Bomani Jones and Danny Parkins break down a chaotic first round, starting with the Lakers struggling to close out Houston and the moment everyone’s talking about: Reed Sheppard picking LeBron James clean in crunch time. Is this series slipping away… and are we watching a real regression from L.A.?

Plus, Parkins makes the case for something wild: trusting James Harden and the Cavaliers in the East. Is Harden actually underrated in the playoffs—or are we setting ourselves up for the same ending?

They also dive into:

Why the Eastern Conference feels wide open (and kinda shaky)

Whether the Knicks, Celtics, or Cavs can actually be trusted

The Thunder’s looming dynasty potential 👀

Why modern NBA playoffs feel more unpredictable than ever

And to close it out, Parkins shares details on his “Cubs for a Cure” fundraiser supporting brain cancer research. You can donate HERE https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/specials/cubsforacure

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