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Apr 2025
25m 21s

Colin Cowherd Podcast - NBA Playoff Reac...

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Colin gives his instant reaction to Nuggets vs Clippers and Lakers vs Timberwolves!

He starts with the Wolves physically bullying the Lakers and the Lakers being unable to adjust, but expects the Lakers to bounce back and play aggressively going forward in the series. He explains why the Wolves transition game overwhelmed the Lakers and why Anthony Edwards deserves a ton of credit for improving his game.

Then he pivots to Nuggets/Clippers and weighs in on why playoff basketball is officiated differently and far more physical than the regular season. He details why this game was a perfect example of the full “Russell Westbrook” experience filled with ups and downs… but why Russ was a big reason the Nuggets were able to get the win.

He explains why the Nuggets ability to get second chances and offensive rebounds was key to the Nuggets win, and why Kawhi Leonard is an incredible player…but not a leader, and why Westbrook was the story of the game.

3:00 Wolves bullied the Lakers physically

6:00 Knicks were able to find intensity to come back, but the Lakers couldn’t 

8:30 Wolves killed the Lakers in transition

9:15 Julius Randle has a ceiling but plays with great energy

10:30 Ant Edwards deserves a ton of credit

19:30 Playoff basketball is officiated differently, they swallow the whistle

23:00 Westbrook was key for the Nuggets

27:00Jokic is 2nd best center Colin has ever seen

29:00 Kawhi Leonard is fantastic player, but not a leader

31:30 Westbrook was the difference maker

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