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NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson: Knicks can sweep Cavs to move onto finals Monday night

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the basketball against New York Knicks guard Jaylen Brunson (11) in the second half in game 3 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Houston (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael talk about Saturday’s game 3 as the New York Knicks once again took care of business beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108.

#2 The Knicks made easy work out of the Cavaliers with a 13 point win talk about how the Knicks stayed aheaad of the Cavaliers with some quick offsense.

#3 What adjustments do the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make defensively after allowing 121 points to the Knicks in Game 3?

#4 Which player had the biggest impact on the outcome of Game 3 between the Knicks and the Cavaliers, and why?

#5 With the Knicks leading the series 3–0, do the Cavaliers still have any realistic path to a comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals?

Join Michael Roberson for the NBA Playoffs podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Thunder even the series 1-1 with 122-113 win over San Antonio

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after scoring a slam dunk in game 2 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Wed May 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs to even up the series 1-1 how important was it for the Thunder to even this one up going to San Antonio for game 3.

#2 Talk about the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous Alexander he lead with 30 points how instrumential was he in the Thunder win.

#3 This series goes back to San Antonio and the Spurs know how vital it is to go back up by one game likewise the Thunder how do you see this match up in game three Thursday.

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoff podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson: Knicks Brunson leads the way take game 1 past Cavs115-104 in OT

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New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (11) drives a lane past the Cleveland Cavaliers defense leading in scoring in game 1 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tue May 19, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Which player will have the biggest impact for the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime loss in Game 1 against the New York Knicks?

#2 What adjustments should the Cavaliers make defensively after allowing 115 points in Game 1?

#3 How important is home-court advantage for the Knicks in this Eastern Conference Finals series?

#4 Which matchup is more crucial to the outcome of the series: the battle in the paint or three-point shooting?

#5 Can Cleveland bounce back in Game 2, or do the Knicks now control the momentum of the series?

Michael Roberson does the NBA Playoffs podcasts weekly at sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria: Wembanyama Spurs one man wrecking crew in win over OKC

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) was the leading scorer for the Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second overtime in game 1 round 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Mon May 18, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How did Victor Wembanyama change the game with his 41-point, 24-rebound performance, and where does it rank among recent playoff performances in the Spurs game 1 win over the OKC Thunder 122-115?

#2 What defensive adjustments did the Spurs make to limit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to inefficient shooting, and can Oklahoma City counter that strategy in Game 2?

#3 Did Game 1 expose a weakness in the Thunder’s smaller lineup against San Antonio’s size and rebounding advantage?

#4 How important was rookie Dylan Harper stepping up in place of injured De’Aaron Fox, and what does his performance say about the Spurs’ future?

#5 After the Spurs stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, has the momentum of the series shifted, or should the Thunder still be considered favorites?

Tony Renteria does the NBA Playoffs podcasts Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson: Cavaliers and Harden just get by the Pistons in 4 point win 117-113; Cavs take 3-2 lead in series

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart fight over a ball during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Cleveland Cavaliers James Harden scored 30 points and Donavon Mitchell had 21 points as the Cavaliers bounced back from nine points down as the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night. The Cavs now have a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference in the semifinal series.

#2 The Pistons took a 15 point lead in the first half 103-94 with two plus minutes left. Cleveland caught up with Detroit to tie up the game 103-103. Evan Mobley converted free throws with 45.2 seconds left.

#3 For the Cavaliers they went on a 13-0 unanswered run against the Pistons with five minutes left in the fourth quarter to the midway point in the overtime stanza. The Cavs caught the Pistons with 2:39 left in OT on a Mitchell three pointer.

#4 Harden had a free throw and also rebounded his second free throw attempt his other free throw helped the Cavs get the win and put the Cavs in the lead in the series 3-2.

#5 Next game Friday night in Cleveland for game 6 as the Cavs could put it way and get two shots to advance to the third round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Confernce finals.

Join Michael Roberson for the NBA Playoff podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Can Pistons home court advantage help against Cavaliers in game 5?

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Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham (left) and Cleveland Cavaliers Donavon Mitchell (right) reach for the basketball in game 4 round 2 of the NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Can Donovan Mitchell carry the Cavaliers to a crucial road win after his historic 39-point second half in Game 4?

#2 How will Cade Cunningham respond after Cleveland’s defensive traps slowed him down in the second half of the previous game?

#3 Which team will better handle the pressure in Game 5 with the Eastern Conference semifinal series tied 2-2?

#4 Will Detroit’s home-court advantage at Little Caesars Arena help the Pistons regain momentum?

#5 Can the Cavaliers finally solve their road struggles and take control of the series heading back to Cleveland?

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoff podcasts weekley at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Timberwolves and Spurs tip off in game 5 series tied 2-2

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (left) looks to shoot against the San Antonio Spurs in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolois on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How important is Game 5 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs with the series tied 2-2?

#2 Can Anthony Edwards continue his dominant scoring after putting up 36 points in Game 4?

#3 How will Victor Wembanyama respond after his controversial Game 4 ejection and return in this pivotal matchup?

#4 Will injuries to De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper affect the Spurs’ performance in Game 5?

David Zizmor filled in for Tony Renteria on the NBA Playoff podcast heard Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Knicks go up 2-0 over Sixers, Pistons take control of Cavs; Lakers no match for Thunder

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New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns smiles after committing a foul in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in New York during game 2 in the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Thu May 7, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Dave,how surprised are you that the New York Knicks who beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on Wednesday night as the Knicks move up 2-0. Can the Knicks keep this moving and win the series?

#2 The Detroit Pistons get a 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and take a 2-0 lead. The Pistons Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 points and Cunningham was the most essential part of the Pistons success in game 2.

#3 Three core scorers for the Oklahoma City Thunder Chet Holmgren, AJay Mitchell and Shea Gilgeous. were key in the Thunder’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 as the Thunder take a 2-0 lead.

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoffs podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs round 2 game1 podcast Michael Roberson: Thunder defense holds back Lakers for 108-90

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) takes a shot over the Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton (25) as Ajay Mitchell (25) looks on in the first half of game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tue May 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How did the absence of Luka Dončić impact the Lakers’ offensive performance in Game 1?

#2 What adjustments did the Thunder make after halftime that allowed them to pull away from the Lakers?

#3 How significant was Chet Holmgren’s performance in establishing Oklahoma City’s dominance in Game 1?

#4 In what ways did turnovers and shooting efficiency contribute to the Lakers’ 108–90 loss?

#5 Considering the Thunder swept the Lakers in the regular season, what does Game 1 reveal about the gap between these two teams?

Michael Roberson is an NBA Playoff podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria: Nuggets close the gap on Timberwolves with 125-113 win; Minnesota now with 3-2 series lead

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) loses the ball as he drives to the net against the Denver Nuggets center Nicola Jokicin the second half of game five of the NBA Playoffs first round at Ball Arena in Denver on Mon Apr 28, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How did the Minnesota Timberwolves adjust their offense without key players like Anthony Edwards against the Denver Nuggets in Game 5?

#2 What impact did Nikola Jokić’s triple-double performance have on the Denver Nuggets’ 125–113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves?

#3 In what ways did turnovers affect the Minnesota Timberwolves’ ability to compete with the Denver Nuggets during the April 27, 2026 game?

#4 How did injuries on both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets influence the overall pace and outcome of the game?

#5 What adjustments might the Minnesota Timberwolves need to make in the next game to close out the series against the Denver Nuggets?

Tony Renteria is an NBA Playoffs analyst for http://www.sporsradioservice.com