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The NBA Playoffs are underway, and the underdogs are making noise. Chiney breaks down every key series, including why the Orlando Magic could surprise the Detroit Pistons, how the Knicks and Hawks match up is spicy, and why the Thunder’s dominance might be boring—but it’s real. Plus, Victor Wembanyama delivers a historic playoff debut, solidifying the arrival of the NBA’s next era. In Hot Headlines, Chiney reacts to growing uncertainty around Steve Kerr and his future with the Warriors, Audi Crooks’ transfer decision, and Angel Reese’s first viral moment with the Atlanta Dream. Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today, and drop your playoff predictions—we’re just getting started. Plus, watch full episodes on ESPN’s YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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SVP and Steve recap a big first weekend of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. The best thing of the past week was the Sabres claiming their first playoff win in 15 years. The guys discuss the scene in Buffalo, Monaco’s call and more. In the NBA, Wemby had a dominant game one that has many thinking the Spurs could win it all. But could they despite the postseason inexperience? SVP then shares his thoughts on the way SGA is officiated, acknowledging both sides of the argument. LeBron is still doing it at 41 and the Magic pulled off the upset in game one, but can the Lakers and Orlando do it four times? SVP also makes a bold prediction on Steve Kerr, while Stanford Steve offers a suggestion. Plus, Steve shares his hilarious experience at the Nationals game with his family, the guys give their thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade, SVP shares an important flag football story and Steve has a bone to pick with refs in 12 y/o 3v3 hoops. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (2:09) Fitzpatrick beats Scottie in a playoff (3:32) What a win for the Sabres (4:14) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (7:44) What a scene in Buffalo (14:44) Final hockey thoughts (18:14) Wemby dominates Gm 1: Spurs all the way? (26:04) About the way SGA is officiated… (32:30) More NBA Playoffs takeaways (33:00) Can the Lakers do it three more times? (41:20) Is the Steve Kerr era over? (47:09) Steve’s GREAT idea for Coach Kerr (49:14) Do the Magic have more magic in them? (51:00) Weighing on the Hornets/LaMelo discourse… (56:10) Thoughts on the Mets losing streak (59:20) NFL uni reveal reactions (1:03:40) Nats game w/ the fam recap (1:11:34) Best questions during the Nats game (1:15:00) Flag football learning experience (1:19:34) Dexter Lawrence trade reaction (1:21:14) NFL Draft preview (1:25:30) Ref etiquette for 12 y/o 3v3 hoops (1:26:37) SVP still hasn’t watched any shows (1:28:19) Shoutout to the Angels broadcast (1:31:31) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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