WATCH YO MOUTH! πŸ–πŸ€£ Perk gloats his Wolves' G7 prediction + Mavs-Wolves preview | First Take

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20 May 202410:54

Summary

TLDRIn a heated discussion, the transcript captures a sports analyst confidently predicting a seven-game series win for Minnesota, despite initial skepticism. The conversation highlights the Timberwolves' impressive defense and key players' performances, particularly Anthony Edwards' leadership and resilience. The analyst also anticipates an exciting next round against formidable opponents, emphasizing the importance of star players and the potential for a historic individual performance by Edwards. The debate also touches on team strategies, player matchups, and the impact of the Denver altitude on gameplay.

Takeaways

  • πŸ† The speaker confidently predicts that the Minnesota Timberwolves will win the series, going to a decisive Game 7.
  • πŸŽ‰ There's a playful banter and rivalry between the speakers, with one claiming to have predicted the Timberwolves' success earlier.
  • πŸ€” The importance of Minnesota's defense is highlighted, with the team's resilience and ability to make a strong comeback being emphasized.
  • 🌟 Anthony Edwards is praised for his leadership and commitment to the team's success, despite his personal shooting struggles.
  • πŸ“ˆ The Timberwolves' performance is dissected, noting key contributions from players like Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and D'Angelo Russell.
  • πŸ€ The anticipation for the next round is expressed, with excitement building for matchups featuring high-profile players like Luka DončiΔ‡ and Kyrie Irving.
  • πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ There's a debate about the Dallas Mavericks' path to the Western Conference Finals, questioning the strength of their opponents and their own capabilities.
  • πŸ” The potential strategies for the Mavericks are considered, particularly regarding how they might use their big men against the Timberwolves' size and rebounding.
  • πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ The Timberwolves' ability to overcome the altitude in Denver is mentioned as a testament to their physical toughness and team spirit.
  • πŸ† The speaker argues that Anthony Edwards is on the verge of a historic individual playoff run, comparing his potential achievements to those of Magic Johnson.
  • πŸ€” There's a consideration of how the Mavericks might adjust their lineup to better match up against the Timberwolves, with a focus on PJ Washington's role.

Q & A

  • Who is predicting that the Minnesota Timberwolves will win the series?

    -The speaker, referred to as 'big perk,' is predicting that the Minnesota Timberwolves will win the series.

  • What was the initial prediction about the series between Minnesota and Denver?

    -Initially, it was predicted that Minnesota would sweep Denver, but this did not happen, leading to an apology from the speaker.

  • What is the speaker's view on the importance of Minnesota's defense?

    -The speaker emphasizes the importance of Minnesota's defense, describing it as turning into 'piranhas' and contributing significantly to their win.

  • Who is Anthony Edwards and what is his role in the team's success?

    -Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, noted for his leadership and commitment to the team's success, even when his personal shooting performance is not at its best.

  • What was the significant run by Minnesota in the game discussed?

    -Minnesota had a significant 54 to 24 run in the second half and a 28 to 9 run at the end of the third quarter.

  • What is the speaker's anticipation for the next round of games?

    -The speaker is excited about the prospect of a match-up between high-profile players like Ant-Man (Anthony Edwards), Luca (DončiΔ‡), and Kyrie (Irving).

  • What is the speaker's opinion on Dallas' journey to the Western Conference Finals?

    -The speaker acknowledges Dallas' achievements but suggests that their path was somewhat easier due to favorable match-ups and the absence of key players from opposing teams.

  • What is the significance of the term 'Ant-Man' in this context?

    -In this context, 'Ant-Man' is a nickname for Anthony Edwards, highlighting his role as a key player and potential game-changer.

  • What does the speaker believe about Anthony Edwards' potential performance?

    -The speaker believes that Anthony Edwards is on the verge of having one of the greatest individual runs in NBA history, potentially leading to a Finals MVP at the age of 22.

  • What is the speaker's view on the importance of match-ups in the NBA playoffs?

