
LeBron James & The Lakers Got EXPOSED In Game 1
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04/21/25 • 156 min
Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Start Of The NBA Playoffs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the opening games of the NBA Playoffs and discuss everything that went down during a WILD Weekend of NBA Hoops. They start things off by breaking down one of the more shocking results from the weekend as the Denver Nuggets took down the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 and Russell Westbrook proved he will be the x-factor in the series as the former NBA MVP took over for Michael Porter Jr off the bench and made game deciding plays to prove the Nuggets will only go as far as he & Nikola Jokic can carry them. They then debate what adjustments Kawhi Leonard, James Harden & The rest of the Clippers need to make ahead of Game 2 before reacting to the Knicks late game surge to take down the Detroit Pistons after Jalen Brunson left the game due to injury. Next, they react to the Los Angeles Lakers stunning Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where Anthony Edwards & The Wolves exposed the biggest flaws in the Lakers game and proved a trip to the NBA Finals won't be easy for LeBron James & Luka Doncic. They also react to Luka's first public interview following his historic trade to the Lakers where the Slovenian Superstar broke down his experience being involved with such a massive trade and got real on his long term future in LA. Finally, Gil & The Crew break down the Golden State Warriors opening game win over the Houston Rockets where Steph Curry & Playoff Jimmy Butler proved they are the best duo in the NBA Playoffs and analyze the OKC Thunder's historic Game 1 blow out before welcoming YouTube powerhouse DJ Vlad to the arena to discuss his career as one of the biggest interviewers on the platform. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown
0:01:55 – Show Start
0:11:09 – Russell Westbrook Proved He's The Nuggets X Factor
0:28:46 – Clippers Adjustments For Game 2
0:34:05 – Jalen Brunson's Heroic Game 1 Win
0:47:59 – Luka, LeBron & The Lakers Lose Game 1
0:54:49 – LeBron's Response To Kevin Gates
0:56:54 – LeBron Didn't Show Up For Game 1
1:08:05 – Gil Guarantees A LeBron James Bounceback
1:13:04 – Why The Media Attacks LeBron
1:32:19 – Luka Wants To Stay In LA
1:39:24 – Playoff Jimmy & Chef Curry Cook The Rockets
1:51:03 – What is Steph Missing In The GOAT Convo?
2:06:05 – Craziest Thing To Happen in VladTV Interviews
2:29:57 – MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Start Of The NBA Playoffs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the opening games of the NBA Playoffs and discuss everything that went down during a WILD Weekend of NBA Hoops. They start things off by breaking down one of the more shocking results from the weekend as the Denver Nuggets took down the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 and Russell Westbrook proved he will be the x-factor in the series as the former NBA MVP took over for Michael Porter Jr off the bench and made game deciding plays to prove the Nuggets will only go as far as he & Nikola Jokic can carry them. They then debate what adjustments Kawhi Leonard, James Harden & The rest of the Clippers need to make ahead of Game 2 before reacting to the Knicks late game surge to take down the Detroit Pistons after Jalen Brunson left the game due to injury. Next, they react to the Los Angeles Lakers stunning Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where Anthony Edwards & The Wolves exposed the biggest flaws in the Lakers game and proved a trip to the NBA Finals won't be easy for LeBron James & Luka Doncic. They also react to Luka's first public interview following his historic trade to the Lakers where the Slovenian Superstar broke down his experience being involved with such a massive trade and got real on his long term future in LA. Finally, Gil & The Crew break down the Golden State Warriors opening game win over the Houston Rockets where Steph Curry & Playoff Jimmy Butler proved they are the best duo in the NBA Playoffs and analyze the OKC Thunder's historic Game 1 blow out before welcoming YouTube powerhouse DJ Vlad to the arena to discuss his career as one of the biggest interviewers on the platform. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, DJ Vlad, Brandon Jennings & Nick Young
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown
0:01:55 – Show Start
0:11:09 – Russell Westbrook Proved He's The Nuggets X Factor
0:28:46 – Clippers Adjustments For Game 2
0:34:05 – Jalen Brunson's Heroic Game 1 Win
0:47:59 – Luka, LeBron & The Lakers Lose Game 1
0:54:49 – LeBron's Response To Kevin Gates
0:56:54 – LeBron Didn't Show Up For Game 1
1:08:05 – Gil Guarantees A LeBron James Bounceback
1:13:04 – Why The Media Attacks LeBron
1:32:19 – Luka Wants To Stay In LA
1:39:24 – Playoff Jimmy & Chef Curry Cook The Rockets
1:51:03 – What is Steph Missing In The GOAT Convo?
