3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal
4/30/20261 hr 43 min
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
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First 90 secondsKevin O'Connor· Host0:00
We got some 3-0 and 3-1 series comebacks potentially brewing. Tom Haberstroh and I start off the show talking about those. Then we hit every other series still going on in the playoffs, the ones that are over, and then the NBA's new draft lottery reform proposal. We dive deep into that at the end of the show. That's all coming up right now.
Christian Polanco0:19
Hey, my name is Christian Polanco, and I am one half of the Cooligans.
Alexis Guerreros0:23
Hey, I'm Alexis Guerreros, the other half.
Christian Polanco0:25
And together we cover all things soccer on Yahoo Sports. And we got a quick announcement. We got a new sponsor alert. Our fridge just got a little more exciting because Smirnoff Ice is officially partnering with the Cooligans as we react to some of the coldest moments in the beautiful game.
Alexis Guerreros0:42
Yeah, baby, 'cause nothing says ice cold moment like the group chat blowing up while you're sipping on a cold, crisp, and refreshing Smirnoff Ice all in your hands.
Christian Polanco0:52
Smirnoff Ice has been a classic for those exact moments, and now they've got a zero sugar- Ooh ... 100-calorie option, which means you can keep it light even when the match gets heavy.
Alexis Guerreros1:02
[laughs] Exactly, bro. We got big goals, big saves, big vibes, and yes, we always enjoy responsibly.
Christian Polanco1:09
So grab some Smirnoff Ice for your next watch party.
Alexis Guerreros1:12
Hmm, because why? I don't know. Maybe 'cause it's colder. Colder than winning on a last second shot, baby.
Christian Polanco1:18
Let's go. Oof, that's ice cold.
Kevin O'Connor· Host1:21
Today's episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show is presented by Game Time. With the NBA back in full swing, nothing's better than being in the stands, but