Episode 191

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15th Jun 2023

The Champs Are Here (2023)

Analysis and Discussion of the Denver Nuggets, Novak Djokovic, and the Vegas Golden Knights, big wins this past week.

Timestamps Approximate:

We tip off in BBall Storylines (01:38) Discussing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets close out of the Miami Heat in 5 games to become this years NBA Champions. We discuss the dogfight of a 5th game, the uphill battle against the ref to pull off the 16-4 run, the legacy of Jimmy Butler and more.

In Tennis Talk (18:01) Max breaks down the key elements of Novak Djokovic's finals win against Casper Rudd, specifically what allowed the Djoker to win in straight sets. He discusses the new fancy things to discuss about the Serbians legacy, and next steps. He also touches on the state of the ATP Grass season a few days in.

Wrapping up Talkin' Hockey (30:55) We discuss the Vegas Golden Knights trouncing of the Florida Panthers to win the Stanely Cup on a 9-3 effort. We touch on the Panthers injuries and the style of play that might've led to them, the Golden Knights incredible success so far as a franchise, and the future of Vegas sports.

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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