2:06:05 – Craziest Thing To Happen in VladTV Interviews
2:29:57 – MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena & Brandon Jennings RESPOND To Patrick Beverley
Gil's Arena Previews The First Round Of The NBA Playoffs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew enter the arena for the final time before the start of the NBA Playoffs and break down all the action ahead. They open things up by reacting to the Dallas Mavericks take down of the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Game thanks to a vintage night from Klay Thompson & Anthony Davis and debate if this Mavs team has enough juice to go on a deep playoff run despite the turmoil they faced after the Luka Doncic trade. They also react to Kyrie Irving teasing an early return in January and give their final thoughts on Nico Harrison's secret press conference with the NBA Media. Next, they react to the Miami Heat's blowout of the Chicago Bull on the Eastern side of the play-in bracket and debate if the Heat's big win shows that they can overcome Trae Young & The Hawks for the final NBA Playoff spot. Then, Gil's Arena gets HOSTILE as Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings respond to Pat Bev calling them out for a game of 1 on 1 and get real on how they would handle the NBA Villain on the court. Finally, Gil's Arena celebrates Easter with an egg hunt around the arena and highlight the upcoming battles in the NBA Playoffs where Anthony Edwards wants all the smoke with LeBron James, Luka Doncic & The Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo & The Milwaukee Bucks can get their revenge on the Indiana Pacers and Nikola Jokic takes on James Harden & Kawhi Leonard in a highly anticipated series. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:49 Show Start
0:05:34 Easter Egg Hunt
0:28:18 Mavs Blow Out Kings In Play In
0:46:36 Kyrie Irving Set To Return By January
0:53:58 Nico Harrison Is Under Pressure By Mavs Ownership
1:02:49 Miami Heat Blow Out Bulls
1:13:47 Mr. B's HOSTILE Response To Pat Bev
1:40:34 Lakers - Timberwolves Preview
1:52:46 Knicks - Pistons Preview
2:09:10 Damian Lillard Returns For The Playoffs
2:16:46 Clippers - Nuggets Preview
2:20:57 Playoff Jimmy Vs Playoff Kawhi
2:25:28 MostlyFans
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Kawhi's VINTAGE Playoff Performance LIGHTS UP Gil's Arena
Kawhi Leonard's VINTAGE Playoff Performance LIGHTS UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Kawhi Leonard turning back the clock to deliver a classic performance to carry the Los Angeles Clippers over the Denver Nuggets and solidify himself as one of the most dangerous playoff performers in basketball. The Gil's Arena Crew debates if this performance changes the outlook on the Clippers moving forward in the NBA Playoffs and sparks an interesting conversation on what the Klaw's career looks like without injury. Next, they react to the Detroit Pistons shocking the New York Knicks with a win to even the series and break down everything that changed for the Knicks following their Game 1 win like the officiating on Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns' 2nd half disappearance and Cade Cunningham's playoff emergence. Then, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to more news trickling out on the Phoenix Suns' dysfunctional season as rumors swirl that Bol Bol was benched at the end of the season due to disciplinary reasons, sparking a debate on if the promising young star was treated unfairly during the team's playoff push and if he'll look to change teams in free agency. Finally, Gilbert Arenas breaks down the OKC Thunder's historic blowout of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their NBA Playoff series and previews Damian Lillard's return to the court where he looks to even the series between the Milwaukee Bucks & Indiana Pacers. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:59 Show Start
0:07:18 DeMar DeRozan's HOSTILE Altercation With A Fan
0:19:26 Shannon Sharpe Accused of Sexual Assault
0:26:29 Vintage Kawhi Leonard Is Back!!
0:37:49 Who Takes The Nuggets Last Shot
0:39:20 Is Kawhi Top 5 Ever Without Injuries?
0:50:47 Can The Nuggets Stick With The Clippers
0:58:17 The Pistons Stun The Knicks In Game 2
1:10:19 Thibs Calls Out The Refs After Game 2
1:22:01 Thibs Is Running The Knicks Into The Ground
1:34:53 OKC's HISTORIC Game 1 Blowout
1:51:03 Nico Harrison Is In The Sunken Place
2:09:11 Damian Lillard Returns For The Bucks
2:14:29 Rashad Predicts The Lakers To Win in 6
2:24:16 MostlyFans
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