Bold, UnFiltered, Audacious Predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs
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🗓️ 20 May 2021
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.
Take 1: Celtics get by the Wizards. Now, will the Nets win in 4 or 5 games? Or could this get interesting?
Take 2: Oh baby it’s on! The Miami Heat vs the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s Christmas, as far as we're concerned. THIS is the NBA Finals right here.
Take 3: For the first time in 9 years we will witness a Knicks playoff game as they take on Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.
Take 4: Kawhi vs Luka Round 2!
Take 5: Let’s take a look at the 3-6 matchup in the West. The Denver Nuggets led by imminent MVP Nicola Jokic vs the Dame Time’s Trail Blazers, one of the worst defensive teams in the league.
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