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Apr 2025
41m 47s

Playoffs

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About this episode

The NBA Playoffs have begun and Mind the Game is here to break down the different between regular season basketball and postseason basketball. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash discuss the schemes and game planning that goes into playoff basketball and the general characteristics of a successful playoff team. They also talk adjustments, counter adjustments and what happens when a team is out of tricks. Plus LeBron reveals the most mentally grueling playoff series he’s ever played in. Thanks for watching and Happy Playoffs!

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