The Western Conference Finals are well underway, and we've seen the Dallas Mavericks take down the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 1, with Rudy Gobert's defense being criticized for the alleged ineffectiveness of drop coverage. We unpack whether or not there's actual truth to that in this episode of The Media Pass.

Plus, we dive into whether or not the Indiana Pacers *actually* gave up in game 2 against the Boston Celtics, plus we gush about how good Andrew Nembhard is. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The Conference Finals have arrived in the 2024 NBA Playoffs! Join us in The Media Pass as we cover the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards facing off against the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic in the Western Conference Finals matchup. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics look to take down Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers after the Celtics were bested by the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by Alex Hoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are getting into the late rounds now, and the Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to take down the Denver Nuggets in a heated game 7, the Boston Celtics have dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers will face off against each other in a game 7 soon.

But do any of the Eastern conference teams truly have a chance against the West? Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.