Episode 176

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14th Feb 2023

Superbowl/NBA Trade Deadline/UFC 284

One of our biggest/most packed episodes to date, recapping an electric Superbowl, going through all the biggest NBA trades last week, reliving this weekend's superfight of Islam Makachev vs Alexander Volkanovski, and some Tennis ATP recaps and previews.

Timestamps Approximate

We kick off in Football Fancave (08:26) Recapping the fantastic Superbowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, that saw the Chiefs win by last minute Field Goal. We talk the Quarterback duel between Hurts and Mahomes, the Eagles few but costly mistakes, risky playcalling vs uber risky playcalling, along with the halftime show and other spectacle notes.

In BBall Storylines (25:18) We look at all the big trades that occured last week after the Kyrie Mavs deal. Starting with the deal between the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns. We also talk the Trailblazers retooling, the Jazz Lakers Timberwolves 3 way that saw Westbrook leave the Lakers, our Toronto Raptors elect to buy rather than sell, and many other small pieces.

Combat Corner (01:03:26) See's Max give his thoughts on the fight between Islam Makachev and Alexander Volkanovski that saw Makachev makes his first title defence. Talking the tactics and implementation of Volkanovski, Makachev's counter striking, and more.

Wrapping up with Tennis Talk (01:09:45) Recaps of last weeks 3 ATP 250 events, and previews of the Rotterdam 500, Delray 250 and Argentinian Open 250.

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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