    -The speaker highlights the importance of match-ups, especially the ability of certain players to exploit mismatches and the strategic decisions teams make regarding their big men.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ€ Minnesota's Resilient Victory and Anticipation for Next Round

The speaker confidently predicts that the Minnesota Timberwolves will win the series in seven games, overcoming the Denver Nuggets in game six and seven. They emphasize the Timberwolves' strong defense, which they liken to piranhas, and highlight a significant scoring run in the second half of the game. The leadership of Anthony Edwards is praised, despite his poor shooting percentage, as he led the team with his commitment to setting picks and screens. Other key players like Rudy Gobert, Anthony Towns, and Mike Conley Jr. are also commended for their contributions. The speaker looks forward to the next round, excited about the prospect of a high-scoring series featuring star players like Kyrie, Luca, and Ant-Man.

05:04

πŸ€” Analyzing Matchups and the Impact of Altitude on Performance

The discussion shifts to the Dallas Mavericks' strategy, questioning whether they will play both Lively and Gaff together against the Timberwolves, given the size and rebounding advantage of Minnesota. The importance of second chance points and the Timberwolves' ability to exploit mismatches is noted. The speaker argues that the Mavericks' journey to the Western Conference Finals has been easier compared to what the Timberwolves have faced. They emphasize the Timberwolves' resilience, especially when playing in Denver's high altitude, and their ability to come back from a 20-point deficit. The speaker also asserts that the Timberwolves are built to withstand pressure, as evidenced by their victory despite poor shooting performances from key players.

10:04

πŸ† Predictions and Speculations on the NBA Finals

The speaker asserts that the Minnesota Timberwolves are destined for the NBA Finals and possibly the championship, based on their performance against formidable opponents. They compare Anthony Edwards' potential individual success to legendary players like Magic Johnson, suggesting that Edwards could become the youngest Finals MVP since Magic. The speaker also contemplates the potential matchups in the NBA Finals, particularly a possible face-off against the Boston Celtics and their star player, Jason Tatum. The conversation ends with some uncertainty about the outcome of the series, with the speaker requesting more time to make a decision, while acknowledging the strengths of both teams.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Seven games series

A 'seven games series' refers to a best-of-seven playoff format in sports, typically seen in basketball, where the first team to win four games advances. In the context of the video, it's about a prediction that the series between Minnesota and another team will extend to the full seven games, with Minnesota ultimately winning.

πŸ’‘Victory lap

A 'victory lap' is a celebratory round made by a winner, often in sports, to acknowledge their victory. In the script, it's mentioned in a sarcastic tone, suggesting that someone is prematurely celebrating a win that has not yet been secured.

πŸ’‘Defense

In sports, 'defense' refers to the actions of a team or player intended to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The script emphasizes Minnesota's strong defense as a key factor in their success, describing it as turning into 'piranhas' during crucial moments of the game.

πŸ’‘Playoffs

The 'playoffs' are a series of elimination games played after the regular season to determine the overall champion. The script discusses various outcomes and predictions for different playoff series in the NBA.

πŸ’‘Altitude

In the context of sports, 'altitude' can refer to the effect of high-altitude venues on player performance. The script mentions how playing in Denver, which is at a high altitude, can be challenging for visiting teams due to the physical demands it imposes.

πŸ’‘Leadership

'Leadership' in a sports context refers to the ability of a player or coach to guide and inspire their team towards success. The script praises Anthony Edwards for his leadership, despite having an off night shooting, by focusing on other ways to contribute to the team's victory.

πŸ’‘Game seven

A 'game seven' is the seventh and decisive game in a best-of-seven playoff series. The script predicts that the series will go to a game seven, where Minnesota is expected to win.

πŸ’‘Second chance points

'Second chance points' are points scored from rebounded missed shots. The script discusses the importance of these points in the Timberwolves' game strategy, as they capitalize on multiple opportunities from rebounds.

πŸ’‘Underestimated

To be 'underestimated' means to be judged as less good or less capable than one actually is. The script suggests that the Dallas Mavericks are underestimated, particularly in terms of their defensive capabilities.

πŸ’‘Theater and stars

In the context of sports, 'theater and stars' refers to the dramatic and entertaining aspects of the game, often associated with high-profile players. The script uses this term to express excitement about the potential matchups in the next round, highlighting the importance of star players in creating compelling narratives.

