Episode 218

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Published on:

20th Mar 2024

Brackets/#1 Race/Alcaraz's Revenge

March Madness Preview, NBA standings, Leafs talk, Indian Wells Recap and more this pod!

Timestamps Approximate

Tipping Off in BBall Storylines (01:44) Owen gives his thoughts on why the mens side is losing steam while the women's is peaking for the upcoming March Madness tournament. The boys then talk the 3 way race for first in the NBA Western Conference between the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Talkin' Hockey (15:32) We talk the Toronto Maple Leafs blown lead late in the 3rd against Carolina, and all the playoff demons and worries that start popping up this time of year.

Tennis Talk (19:08) Max recaps Carlos Alcaraz's path to a successful title defence at Indian Wells, beating multiple opponenets who had winning head to heads against him, rain delays and bee invasions along the way. Also a little hype for the Miami Open.

Wrapping up in Football Fancave (31:09) Owen talks Champions League quarter finals and the end of the TFC winning streak.

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Sports NextDoor
Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
Run by two Childhood BestFriends: Sports NextDoor is a next generation sports show. Hybriding the daily show delivery format of the TV era with the freedom of the internet. Sports NextDoor gives the most interesting sports topics of the week the treatment they deserve, unhampered by: length, troll takes, or excessive cordiality. Hosted by two lifelong friends, and sports fans. Max and Owen record themselves doing what they have for 15 years: discussing the weekly games, trades, and prospects in the NBA & NHL and informing each other about what happened in their own areas of interest. Airing twice a week in audio and video format, with regular segments: Baseball Bit, BBall Storylines, Combat Corner, Football Fancave, Talkin’ Hockey, and Tennis Talk. Catch Sports NextDoor on Youtube or all available podcast streaming platforms!

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