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May 2024
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The Improbable Pacers Snuff Out the Batt...

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Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Pacers' historic shooting performance in their Game 7 win over the Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. They discuss the toll of the Knicks' injuries and the Pacers' efficiency on offense and give an early preview of the Pacers' matchup against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. They move on to discuss how the Mavericks closed out their series against the Thunder. They discuss how Luka and Kyrie play so well off each other, the impressive play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and what the Thunder should do this offseason (34:40).


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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashijan

Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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