On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.

On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors filling out their roster, and the recent deals of Nikola Jovic with the Heat and Quentin Grimes with the Sixers.

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(:32) Introduction

(1:04) WNBA Finals Preview

(14:34) Most interesting matchups between Aces and Mercury

(27:35) WNBA Finals X-Factors

(44:05) NBA Preseason: Knicks vs. Sixers

(57:23) NBA Preseason: Pelicans vs. Melbourne United

(106:46) Restricted Free Agency signings

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On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Aces and Fever, put a bow on an awesome Mercury-Lynx series, then react to the All-Rookie team.

On the NBA side, the guys break down the quotes and updates that intrigue them the most from this year's Media Days.

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(:43) Introduction

(2:22) WNBA Playoffs: Aces vs. Fever Game 5

(15:10) Mercury defeat Lynx to advance to WNBA Finals

(27:10) Lynx season shouldn’t be forgotten

(30:51) WNBA All-Rookie Team

(40:27) NBA Media Day headlines

(43:03) Excitement for the Atlanta Hawks

(46:54) Will the Thompson twins take another leap?

(102:31) Anthony Edward’s offseason improvements

(106:06) Victor Wembanyama primed for a big season

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) for an incredibly deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury.

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TIME STAMPS

1:10 -- Brief introduction

5:00 -- Preseason expectations vs. reality

11:15 -- How head coach Nate Tibbetts has evolved

14:15 -- Mercury offense

33:15 -- Mercury defense

1:07:45 -- Alyssa Thomas + MVP/DPOY award races

1:33:15 -- Satou Sabally

1:47:45 -- Rookie thoughts (Monique Akoa-Makani, Kathryn Westbeld)

1:54:30 -- DeWanna Bonner's fit

1:57:50 -- Rotation questions

2:09:15 -- Emptying the notes + Storm aside

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