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Sam and Kris discuss: -what happened with the Bucks and what they need to address in the offseason -the Suns no showing and the Mavs utter domination in game 7 -slander when it comes to players held to a higher standard. -recap of Sixers-Heat and the Harden no show -a preview of both conference finals matchups. 

Sam and Geoff discuss each first round matchup that has finished, how season to season progress isn't linear as well as how can younger teams learn from this year's success. They also discuss the important factors that will determine each 2nd round matchup.    The Strickland: thestrick.land

Sam and Nick discuss: -main takeaways from each playoff series -how Minnesota blew it vs Memphis -Bucks still thriving without Middleton -Celtics looking dominant

Sam and Sway discuss: -The play-in games -The weekend's game 1s -A look ahead at each series and previewing the playoffs going forward -Sam picks a champion and victory laps his early season Derozan and Bulls takes.    Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbl_sam SwayReportingLive:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WZXDCWYyEPfslZWPd6TRw  

Sam and Romp discusss: -Top teams in the East, Philly, Miami, Boston, Milwaukee -Top teams in the West, Phoenix (with and without CP3) Grizzlies (with and without Ja Morant) , Dallas ( a sleeper team w the acquisition of Dinwiddie), Warriors (Jordan Poole looks ready, Klay has been weird, what’s up with Draymond) -Award races -MVP- Tatum, Giannis, Embiid, Jokic among others have compelling arguments https://www.thestrick.land   Sixers Talk w/Romp: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiUzmX0hZHJd-Pdyn8uKZA

Sam is back and is with Sway aka Ryan. They recap most of the NBA season so far and discuss previous trades made at the deadline and what they expect from teams moving forward. They also discussed some awards as well as a spirited debate on the MVP conversation.    The Strickland: https://twitter.com/TheStrickland   SwayReportingLive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WZXDCWYyEPfslZWPd6TRw

Sam and Cam discuss how Covid is effecting the NBA and the players that have been taking advantage of the opportunity, as well as a check in around the league to see which teams are disappointing as well.    The Strickland: thestrick.land 

Sam and Nick discuss: -The struggling Knicks -Surging Warriors -top teams in each conference -rookie check in    https://www.thestrick.land   https://twitter.com/TheStrickland    

Sam and Sway discuss: - the new way of play in the NBA and the change of rules and how it is affecting certain players like one, Jim Harden -early season surprise trends, players, teams, etc. -early season disappointment teams, players, etc - THE KNICKS!!!   https://www.thestrick.land   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WZXDCWYyEPfslZWPd6TRw    

Sam and Kris discuss:   -NBA contenders, pretenders, middle of the pack and lottery teams in each division. -why the Pelicans will be garbage. -which division is tougher Pacific or Atlantic? -NBA awards favorites   https://www.thestrick.land   Kris twitter: https://twitter.com/krispursiainen

Sam and Noah discuss their top storylines heading into the season including Ben Simmons, NBA players vaccination status, Knicks, Bulls, Hawks and many teams in the east with a chance to move up, a possible make or break season for the Pelicans with Zion and much more.    Noah YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/NoahTerranova   Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land   https://fastbreaklayupnbapodcast.simplecast.com

Sam and Sway discuss: - Recent NBA transactions (Including Lauri Markkanen trade, Deandre Jordan trade, Juancho/ Memphis trades) - Ben Simmons discourse/ trade discussion, player development - Lakers and Knicks moves this offseason and where that could lead them    Sway: https://www.instagram.com/swayreportinglive/?igshid=1goterzigamtn   https://twitter.com/swayyknows   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WZXDCWYyEPfslZWPd6TRw   My Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbl_sam   The Strickland:  https://www.thestrick.land  

Sam and Kris discuss their the top 4 teams that they think had the best offseason as well as the top 4 teams they thought had the worst offseasons.   Spoiler: there is David Griffin and Chicago Bulls slander.   Kris twitter: https://twitter.com/krispursiainen   KFS: https://twitter.com/KnickFilmSkool   The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land  

Sam and Nick discuss: -some things that stuck out from Summer League - some anticipated matchups as well as some offseason that were a bit confusing - what to make of the extensions and players signing long term with their teams -the KD-Dray conversation & the Malice in the Palace Documentary    The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land   podcast website: https://fastbreaklayupnbapodcast.simplecast.com   Nick Andre twitter: https://twitter.com/NickAndreATR

Sam and Cam discuss: - Giannis' dominance in the Finals - the necessary help needed from Jrue and Khris -narratives surrounding Giannis in his first Finals - Phoenix having a rough go in Game 3 especially Devin Booker - Team USA losing to a talented Nigeria team & how the rest of the world is catching up - Recent coaching hires and the surge of black coaches being hired into the league and what that means    The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land   Cam's twitter: https://twitter.com/camdeloatch6

Sam and Nick discuss: - Rudy Gobert getting exposed vs small ball and the Jazz where do they go from here - Nets vs Bucks game 7 and what it meant for Giannis - Sixers vs Hawks and the Ben Simmons issue - an overview of the Suns- Clippers series - a preview to the ECF between the Bucks and Hawks    The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land    

Sam and Quis discuss (recorded before games that occurred on Friday): - Kemba being traded and what that means for both teams - News about New Orleans and Dallas and their young stars and what that means for their futures. - Kawhi and CP3's absences and what it means for their teams - What needed to happen for Jazz and Philly to force game 7s - Confidence level of the Bucks not folding vs Brooklyn    Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land   Swaveyquis: https://www.twitch.tv/swaveyquis   https://swaveyquis.com  

Sam and Romp discuss: - The Sixers in-series adjustments which led to their series lead and the dominance of Embiid on one leg - Why the Bucks are down 1-2 to the Nets and what needs to change for Giannis and co. - The Suns and the run they are on and what a potential conf finals with Utah could look like. - Utah vs Clippers and how great Donovan Mitchell has been    Romp: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4s3JqtwvTIGKljukwsEG5g   The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land/   Website: https://fastbreaklayupnbapodcast.simplecast.com

Sam and Sway discuss: - Kawhi's game 6 heroics to force a game 7, including a Porzingis trade rant by Samuel - The Lakers getting sent home by Booker and the Suns - The Knicks exiting early vs The crying Hawks - The Jazz taking care of business vs the Jazz - The Celtics and Blazers shaking things up, including a rant by Sway about Dame - Predictions for Round 2    Website: https://fastbreaklayupnbapodcast.simplecast.com   Sway: https://linktr.ee/Sway_   The Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land

Sam and Sway discuss: - The Knicks and Hawks series as one if not the best series in the first round and what adjustments Thibs has made and what needs to be done as well as the atmosphere that is Madison Square Garden - The Clippers getting destroyed by Luka Doncic - The Lakers and Phoenix series - The Milwaukee Bucks on the verge of a sweep of the Miami Heat and why. - Other series in the playoffs.    Sway: https://linktr.ee/Sway_   Podcast Website: https://fastbreaklayupnbapodcast.simplecast.com   Strickland: https://www.thestrick.land