Episode 58

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17th Jun 2021

Ep 58: Unexpected NBA Game 5s

Euro cup action, crazy NBA 2nd round game 5s, NHL 3rd round playoff coverage, ATP Grass season talk and more on this episode of the pod!

Timestamps Approximate

We kick off with Football Fancave (04:17) where Owen covers all the action in the group play at the Euro cup from day 4-7. as well as Canada's big win over Haiti and a historic goaltender Fumble

Max has some quick thoughts in Combat Corner (14:23) about Dan Ige vs Chan Sung Jung the Korean Zombie.

BBall Storylines (20:07) takes up the bulk of the show, talking about a proposed examination of rules against an unnatural shooting motion. Breaking down a collapse of epic proportions by the Philadelphia 76ers giving the Atlanta Hawks a game 5 win off a 40-19 4th quarter, after being down 26. We talk game 5 of the Utah Jazz and L.A Clippers that saw the Clippers get the W without Kawhi thanks to a strong Paul George game. Speculate whether Chris Paul has Covid-19 and which team a Paul-less Suns matches up better against. And wrap up with Kevin Durant's historic 49-17-10 that led the Brooklyn Nets to a game 5 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

In Talkin' Hockey (57:50) we go through each of the first 2 games played in the 3rd round. With both the Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning having their series sit at 1 game apiece.

Some quick Tennis Talk (01:03:28) discussing the currently ongoing grass season and Wimbledon prospects, as well as Nadal and Osaka's withdrawals.

Wrap up the show with a Baseball Bit (01:09:07) as Owen mopes about the BlueJays Bullpen

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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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