East semis preview, 3-1 comebacks, Embiid’s retribution & the future of the Celtics with John Fanta
5/4/20261 hr 12 min
Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic. What’s next for Boston & Orlando in the offseason?
The pair previews the Eastern Conference semifinals as the Sixers take on the Knicks and the Cavs face off against the Pistons. Plus, what did Round 1 teach us about what teams may prioritize in this year’s Draft?
(0:47) Sixers comeback vs. Celtics
(11:05) Sixers vs. Knicks series preview
(21:21) What’s next for Boston?
(35:49) What’s next for Atlanta?
(39:46) Pistons comeback vs. Magic
(43:04) What’s next for Orlando?
(48:46) Cavs vs. Pistons series preview
(57:41) What’s next for Toronto?
(1:01:49) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities
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First 90 secondsKevin O'Connor· Host0:00
Coming up, we got John Fanta previewing the Eastern Conference semi-finals playoffs, and also talking about what was [laughs] an unbelievable Eastern Conference playoff first round. That's all coming up right now with me and John Fanta.
Christian Polanco0:13
Hey, my name is Christian Polanco, and I am one half of the Cooligans.
Alexis Guerreros0:17
Hey, I'm Alexis Guerreros, the other half.
Christian Polanco0:19
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 Guerreros0:36
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 Polanco0:46
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 Guerreros0:56
[laughs] Exactly, bro. We got big goals, big saves, big vibes, and yes, we always enjoy responsibly.
Christian Polanco1:03
So grab some Smirnoff Ice for your next watch party.
Alexis Guerreros1:06
Mm. Because why? I don't know, maybe 'cause it's colder. Colder than winning on a last second shot, baby.
Christian Polanco1:12
Let's go. Oof, that's ice cold.
Kevin O'Connor· Host1:15
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