
NBA champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and J-Mac are back with another episode of Dawg Talk breaking down the biggest stories from the NBA Playoffs. In this episode, KCP reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs playoff series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance, Victor Wembanyama’s playoff performance, and whether the Spurs can force a Game 7. The guys also debate if the New York Knicks are the hottest team in basketball after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss whether Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns resemble the 2023 Denver Nuggets championship squad. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro + KCP sends condolences to Brandon Clarke’s family 02:50 – Thunder vs. Spurs Game 5 breakdown 07:34 – Wemby hard fouls & controversial playoff physicality 09:30 – Knicks sweep the Cavaliers 4-0 13:10 – Why the Cavs lacked perimeter defense 15:27 – KCP predicts the NBA Finals matchup 16:20 – Heated debate: Are the Knicks similar to the 2023 Nuggets? 18:10 - KAT vs Jokic 25:10 – NBA All-NBA Team reactions 26:30 – Jalen Brown vs. Cade Cunningham debate 28:00 – NBA All-Defensive Team discussion 29:40 – Georgia Basketball receives a $10 million donation 33:50 – Outro + final thoughts This episode is packed with NBA playoff analysis, player debates, locker room insight, and hilarious basketball conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. ___________________________________________________________________________ Tune in now! Like, share, and subscribe—we’re on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Watch on YouTube & Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your pods. Follow Us: Dawg Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedawgtalkpod/ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellpope/ Jordan McGruder: https://www.instagram.com/wordsfrommac/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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