NBA Playoff Game 1 BIGGEST Surprises and Takeaways? | ALL NBA Podcast
04/21/25 • 62 min
Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Denver Nuggets’ thrilling overtime win over the LA Clippers, Russell Westbrook’s late game performance, and Denver’s defensive adjustments heading into Game 2. They dive into Kawhi Leonard’s offensive role, Aaron Gordon’s impact, and what went wrong for the Clippers. Plus, they discuss the Warriors stealing home court from the Rockets, Houston’s needed adjustments, and Steph Curry’s early dominance. The Timberwolves' blowout win over the Lakers, the pressure on LeBron and Austin Reaves, and the Knicks' late surge to beat the Pistons are all on the table. They also cover the Thunder’s dominance over the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome’s big game for the Cavs, Derrick White’s standout night for the Celtics, and the Pacers’ dramatic victory over the Bucks.
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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Denver Nuggets’ thrilling overtime win over the LA Clippers, Russell Westbrook’s late game performance, and Denver’s defensive adjustments heading into Game 2. They dive into Kawhi Leonard’s offensive role, Aaron Gordon’s impact, and what went wrong for the Clippers. Plus, they discuss the Warriors stealing home court from the Rockets, Houston’s needed adjustments, and Steph Curry’s early dominance. The Timberwolves' blowout win over the Lakers, the pressure on LeBron and Austin Reaves, and the Knicks' late surge to beat the Pistons are all on the table. They also cover the Thunder’s dominance over the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome’s big game for the Cavs, Derrick White’s standout night for the Celtics, and the Pacers’ dramatic victory over the Bucks.
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