Episode 190

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8th Jun 2023

Peaking Semis and Finals Hype

We delve into the Denver Nuggets' game 3 win over the Miami Heat and anticipate the Alcaraz-Djokovic semi-final at the French Open. We also touch on the current state of the Stanley Cup Finals and discuss Lionel Messi's exciting move to MLS.

Timestamps Approximate

We tip off with BBall Storylines (03:40) dissecting the Denver Nuggets' pivotal Game 3 victory over the Miami Heat, led by the dynamic duo, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, despite the Heat's championship-worthy performance.

In Tennis Talk (14:15) Max shares his anticipation for the thrilling Semi-finals clash at the French Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, alongside notes about the other semifinal between Rudd and Zverev, Swiatek's Rafa impression at Roland, and Canadian womens success outside the singles event.

Talkin Hockey (27:18) we analyze the Stanley Cup Finals, where the Vegas Golden Knights held a 2-0 lead the upper hand over the Florida Panthers, at the time of recording

Wrapping up in the Football Fancave (31:40) we turn our attention to the news that Lionel Messi will be heading to Miami to join the MLS club Inter Miami CF, with Owen fixated on the potential explosion for the MLS, and Max focused on the Saudi rebuttal, in the context of the LIV PGA merger.

All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

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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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