GSW/HOU, MIA/CLE, ORL/BOS, and MEM/OKC Game 1s

Denver gave it everything they had, but everything that makes the Thunder the Thunder eventually overwhelmed them.  Could Denver have won this series without the injuries, and how far away are they from being a prime contender again with Nikola Jokic?Minnesota and Oklahoma City prevent much different opponents for each other than each has faced thus far. How will OKC’s defensive approach on Edwards and Randle differ than the Warriors and Lakers? How can Minnesota slow down Shai? And who is the player Nate thinks is the key to the series?Due to a clerical error, we missed a few free agents we need to circle back on, including Jabari Walker, John Collins, Ryan Rollins, and Quinten Post. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

18 Maj 1h 1min

Denver gives us a Game 7 by pulling away from OKC late. We discuss how they did it and look ahead to Game 7, which could be significantly impacted by Aaron Gordon’s Hamstring injury.The free agent small forward list includes LeBron James, his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, and RFA Josh Giddey. How do we see those situations playing out? 30:41At power forward, Julius Randle’s All-Star play in these playoffs complicates the Wolves’ decision-making.  Jonathan Kuminga is a fascinating restricted free agent. What would be a fair deal for him, and how is his situation complicated by the rules of restricted free agency? 47:17 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

16 Maj 1h 7min

It’s not hyperbole to say that Jayson Tatum’s injury could be one of the most significant in NBA history.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo-RocketsDevin Booker-RocketsKevin Durant-RocketsPacers-CavaliersDonovan MitchellMitchell RobinsonNuggets-ThunderWeekend⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

13 Maj 22min

OKC wrestles back into position with superior crunchtime execution and smothering defense. What are the adjustments going forward?Indiana absolutely eviscerated the Cavs in one of the most shocking dominations in NBA history. How did they do it, and where does this rank on the list of playoff destructions? 32:50Boston got back into their series against the Knicks. Is it too facile to say the Celtics just made shots this time? 45:23Golden State was in it at the end, but Minnesota’s length and physicality gave them a 2-1 edge. 53:58 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

12 Maj 1h 11min

Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to discuss how he put together his great article on Tyrese Haliburton managing his mental health struggles over the past year.These NBA playoffs have yet to disappoint, as the Knicks roared back from down 20 in the second half again to put the Celtics in an 0-2 hole. How did it happen, and can the C’s possibly turn it around? (12:33)Oklahoma City made sure no comeback was in the offing with a second utterly dominant game of this postseason to knot the series against Denver. (53:21)With all these ridiculous comebacks of 5% win expectancy or less in just the last week, we rank the comebacks and collapses and also ponder why these keep happening. (1:05:40)Special FLASH SALE, in honor of another buzzer-beater the first 50 listeners can use code gordongame1 to get a crazy 45% off a year’s membership of Dunc’d On Prime. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

8 Maj 1h 32min

Both teams in this matchup face totally different series than in the previous round. How will Minnesota match up with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defensively? What will Golden State’s strategy be against Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle? We break down all the strategic elements and make our picks.⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠First-round series MVPsWarriors-RocketsLeBron James, Anthony JohnsonBuddy HieldWarriors-RocketsWarriors-Rockets6-7James HardenDenver NuggetsDunc'd On LiveWill Hardy⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

5 Maj 39min

Stephen Curry adds another legendary performance to his ledger, closing out a Houston team yet again as Buddy Hield played the role of Klay Thompson. Indiana outshot Cleveland by 30 percent from 3. Was this Game 1 all about shooting variance, or does Cleveland have reason to be concerned?We look ahead to the MVP Series between Shai and Nikola Jokic, discussing the key factors on each side of the ball and making our picks for the series. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

5 Maj 1h 18min

Houston dominates Golden State in Game 6 to tie the series. We give an ode to Steven Adams, Fred Van Vleet, and Ime Udoka for the unique way they’ve controlled the last few games. What can Golden State do to counter, and who do we think will win Game 7?With the news of Gregg Popovich retiring as Spurs coach, we look back on all the ways that he changed the game and our favorite Pop memories.Plus, discussions of coach hires in San Antonio, Memphis, and Sacramento. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

3 Maj 1h 1min