Round 1 Winds Down: Lakers Eliminated, Game 6 Previews, and More With Michael Pina

05/01/25 • 102 min

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the end of the road for a few teams, starting with the Lakers’ loss to the Wolves (1:05). Next, they look ahead to Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets (31:52), as well as the second-round series between the Pacers and Cavs (48:47). Lastly, some things to watch for in tonight’s Game 6s in Detroit and Los Angeles (1:21:42).

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