NBA Playoff Preview — HPP S4-E27

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Thunder recorded an NBA-best 68 regular-season wins in 2024-25, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This season, SGA ranked either first or second in the NBA for PPG (32.7), PER (30.7), win shares (16.7), and plus-minus (11.5).

It’s that time of year again.  The NBA Playoffs are here!   In a new episode of the Hoops Prospects Podcast, the guys preview the tournament and make their predictions.  Also, there is an interesting discussion of what is going on in Dallas with Nico Harrison and the Mavericks in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade, plus a new segment called “The Draft.”

CHAPTERS:

1.  NBA Notebook (1:55)

  • A Look at the Play-in Games
  • Nico Harrison Meets the Press
  • Sleeper Teams in the Playoffs
  • Sleeper Players in the Playoffs

2.  Picks of the Week (42:39)

  • Thunder vs. Mavericks/Grizzlies
  • Nuggets vs. Clippers
  • Lakers vs. Timberwolves
  • Rockets vs. Warriors
  • Cavaliers vs. Heat/Hawks
  • Pacers vs. Bucks
  • Knicks vs. Pistons
  • Celtics vs. Magic
  • NBA Champion

3.  “The Draft” (1:51:10)

Author

  • Richard C. Harris

    Richard has worked as a sports writer/editor/scout/analyst since 1998. He has been credentialed for a variety of special events and games by the NBA, the NFL, the G League, and numerous college athletic programs and conferences. He has contributed to various magazines, radio shows, and a number of other sites, including ESPN.com, SI.com, and USAToday.com. Richard is the former CEO of FantasyFootballExperts.com and a former member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). An active member of the US Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), Rich is currently the Managing Director at Hoops Prospects, a site that specializes in evaluating potential pro basketball talent. Follow on Twitter @HoopsProspects.

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