πŸ’‘Individual performance

An 'individual performance' highlights the achievements of a single player in a game or series. The script discusses the potential for Anthony Edwards to have one of the greatest individual runs in NBA history, comparing his anticipated performance to legendary players like Magic Johnson.

Highlights

Prediction that the series will go to seven games with Minnesota winning game six and ultimately the series.

Minnesota's defense described as turning into 'piranhas' with a significant 54 to 24 run in the second half.

Anthony Edwards praised for his leadership despite shooting only 25% from the field.

Rudy Gobert and Anthony Towns' contributions to the game with Towns grabbing offensive rebounds.

Mike Conley Jr.'s performance in his first game seven win after previously going 0-4.

Discussion on the anticipation of the next round's defense against Luka DončiΔ‡ and Kyrie Irving.

The potential strategy adjustments for the Dallas Mavericks in the face of Minnesota's size and rebounding.

The importance of Dallas's ability to stretch the floor against Minnesota's defense.

Anthony Edwards' potential for one of the greatest individual runs in NBA history.

The challenge of playing in Denver due to the altitude and its impact on the game.

Minnesota's resilience in coming back from a 20-point deficit.

The comparison of Dallas's journey to the Western Conference Finals with their previous matchups.

The role of PJ Washington as the X-Factor for the Mavericks.

The anticipation of the storyline involving young players like Luka DončiΔ‡, Anthony Edwards, and Kyrie Irving.

The debate over who will take the throne in the NBA, with a focus on the upcoming series.

The decision to wait until the next day to make a prediction on the series outcome.

Transcripts

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this series is going seven games

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Minnesota is going to win win game six

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and then it's going to be a game seven

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and Minnesota is going to pull it

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off okay big perk nailing it right on

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the head go ahead with your bad self

00:15

take your Victory lap with the Nuggets

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being eliminated this will be the six

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straight season oh go ahead go ahead

00:23

yeah oh I am M I'm sorry to cut you off

00:26

but a certain individual on the side of

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you he was over there talking about how

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embarrassed he was and apologizing to

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the American public the other day and

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I'm sitting up here saying why the

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timber wolves are going to win this

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series and Shannon you don't get to

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laugh because the last time I checked

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you picked the Nuggets to win this

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series and I've been coming on here time

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and time again yeah but I've been coming

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on here time and time again preaching to

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you guys about this Minnesota Temple W

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defense it is just it is just different

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hey you better watch your mouth you

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better watch your mouth first of all I

01:01

pick Minnesota to win this series first

01:03

of all I pick listen and I I can say

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that cuz I know Miss I know I know Mrs

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big perk is watching you understand I'm

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saying and she I got to monitor my to

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she just be Mrs perk and not Mrs big

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perk that is a big boy right there that

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is a big boy right there but the point

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is Mrs perk Mrs perk the point is is

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that I picked Minnesota to win this

01:20

series what I apologized about is that I

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thought they were GNA sweep Denver so my

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apology was

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warranted so you watch your mouth okay

01:29

okay all right now go

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ahead he see what I'm talking about perk

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see you don't understand how to handle

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Prosperity you got but you got to take a

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shot at

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me oh

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God he's saying this the pit right now

01:49

you don't know how to handle Prosperity

01:51

sh own people take him to church my Lord

01:55

go ahead man but you see what I'm see

01:57

what I'm saying listen I was watching

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the show earlier and y'all let y'all let

02:01

Shannon get away with that Victory lap

02:03

talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder

02:06

when the team that the team that they

02:08

lost to he didn't have faith in the

02:10

Dallas Mavericks we was on here arguing

02:12

about Kyrie and Luca before the play

02:15

before the playoffs started so when it

02:17

come listen when it comes to the Western

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Conference Al okay I'm like Shannon is

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the weather man you know what I'm saying

02:24

him and the weatherman are in the same

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field they're the only two people that I

02:28

know could get it 80% wrong majority of

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the time is still come on here and talk

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about the Western

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Conference good Lord good Lord hey I got

