The nerds react to the Lakers' impressive Game 1 win over the Warriors behind a dominant showing from Anthony Davis and discuss whether LeBron James has to improve for LA to advance. Then, they break down how Julius Randle and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat without Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic's masterpiece over Phoenix and his case as the GOAT offensive center, and James Harden shocking the Boston Celtics.
Timestamps
00:00:30 - Lakers defeat Warriors in Game 1
00:15:41 - Knicks even up series 1-1 against Jimmy-less Heat in Game 2
00:27:44 - Nuggets take 2-0 series lead over Suns & Chris Paul goes down
00:32:35 - Why Nikola Jokic is one of the best playoff scorers ever
00:45:38 - 76ers defeat Celtics in Game 1 without MVP Joel Embiid
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