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Straight Fire - NBA Finals Game 4 Preview + Professional sports bettor Brad Powers
On today’s episode, Jason previews Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Plus, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to discuss the fallout from the Braden Sorsby gambling scandal, why Texas Tech is likely to welcome Sorsby back with open arms even after discovering that he was be ... Show More
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Yesterday
Straight Fire - Wemby and Castle Come Up Big, How the Spurs Can Win Game 4 & the Knicks' Brunson Conundrum
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were able to power the San Antonio Spurs to a very important win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, why you shouldn't be surprised if the Spurs wind up winning Game 4 on Wednesday night as well, whether it's f ... Show More
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On today's episode, Jason discusses why he refuses to believe that the San Antonio Spurs are dead after falling behind 0-2 in the NBA Finals, why the narrative that Victor Wembanyama would somehow become less great if he loses to the New York Knicks, where these Knicks rank among ... Show More
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