Third and Five (NFL & NBA Podcast‪)‬ Third and Five Podcast

On the podcast this week:
* The NBA draft lottery had lots of drama. Are the Spurs the best place for Wembanyama? What about the other top picks?
* The Eastern and Western Conference finals of the NBA are in full swing. What does each team need to do to win?
* We talk about what NFL games you should mark down on your calendar.
* And with the first season of the revamped version of the XFL in the books, will it last long term and what will it take to get you to watch it


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On this week’s episode:
* (05:28) We take a look at the NBA’s Western Conference, with a particular focus on the Warriors and Lakers
* (17:33) While in the East the 76ers are close to knocking out the Celtics, while the Heat look like they’ll get past the Knicks
* (22:27) It’s NBA Draft… lottery time. We get our dates crossed and thought the draft was next week. It’s just the lottery. Still, it’s a good chance to preview the draft!
* (32:18) The NFL announces its international slate of games, so we take a look and also wonder where they could take games next
* (42:55) Finally, the New York Yankees have been limping along, so can they turn their season around?


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On this week’s episode:
* (8:06) We assess what comes next for the Grizzlies and Kings after they were knocked out
* (16:21) And on the Eastern side we take a look at the future for the Cavaliers and Hawks
* (22:54) We look ahead to the next round of playoffs, including Lakers-Warriors, Suns-Nuggets, Heat-Knicks and Celtics-76ers
* (33:52) With the NFL draft in the books and much of the off-season activity complete, we make a few predictions for the upcoming season
* (44:54) The NHL playoffs are in full swing and there’s been plenty of upsets


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On this week’s episode:
* (06:32) The Panthers take Bryce Young first overall, while the Texans take CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., followed by the Colts taking Anthony Richardson, and what about Will Levis?
* (18:24) It was a draft stacked full of surprises so we discuss the moves made by the Seahawks, Cardinals, Eagles, Raiders and more.
* (29:09) Lamar Jackson quietly signs a monster extension in Baltimore, so what does this mean for them? Plus, the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets deal is official.
* (37:47) Jimmy Butler leads the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks and into the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals
* (43:45) The Grizzlies-Lakers and Kings-Warriors series go down to the wire


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On this week’s episode:
* (05:37) We take a look at the Eastern Conference first round matchups in the NBA, pain particularly close attention to the Bucks-Heat series, as well as the Knicks-Cavs
* (16:20) We do the same in the West, as the Lakers meet the Grizzlies, Kings meet the Warriors and Clippers go up against the Suns
* (28:14) The NBA is planning an in-season tournament featuring prize money for winning teams, but will this idea really get going?
* (34:14) The Rays start the season 13-0, but here’s why you shouldn’t get carried away. Plus the Angels and Ohtani and the Yankees-Blue Jays rivalry plus more from around baseball
* (41:07) Jalen Hurts gets his money inking a massive extension with the Eagles, so is this the right move and what does it mean for Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow?


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On this week’s episode:
* (08:03) Ryan Fox puts in a strong shift at the Masters as Jon Rahm takes out the title. Is this the end for Tiger Woods? And why did the LIV golfers do so well?
* (18:20) The NBA regular season is over and it’s time to look ahead to the playoffs, starting with the play-in tournament.
* (32:03) Odell Beckham Jr. surprises us all and signs for the Baltimore Ravens, so what does this mean for Lamar Jackson’s status, and does this move the needle for the Ravens?
* (36:46) We’re a couple of weeks into the new MLB season, and with out much to discuss we wonder who baseball’s biggest star is? Is it Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout or Aaron Judge?


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