NBA Playoffs Play-in Game Reaction and First Round Preview + Q and A

ESPN NBA senior writer Vince Goodwill joins Domonique and Charlie to preview the first round of the NBA playoffs. Are the Celtics the clear favorites in the East? What is the ceiling for Wemby? And how much should we expect from playoff LeBron? Plus, where does SGA rank among the league’s true elite? The guys end it with a Q and A—what’s the best way to share NBA playoff revenue?—and they react to the new Commanders uniforms. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Thoughts on the Warriors/Clippers play-in game 7:17 Should LaMelo’s punishment have been harsher? 13:53 Thoughts on a possible Hornets/Pistons matchup 18:53 What are your expectations for the Pistons? 20:48 Which Eastern Conference teams are running out of time to contend? 24:12 Are the Celtics a clear favorite in the East? 27:56 What is the ceiling for Wemby in the playoffs? 35:18 How far is SGA from entering the all-time greats conversation? 39:31 How excited should we be to watch playoff LeBron? 42:02 What if the NBA only shared playoff revenue among teams still competing in each round? 45:03 What do you think of the Commanders’ new uniforms? 47:52 Any chance the Cowboys move up to six to draft Sonny Styles? 51:30 What should the PGA Tour do with LIV golfers? 58:35 There’s a secret kiln that was unearthed at Monticello!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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