors. Poole parties all over the Bay Area while the Nuggets are sinking in the Gold Rush. Tatum 1up Irving in Game 1. Phoenix and Miami are the class of the NBA and there's the Jazz-Mav…

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Play-In Tournament Preview 14:22

3+ y ago14:22

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The regular season is officially over and now we are in the Play-In stage in the NBA. Eight teams fighting for four spots to be in the NBA Playoffs. Tuesday night will be Cleveland at Brooklyn and LA Clippers at Minnesota for the right to clinch the seventh seed in both conferences. Wednesday night will be Charlotte at Atlanta and San Antoino at Ne…

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Going to the Post Season or NOT!!!! 25:34

3+ y ago25:34

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The Post Season in the NBA is set as seeding is the only thing to determine. With that being said, there are two teams that won't be participating in post season play. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins will discuss why these teams are big disappointments. The Playmaker will also give his MVP and Coach of the Year. Subscribe follow, like the podcast o…

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National Championship Talk 20:29

3+ y ago20:29

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A National Champion will be crowned tonight as the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the Finals. The Tar Heels are coming off ending the legendary career of Coach K in the Final Four. The Jayhawks are coming off dominating the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four. Two Blue Blood programs, only one can be called CHAMPION. The P…

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Final Four Talk with The Queen of Hoops 41:33

3+ y ago41:33

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We are down to the Final Four in both the men and women's NCAA Tournament. Minneapolis will be seeing red while a monster in blue is lurking in Twin Cities. South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, and UConn for the crown as best. For the men, New Orleans is Blue Blood city. Coach K's final dance reaches NOLA with Duke, but Carolina Blue feeling the j…

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NCAA Tournament: Women's First Weekend Madness 48:01

3+ y ago48:01

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The Women's NCAA Tournament is through the first weekend and MADNESS was all over it. Eight upsets took place. Princeton starting the upset blaze off, but South Dakota is becoming the Cinderella story in the ladies' tournament. Notre Dame had a performance for a long time. The Playmaker recaps the crazy, insane, MADNESS weekend of the NCAA Tourname…

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NCAA Tournament: First Weekend Madness 41:38

3+ y ago41:38

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The Men's NCAA Tournament is through the first weekend and MADNESS was all over it. 12 upsets, yes 12 upsets took place. Richmond starting the upset blaze off but Saint Peter's becoming the Cinderella story like Oral Roberts last season. The Playmaker recaps the crazy, insane, MADNESS weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Download the RaveOn Sports App o…

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March Madness: Women's Round of 64 Bracket Picks 38:45

3+ y ago38:45

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The Women's NCAA Tournament tipped off yesterday with the First Four games which will conclude tonight. Friday begins the Round of 64 for March Madness. In this episode, The Playmaker goes each matchup in the first round and pick his winners and yes there are some upsets coming. For The Playmaker's Complete Bracket on ESPN Tournament Challenge Join…

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March Madness: Men's Round of 64 Bracket Picks 46:11

3+ y ago46:11

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The Men's NCAA Tournament tipped off yesterday with the First Four games which will conclude tonight. Thursday begins the Round of 64 for March Madness. In this episode, The Playmaker goes each matchup in the first round and pick his winners and yes there are some upsets coming. For The Playmaker's Complete Bracket on ESPN Tournament Challenge Join…

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Feeling the Scoring Madness (NBA Talk) 25:02

3+ y ago25:02

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There is a scoring madness going on the NBA. LeBron James, Karl-Anthony Town, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving making scoring look so easy. 50 piece here. 60 piece there. 10,000 career assist mark for LeBron James and it didn't matter because the Lakers are terrible and the New York Knicks. The Playmaker has a bone to pick with the NBA. Subscribe follow,…

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The Madness Commences 33:06

3+ y ago33:06

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Oh, March is in the air and Spring is around the corner. The weekend of basketball was filled with madness both professionally and collegiately. Two 50-points performances, a 40-point performance and a 40-point triple-double in an overtime comeback all took in the NBA this weekend along with upset in Texas. But when you talk madness, college ball c…

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Early Madness to End February Going into March 34:26

3+ y ago34:26

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As today is the last day of the 2nd month of the year, the madness in basketball got an early start. A week in after the All-Star break and the NBA action is picking up including the two teams in the league losing home games over the weekend. The World Champs losing another again big-time game at home while the Lakers are becoming an embarrassment …

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from All-Star Weekend and College Basketball 43:42

3+ y ago43:42

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This past weekend in basketball provided some good things some bad things, and some awful things. All-Star Weekend had some changes to several events that were good, but the slam dunk wasn't one of those unfortunately. The All-Star game itself provided an interesting game as it had doing for a few years now. The Akon boys stole the show especially …

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NCAA Basketball Thrillers & Bubble Talk 26:51

