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Apr 2019
1h 16m

Upset SZN: Game 1 Shockers and Not-So-Sh...

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The 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here! The first round kicked off with some surprising upsets (2:53), most notably the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Philadelphia 76ers (29:55) and the Orlando Magic edging out the Toronto Raptors (57:16). Host: John Gonzalez Guests: Justin Verrier, Spike Eskin, Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More
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