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Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill rerank the full bracket.

The Thunder crushed the Lakers last night. Does LeBron already know that they're done in this series? The Pistons also beat the Cavs in their game 1, and James Harden continues to not show up in the playoffs. Also, Kendrick Perkins thinks the Spurs could get swept. Is that a step too far? Plus, will the Sixers ever be able to win with Joel Embiid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

Harry Douglas along with Mark Zinno are joined by Ramona Shelburne to go around the NBA. What player do you fear in the most in playoffs and who doesn't scare you? Plus who is the catalyst in Cavs-Pistons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Douglas along with Mark Zinno are joined by Dr. Andre Snellings as this week's Selection Committee gets crazy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Douglas along with Mark Zinno react to the Knicks and Timberwolves both winning their Game 1 matchups against the 76ers and Spurs respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks in Game 1, "at least four were goaltending."

The Timberwolves moved to 25-1 to win the NBA championship after their big road win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.

Stephen A. Smith weighs in on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves' 104-102 win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in Game 1 of their playoff series.