3+ y ago26:51

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College basketball had some thrilling games yesterday including a couple of upsets. The 16th ranked Volunteers looked to payback the 4th ranked Wildcats in SEC play. Wake Forest walked into Cameron Indoor for fight with 9th ranked Blue Devils. First look at ESPN's Joe Lunardi's Bracketology Bubble Teams. If you love Daily Fantasy and Sport Booking …

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The NBA Trade Crisis and Shenanigans 31:28

3+ y ago31:28

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The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. Tuesday, CJ McCollum and Domantas Sabonis trade. Wednesday saw Joe Ingles surprisingly traded. Then Thursday happened. James Harden to Philly and Ben Simmons to Brooklyn. The Playmaker is here to discuss all of the trades that taken place in the NBA. If you love Daily Fantasy and Sport Booking, then SuperDr…

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Don't Forget The Clippers??? Dueling 40's in CHI-Town and Rumors around the East Contenders 31:08

3+ y ago31:08

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Last night in the NBA saw great basketball including dueling 40-point performances in Chicago that hasn't happened since 1988. The Clippers made an excellent trade over the weekend that could turn the tide. Caris LaVert is out of Indiana and could possibly help his new team more. Key games to watch through Wednesday. Join SuperDraft Pro: https://su…

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No King in Philly, Splash Brothers come alive, and NBA All-Star Starters Announced 16:57

3+ y ago16:57

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No King James in Philly as the Los Angeles Lakers faced Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Splash Brothers come alive in Golden State as the Warriors went up against the surprising Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA All-Star Starters were announced last night with King James and Kevin Durant being voted as captains for the second consecutive …

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Most Disappointing NBA Team 27:51

3+ y ago27:51

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Halfway through the NBA season and there are some surprising teams and disappointing teams this season. The Playmaker posted that a certain team was the most disappointing team in the NBA and ended up causing a blow back on social media. Now this episode is center around the topic of "Most Disappointing" Team this season with votes from social medi…

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Hoops Talk S3, EP.5: MLK Weekend Recap 26:01

3+ y ago26:01

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Martin Luther King Weekend has come and gone. This weekend of basketball was filled with excellent play, interesting games, and upsets in both the NBA and College. The men and women colligate hoops this weekend was incredible. One state show 5 upsets take place and 4 of them by one school. Join SuperDraft Pro: https://superdraftpro.com/d20playmaker…

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Hoops Talk S3, EP.4: NBA Recap/College Hoops Take 37:34

3+ y ago37:34

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The National Championship was a good one last night, but the NBA had some surprising games last night. Kyrie Irving next game was against a depleted Blazers team. The Hornets played hosted to the World Champs and more. For the first in season 3 of Hoops Talk, College Ball makes the show. Baylor is one of two teams undefeated but as dominate as last…

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Hoops Talk S3, EP.3: NBA Talk 19:58

3+ y ago19:58

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It's the first episode of the New Year for Hoops Talk. Episode 3 of Season 3 will be featured around the NBA. The first opportunity to gives flowers to Stephen Curry as the greatest shooter ever how he ended 2021. The Warriors are tops in the NBA currently and the West is top heavy as of now with Phoenix and Utah right there. Memphis is making nois…

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Hoops Talk: NBA Early Season Talk 20:36

4y ago20:36

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A week and half into the 75th Anniversary Season of the NBA. The LA teams are struggling early including losing a 26-point lead to a winless team. Chicago, Charlotte, Washington, and New York has off to great starts to the season in the East while Boston and Brooklyn looking to right the ship early. Great weekend slate of basketball this Halloween …

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Hoops Talk Season 3: NBA 75th Season Begins 29:44

4y ago29:44

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The Playmakerz Blog Podcast: Hoops Talks return for Season 3 and season 3 is the NBA's 75th season. The NBA begins today and it is a good feeling this year. The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins will talk about the situation surrounding Kyrie Irving and playing this season or lack there of as well as Ben Simmons in Philadelphia drama. The Brooklyn Nets an…

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Hoops Talk EP.42: Olympic Basketball and NBA Free Agency 24:08

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We have hit the knockout stage in Olympic Basketball. The Women will get started on Wednesday Morning as the ladies will face Australia in the Quarterfinals 12:40AM EST. The men's team played their Quarterfinals matchup earlier this morning against World rival Spain. A strong 2nd Half led by Kevin Durant pushed Team USA into the Semifinals on Thurs…

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Hoops Talk EP.41: USA Basketball Tokyo Olympics 15:50

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USA Basketball is still in the Preliminary Round for both men's and women's. The men's team are now 1-1 after a dominating performance versus Iran early in the morning. A much-needed and performance for the men led by Damian Lillard. The ladies are one game in their run for a 7th consecutive gold medal, defeating Nigeria on yesterday morning. A'Ja …

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Hoops Talk EP.40: NBA Champion Crowned; Now on to Tokyo 21:58

