3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal

3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the electric first-round matchups in the NBA. The pair discuss the brewing comebacks, from LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers potentially blowing a 3-0 lead to the Houston Rockets, to the rejuvenated Philadelphia 76ers winning against the Boston Celtics in Game 5.

They then talk about the recently eliminated Suns & Trail Blazers and what they should prioritize in the offseason. Plus, the pair debates the validity of the NBA’s proposed “3-2-1" lottery system.

(1:11) Rockets force Game 6 vs. Lakers

(14:49) Pistons force Game 6 vs. Magic

(24:58) Celtics @ 76ers Game 6 preview

(32:31) Nuggets @ Wolves Game 6 preview

(38:58) Cavs win Game 5 vs. Raptors

(42:39) Knicks @ Hawks Game 6 preview

(50:15) Thunder & Spurs advance to west semis

(57:26) Blazers & Suns offseason priorities

(1:08:43) NBA’s new ‘3-2-1 lottery’ proposal

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the scoreboard during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the scoreboard during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. Terrill

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