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NBA Playoff Race: Western Conference Insights & Eastern Conference Surprises
March 26, 2025 · 55 min

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hoop and Harm, where we dive into the wild week of NBA action! Join us as we break down the intense playoff push in the Western Conference, where the battle for the 10th seed between Sacramento, Dallas, and Phoenix takes center stage. We also explore the possibilities of Memphis sliding, and how the Warriors, Clippers, and Timberwolves fit into the playoff picture. On the Eastern side, the Bulls' resurgence makes for some intriguing potential matchups, while we discuss the realistic paths for the Knicks, Pacers, and other teams. Don't miss our hot takes on OKC's dominant run and their potential historic 70-win season!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:24 Western Conference Play-In Race

02:14 Sacramento's Struggles and Suns' Resurgence

04:59 Impact of Beal's Absence on the Suns

06:10 Durant's Role and Future with the Suns

10:00 Minnesota Timberwolves' Playoff Push

13:55 Clippers' Challenging Schedule

15:39 Golden State Warriors' Injury Woes

18:46 Memphis Grizzlies' Potential Slide

22:21 Lakers' Playoff Positioning

28:26 Houston Rockets' Tough Road Ahead

29:30 Western Conference Playoff Predictions

30:46 Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

31:38 Chicago Bulls' Surprising Performance

34:02 Potential Playoff Matchups and Outcomes

39:07 Oklahoma City's Dominance

52:30 Closing Thoughts and Season Outlook