4y ago21:58

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A NBA Champion has been crowned. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 NBA Champions. Finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on his best performance on the biggest game in Bucks' history. Dropping FIFTY POINTS to close out the Phoenix Suns in Game 6, to bring the city of Milwaukee another championship since 1971, FIFTY YEARS AGO. With the NBA…

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Hoops Talk EP.39: NBA Finals Game 4 Preview and USA Basketball 24:28

4y ago24:28

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The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Winning 120-100 over the Phoenix Suns cut the series deficit to 2-1 Phoenix. Giannis put himself in rare company by going for another 40-pt double-double in the Finals. Holiday came through to provide help for Giannis. Devin Booker for the Suns had his worst game of these playof…

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Hoops Talk EP.38: NBA Finals Game 2 Preview 17:45

4y ago17:45

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Game 1 of the NBA Finals went to the home team, Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul was great, Devin Booker was good, and Deandre Ayton dominated inside. Giannis played great in return from injury, but the others failed to step up despite Khris Middleton scoring 29 points which came mostly in the 2nd half. Adjustments is a must for Mike Budenholzer and the Mi…

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Hoops Talk EP.37: NBA Finals Preview 24:12

4y ago24:12

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The NBA Finals are set to be tonight. 9pm EST exclusively on ABC. The Milwaukee Bucks out of the East against the Phoenix Suns out of the West. The Bucks haven't been this far since 1974 (last time they won the championship). The Suns haven't to the Finals since 1993. Chris Paul finally in the Finals in 16 years. Giannis health is in question for G…

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Hoops Talk EP.36: One Half is set for the NBA Finals 15:08

4y ago15:08

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One half of the NBA Finals was determined last night. Congratulations to the Western Conference Champions, The Phoenix Suns. Finishing off the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6. The first Finals appearance since 1993. The Eastern Conference Finals is tied 2-2 going into Game 5 tonight. No Giannis Antetokoumnpo for the Milwaukee Bucks with the hyperext…

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Hoops Talk EP.35: Conference Finals Talk 2 23:54

4y ago23:54

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The Western Conference could be on the verge of ending tonight. The Phoenix Suns are one win away from the NBA Finals. Despite, the play of the Suns, it's the Clippers fault for the Suns to be where they are up 3-1 with Game 5 in Phoenix. Paul George struggles in the big moments has Chris Paul on the verge on a deserving trip. The Eastern Conferenc…

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Hoops Talk EP.34: Conference Finals 21:51

4+ y ago21:51

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We are down to the Final Four in the NBA Playoffs. One teams hasn't won a title since the 70s. Another team hasn't won a title since the 50s. The other two have never won an NBA Title. One team has made the Conference Finals for second time in three season, another since 2007. One team has made it's first ever Conference Finals appearance. Game 1 o…

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Hoops Talk EP.33: Conference Semis Game 5 Dramatics 43:42

4+ y ago43:42

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The remaining three series enter the Best 2 out 3 as they all had Game 5's to play. Kevin Durant shined in the 2nd Half vs. the Bucks on Tuesday Night. There's a problem in the camp of the 76ers after their Game 5 performance against the Hawks. PG13, Paul George, looked like Playoff P in Utah over Donovan Mitchell. A lot of news came out on Tuesday…

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Hoop Talks EP.32: Conference Semifinals Talk 3 25:56

4+ y ago25:56

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Congratulations to the Phoenix Suns on reaching the Western Conference Finals. Disappointing way for the Denver Nuggets to go out and The Playmaker will explain why. The Joker being ejected for is one reason where something worst happened in another series and nothing happen. Injury to Kyrie Irving last night find the Brooklyn Nets themselves in a …

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Hoops Talk EP.31: Conference Semifinals Talk 2 32:52

4+ y ago32:52

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The Conference Semifinals are in full swing now. Every series except the Clippers/Jazz series are two games in and series are shifting. Philadelphia responded in Game 2 to even the series but it's off to the ATL where the Hawks are fly high. Brooklyn and Phoenix defended homecourt convincingly as both teams are set for two road games. In those two …

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Hoops Talk EP.30: Conference Semifinals Talk 1 35:40

4+ y ago35:40

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The NBA Playoffs have now reached the Conference Semifinals stage. Every thing went chalk for the most part except the Atlanta Hawks as the 5th seed taking the New York Knicks, the 4th seed. Both East Semis have gotten started already with Game 1's. A road already took homecourt from the favorite. The West is finally set as Game 7 of the Dallas Mav…

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Hoops Talk EP.29: NBA Playoffs Coverage 2 29:22

4+ y ago29:22

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Memorial Weekend has passed and a lot of action took place in the NBA Playoffs. One series ended in a clean sweep, all the others going to at least Game 5. Injuries became the theme over the weekend as some series turn a major turn especially with Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. With that being said, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers have co…