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The Kevin Sheehan Show

HR3: Jeff Zillgitt analyzes recent NBA Playoffs upsets, Chris Russell recaps Capitals overtime loss

The Kevin Sheehan Show

Audacy

News, Sports

4.8669 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

5.7.25 Hour 3, Jeff Zillgitt from USA Today Sports joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the recent waves of upsets in the second round. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Tim Legler’s comments about the Celtics performance being an “abomination to basketball.” Chris Russell from The Team 980 joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to recap the Capitals game 1 loss to the Hurricanes in overtime.

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0:40.6

All right, talking some NBA playoffs, I think most of you who have been listening know that I am up every night watching all of it.

0:44.3

I think it's been great so far. There have been some moments like the Celtics game the other night that aren't necessarily pleasant to watch, but two incredible games again last night.

0:50.4

The Pacers have a two-nothing lead over Cleveland after taking the first two games in Cleveland.

0:55.4

An incredible comeback last night.

0:57.9

And then the Warriors, after losing Steph Curry in the first half, somehow beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in game one on the road, 99 to 88.

1:07.7

There have been five second round games so far, and the road team has won all five games.

1:15.9

Joining me right now, a long time NBA reporter, USA Today reporter and writer Jeff Zilgett.

1:25.2

You can follow Jeff on X on Twitter at Jeff Z-I-L-L-G-I-T-T,

1:31.9

Instagram, J-Zilgett as well. So I actually want to start with Minnesota Golden State last night.

1:41.2

How did Golden State win that game after losing Steph Curry? A lot of it, Kevin,

1:47.1

is defense. When you have Draymond Green, who a finalist for defensive player of the year,

1:52.6

you added Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline. And from about that point, I'd say February 8th

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