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it right what it matter I got the I got

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the I got the pap right and I got the M

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right what it matter sh what it matter

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that's what it is that's what it is

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that's your story what I got it right

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when it matter it matter it matter y'all

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are unbelievable man listen you all are

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rubbing off on me listen I gotta tell

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you though I gotta tell you though

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I how Minnesota won this game what I'm

03:04

paying attention to yeah their defense

03:07

turned into a bunch of

03:08

piranhas and that 28 to9 run the end the

03:11

third quarter overall a 54 to 24 run in

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the second half I I I you you just when

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you saw them clamp down on Denver you

03:24

said wow and I got to tell you something

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right

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now Anthony Edwards can't say enough

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about him his leadership wasn't having

03:33

it on only shot 25% from the field but

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was talking about how he was going to

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set picks how he was gonna set screens

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he was gon to do whatever it took to win

03:40

Rudy go showed up Carl Anthony Town

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showed up Nas Reed would one offensive

03:46

rebound or put back after another and

03:48

Mike connley Jr winning his first game

03:51

seven after going 0 and four in those

03:53

game seven the Steady Hand that he was

03:55

key steals key three-point shots what

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have you can't say enough about what I

04:01

saw from Minnesota but I I find

04:04

myself salivating over the next round

04:08

because you see what that defense

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against

04:12

Minnesota Luca and Kyrie are next and

04:17

love me some Jamal Murray you know

04:20

respect the hell out of Porter Aaron

04:22

Gordon all of these brothers but when

04:24

you talk about offense and you got a guy

04:26

like Ant-Man saying oh I got Kyrie next

04:29

round oh damn now we talking about a

04:32

show ladies and gentlemen we're talking

04:34

about Ant-Man and Luca and Kyrie and I

04:39

know there's more to it than that and we

04:41

know that Dallas like legs pointed out

04:43

is underestimated and not appreciated

04:46

enough for their defensive prowers and

04:48

how they've amped things up since Gaff

04:50

has arrived along with PJ Washington but

04:53

I got to tell you something damn it this

04:55

is a sports is about theater and theater

04:57

is about stars and when I think about

04:59

yes and I think about Kyrie Luca and

05:03

Antman Lord have mercy I can't wait I

05:07

can't

05:08

wait the Mavericks don't really like to

05:11

play Lively the second and Gaff together

05:14

normally they're interchangeable they go

05:16

with PJ and and the back court do you

05:19

think they might really be switched that

05:21

up if I'm not mistaken I think Java

05:22

McGee on that side is also with the

05:24

Mavericks and could he could it be a

05:27

situation where we see no he's not there

05:29

could we see both of those big guys from

05:31

the M from the Mavericks because they

05:34

got so much size with the uh with the

05:36

Timberwolves and the rebounding that's

05:39

the key because they get second chance

05:41

after second chance and sooner or later

05:43

those Second Chance points start to add

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up they make a living in the paint and I

05:47

love Carl Anthony towns yesterday

05:49

anytime he got a switch he punish the

05:52

guy down

05:54

low look I get what you saying but it's

05:58

going to be hard because either one of

06:00

those guys when you talk about Gafford

06:01

and L could stretch the floor right in

06:04

order to play two bigs one of those guys

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got to be able to stretch the floor

06:08

that's why it works perfect when it

06:10

comes down to the Minnesota timberwoods

06:12

because Carl Anthony towns uh his cap

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his uh his thing on shooting a

06:16

three-point shot correct when I look at

06:18

Minnesota when I look at Minnesota this

06:21

is what I want to talk about when we

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talk about last night game and and

06:25

Shannon this is what I want you to tell

06:27

the American people on how hard it is

06:30

for guys to play in Denver when it comes

06:33

down to the altitude Oh yeah and when

06:36

I yeah and when I why I bring that up

06:39

because what we saw yesterday we saw

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last night this team go down 20 points

06:44

and throughout the course of the game

06:45

when we thought when I thought they was

06:47

about to wear down they got stronger

06:49

they got stronger and yic and Murray was

06:52

the guys that wore down and I said you

06:54

know what this team is really like that

06:57

they're built like that on a night when

06:58

Anthony was shot 6 for 24 they won the

07:02

basketball game because they because

07:04

they stay true to who they are and

07:06

that's defensive wolves when they come

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down to embracing the huh but per perk

