Episode 6

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11th Dec 2020

Episode 6: Top 10 NBA players & NHL Canadian Division

In this episode we cover the usual NFL roundup, some UFC Jon Jones talk, NBA top 10 players and the NHL is coming back!

Starting off with Owen's NFL Corner (03:10-15:37) He recaps the Rams beatdown of the Patriots (03:15) and says so long to the longtime Patriots dynasty. Previewing this coming week we get Chiefs vs Dolphins (06:22) Buccaneers vs Vikings (07:32) Bills vs Steelers (09:20) and Ravens vs Browns (11:49). Ending with Owen's fantasy sleeper (14:18) as playoff fantasy begins.

In Max's Combat Corner (15:38-34:14) He talks about Jon Jones' move to heavyweight, what will we be looking for(15:50)? Can he claim or cement GOAT status (19:32)? In other MMA/UFC news the lawsuit alleging UFC illegal monopolistic practices, has been granted class action status (27:42). We discuss what this means and what we're looking for going forward.

NBA Talk (34:16-01:15:17) We discuss a CBS list of the top NBA players in the league, mainly 1-10 (34:27) with some load management talk snuck in there. Paul George's extension with the Clippers (47:01) what it means for the team and Kawhai. As well as the current Superstar-demanding-where-they-go state of the league (53:15), what it means for James Harden and the Houston Rockets (55:30). Owen continues to stay on top of the who's who for the 2021 NBA Draft (01:07:14), and gives a preview of the preseason opening games (01:11:56).

NHL Talk (01:15:18-01:25:21) The NHL seems set to return January 15th! We talk about the Canadian division (01:15:35), then all the rest of the divisions(01:22:40).

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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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