LeBron James intentionally lets opponents win Game 1 in early playoff rounds to give them false confidence
If it's in the first or second round, [LeBron] is like, I'm going to let them get a little confidence, maybe run their way out of the series tonight. Let them try too hard in Game 1.
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View episodeThe Suns are in a 'must-win' situation in Game 2 despite leading the series 1-0
In a series that is a seven-game series and the Suns are up 1-0... it felt like a must-win for the Suns. I think that the Suns needed to win this game, and it feels like history is repeating itself [with LeBron].
The Lakers are unbeatable if Anthony Davis is making his three-pointers
Anthony Davis, if he doesn't make all those three-pointers, it's a much different game. You can't beat the Lakers if Anthony Davis is wet from three.
It was bullshit that Kristaps Porzingis was fined $50,000 while LeBron James faced no penalty for a similar COVID protocol incident
it was bullshit that Porzingis got fined $50,000 for doing what LeBron did. [LeBron] has like figured out when to pick his spots in these games... but it was bullshit that Porzingis got fined.
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View profileIf Duke loses this year, they will be a dynasty of chokers
If they lose this year, that would without question be the best two year... they'd be a dynasty of chokers. Like back to back all time choking losses in the NCAA tournament. I hope that doesn't happen, PFT. We would've never seen anything close to this before.
I'm picking Purdue or Nebraska to win the national title
I think that Purdue, no one's talking about Purdue. They've been hovering around the top. Every time they, they, they start to be discussed in the media. It feels like they lose their next game. I'm gonna say Purdue, my money's on Purdue or Nebraska this year.
I believe Michigan State's Tom Izzo will return to the Final Four in his final year
I got it feels like the visualization pick of Izzo in his last year. Going back to a Final Four. Feel like that's gonna happen.