07:12

what is Dallas built

07:14

like no no but look this is my thing

07:17

just look at let's look at the journey

07:19

right I'm not knocking Dallas for

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getting to the Western Conference Finals

07:23

okay but first round they match up

07:25

against the Los Angeles Clippers without

07:27

Ka wild lard right and you you're going

07:30

yeah you're going against James Harden

07:31

and PG we know how they disappear in the

07:34

postseason and damn it they did that

07:36

okay in the second round you're going

07:38

against a young Oklahoma City Thunder

07:40

and all season long Shannon I heard you

07:42

say this Stephen A I heard you said damn

07:45

I even heard Molly say this the Oklahoma

07:48

City needed to add dep to their big to

07:51

their big position Chad is not enough

07:53

and what Dallas did they exposed that

07:56

they can't expose that with the

07:57

Minnesota Timberwolves because now you

07:59

have Rudy back there that's going to be

08:01

able to be Roman free because he don't

08:03

have the responsibility of worrying

08:05

about a yic this is why I got the

08:07

Minnesota timberwoods going to the NBA

08:10

finals and winning the NBA championship

08:13

and the last thing I'mma say Anthony

08:16

Edwards is on the verge of having one of

08:19

the greatest individual runs in NBA

08:23

history okay if you look at him going

08:25

through Kevin Durant and the Phoenix

08:27

Suns okay then knocking off the

08:29

defending champs and the MVP and the

08:32

best player in the world in joic and now

08:34

he's facing Luca and Kyrie and then if

08:37

he get to the NBA finals which I believe

08:39

he will and then match up against the

08:41

Boston Celtics because I had them coming

08:43

out of the East and you m match up with

08:45

Jason Tatum and that Celtic team that

08:47

won 60 plus games and you knocked them

08:50

off name me a better individual

08:52

performance for you have to go back to

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Magic you have to go back to somebody

08:57

like magic when magic did what he did

08:59

did he won the finals MVP Stephen A I

09:01

know you remember this at the age of 20

09:03

Ant-Man would probably end up being

09:05

Finals MVP at the age of 22 so I occur

09:08

but I misspoke it's pow it's po that's

09:10

the big not javel McGee so they do have

09:12

three bigs and he hadn't really been

09:14

playing a lot but it's going to be very

09:16

interesting to see how Dallas match up

09:19

with the bigs the twin tow from the

09:20

Minnesota Timberwolf because like you

09:22

said cat can stretch the floor but what

09:24

he's starting to do now is punish those

09:27

M mismatches and not s for that

09:29

three-point shot I'm anxious to see this

09:31

match up I really am cuz I want to see

09:33

Ant-Man and I want to see Luca and Kyrie

09:35

because that's the storyline two young

09:38

players Luca 25 Ant-Man 22 okay somebody

09:42

got to take the

09:43

throne shanon who are you who are to who

09:45

are you guys all taking in the series

09:48

damn I haven't decied timber wolves I

09:51

know you I got Minnesota can I wait can

09:53

I wait can I wait till the can I wait

09:55

till

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tomorrow it's really hard

10:00

let you I'll let you wait till tomorrow

10:02

I will I'll give you that I will tell

10:04

you I got I got the timber wolves as

10:06

well I just haven't decided whether it's

10:08

going six or seven but I got the timber

10:10

wolves because when you think about it

10:11

it's hard to pick against Minnesota

10:13

because they did go on the road and

10:16

knock off the defending champs with the

10:17

best player in the league but man the

10:20

way Luca and Kyrie can put the ball in

10:22

and not PJ because PJ Washington is The

10:24

X Factor because there was a stretch

10:26

there PJ was playing the best of anybody

10:29

on the Mavericks and those big sh those

10:31

big threes and those big two point uh

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the the files that he created on Shay

10:36

was huge for him and that's what they

10:37

need a third scoring option so I I I

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I'll get back to you tomorrow

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