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Shai goes BACK to BACK MVPs, Donovan reaches his FIRST conference finals
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May 18, 20262:14:02
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The NBA Playoffs are getting WILD 😳 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes BACK-TO-BACK on the NBA MVP, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a brutal series against the Detroit Pistons. Plus, Donovan Mitchell is headed to his FIRST Conference Finals — can he finally break through to the NBA Finals? 👀 Was Cade Cunningham bad in the series, or does he simply need more help? We also dive into why James Harden and his Game 7 legacy continues to look AWFUL, the San Antonio Spurs advancing after sending the Wolves home, and the viral comments from Jaden McDaniels after the loss. Then it’s time to preview the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder — who takes Game 1 tonight? 🔥 And to close it out: who are you taking off talent ALONE — Amar'e Stoudemire or DeMarcus Cousins? 👀
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