San Antonio Spurs

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

SVP and Stanford Steve break down the NFL Draft and the scene in Pittsburgh along with the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Steve details his experience in Steel City and what made it so memorable. Then, the guys react to the draft, including thoughts on Ty Simpson’s selection, which drafts Steve liked, the Makai Lemon situation, the raw emotion on display from multiple players and more. Plus, the guys discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs, sharing their thoughts on the scenes in Montreal, the controversial ending to game four between the Ducks and Oilers, if the Thunder and Spurs are on a collision course, if the Magic are actually BETTER than the Pistons and more. Finally, SVP addresses his comments from last week on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the guys debate which gas stations are best. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) NFL Draft recap (20:00) Draft grades are useless (22:05) Final draft thoughts (28:45) What Steve loved from the draft (29:45) The Makai Lemon situation (34:30) Ty Simpson pick reaction (41:20) Evaluating the Bengals draft (44:50) Ducks-Oilers controversy (48:20) Sabres roll Bruins (49:06) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (52:06) Lightning-Canadiens reaction (55:31) Spurs take 3-1 lead after huge second half (1:00:02) SAS & OKC on collision course? (1:01:46) A look at the East series (1:05:30) Nuggets aren’t the same (1:09:47) Addressing last week’s comments on Shai (1:20:35) NBA Playoffs look ahead (1:22:50) Steve’s Natty pick (1:25:30) Gas station rankings (1:34:15) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are joined by David Shepard a go around the NBA Playoffs! What is your biggest takeaway from the NFL Draft? Plus what was the best and worst moments from the weekend in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are back after the Knicks tied their series with the Hawks at 2! The Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 3-1. Plus Wemby returns for San Antonio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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