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Jason Timpf is joined by Adam Mares of the 'All NBA Podcast' and 'DNVR' to break down Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be the toughest team the Nuggets face in their quest to repeat as NBA champions. Later, they break down the biggest matchups in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series. Will Denver slow down Anthony Edwards? How will Denver attack Minnesota's ferocious defense? The guys answer all of these questions before sharing their series predictions for this star-studded second round matchup. #volume #Herd

Timeline:

04:00 - Were Nuggets on cruise control vs. Lakers?

14:05 - Recapping Nuggets-Wolves prior matchups

15:48 - How Nuggets will attack Wolves stout defense

26:28 - Can Anthony Edwards be stopped?

33:15 - How Denver should approach Minnesota pick and roll

37:54 - Biggest matchups for Denver defense

40:30 - Adam's keys for Nuggets

41:53 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions

46:46 - Anthony Edwards' emergence

50:00 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions

52:30 - What separates Ant, Jokic & Murray

54:00 - Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum?

56:43 - Does Jokic have highest floor in NBA history?

1:04:47 - Check out Adam's work!
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John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job.

Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment.

6:25 - 2021 Draft Class

28:19 - Drafting the right person

41:00 - Fugazi Friday

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Following the Clippers suffering their worst playoff loss ever, Colin explains why this is just another example of LA's inability to seize the moment and rise above their reputation. He criticizes the NBA as a whole for placing all the blame on head coaches when teams take a disappointing exit in the playoffs. Plus, NBA champion Paul Pierce joins the show to share what makes this current Celtics team special
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Following the Clippers suffering their worst playoff loss ever, Colin explains why this is just another example of LA's inability to seize the moment

He criticizes the NBA as a whole for placing all the blame on head coaches when teams take a disappointing exit in the playoffs

 
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NBA champion Paul Pierce joins the show to share what makes this current Celtics team special
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Looking at the first round QBs in the NFL draft and why Michael Penix Jr. might be special

The 49ers will have decisions to make at WR

 

Guest: T. J. Houshmandzadeh
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