After locking up his first MVP Award, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder look to add more hardware to their resume. Is this the BEST defensive NBA team ever? Is it accurate to criticize Shai for getting to the foul line, and does it even matter? And is there a fundamental problem with how hoopers in the United States are being taught the game? Listen to our takes on this edition of Road Trippin'!

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After Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in his series against the Knicks, fans hope for a speedy recovery, but what will the Celtics next moves be? And after being eliminated by the Pacers, do Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers need more grit to get to the next level in the postseason? Plus, is the first pick in the NBA Draft going to Dallas a coincidence, or does it prove something more about the league? Find out on this edition of Road Trippin'!

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Tyrese Haliburton just put his team up 2-0 on the Cavaliers, and wants everyone to know about it. Has he managed to silence the claims that he is overrated? Plus Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield lead the Warriors to victory after Steph Curry exits with an injury. What does the road ahead look like for Golden State? Join us on this edition of Road Trippin' to hear our takes, stories and predictions!

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After two controversial calls in the final minutes of the Lakers/Timberwolves series and Knicks/Pistons series, we talk about what it is the refs are trained to look at, the reviews at the end of games for a playoff series, and how these calls can alter the outcome of a series on this edition of Road Trippin'. We also dive into Tari Eason's family pushing back on criticism from fans, and speculate if Giannis Antetokounmpo could leave Milwaukee after this series.

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The Lakers and Clippers evened up their first round matchups, and the buzz around both teams is LOUD! Kawhi Leonard showed everybody he can still be a force, and LeBron and Luka gave the Timberwolves an answer. How will each series play out? Plus, we dive into the Eastern Conference matchups, and add to the dinner bet between Channing and Perk on this edition of Road Trippin!

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With the NBA Playoffs starting, the crew is here to deliver their takes and predictions on every playoff series! Are the Knicks and Pistons going to scuffle? Will Luka's defense be able to hold up? Are the Nuggets looking at a sweep? Will Playoff Jimmy Butler lead the Warriors? Find out our takes on this edition of Road Trippin'!

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The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA world by firing head coach Michael Malone with just days left in the regular season—and the Road Trippin' crew has thoughts. Kendrick Perkins, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton dive into what went wrong, the fallout from Calvin Booth's departure, and what this means for Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets’ championship hopes.

🚨 Plus: Perk’s NBA title contenders list stirs up serious debate, and the crew ranks teams like OKC, Boston, and the Clippers heading into the playoffs.

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After a stellar performance against the 76ers, where does Giannis Antetokounmpo rank all-time among power forwards? On this edition of Road Trippin', join us as we debate his place among the greats, plus we break down all of the drama in Memphis, and share some stories with Draymond Green that may change your perspective of the Golden State star.

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