Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
4/13/20261 hr 22 min
Kevin O’Connor is joined by The Athletic’s Es Baraheni to discuss the biggest questions going into this year’s NBA playoffs. Who’s the league’s most dangerous play-in team? Can LeBron James & the Lakers make it past the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?
Plus, Moussa Diabate joins the show to talk about his growth and give his thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ special run going into the play-in tournament.
(1:30) Wolves vs. Nuggets RD 1
(15:06) Rockets vs. Lakers RD 1
(19:55) West Play-In preview
(25:30) Raptors vs. Cavs RD 1
(29:31) Hawks vs. Knicks RD 1
(32:01) East Play-In preview
(42:06) NBA Playoff superlatives
(1:01:47) Moussa Diabate joins the show
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First 90 secondsKevin O'Connor· Host0:00
Coming up, got Es Berejiklian talking about everything that happened this weekend in the NBA, looking ahead to the NBA playoffs and the play-in happening this week finally. Best time of the year. I mean, we got playoffs coming up, we got the play-in, we got the draft. Doesn't get better than this in the NBA. Then later in the show, I got Moussa Diabate from the Charlotte Hornets joining me for a conversation previewing the play-in for the Hornets, talking about his game and his journey. Really fun podcast coming up right now. 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 getting last minute tickets to games can be a bit of a pain. The Game Time app makes it easy, though, for fans because in just a few taps, you can get your tickets on time and at the best price. And what I love, fees are always included. I first noticed that when I was mapping out my concert calendar for the remainder of the season, 'cause I'm thinking about seeing this band called The Last Dinner Party, and I noticed when I was going to purchase tickets that it was so nice to see that there was no hidden fees at the end when deciding whether to buy the tickets or not. Finally, transparency. And with the Game Time guarantee, you know the tickets you're gonna get are 100% authentic. I go to most NBA games these days using my credentials, but when I decide to go with friends or take a date, I'll be using the Game Time app to snag them. So take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Game Time. Download the Game Time app, create an account, and use code KOC for $20 off your first purchase.