Can the Lakers overcome injuries and a daunting path to repeat as champions? Can the Nets’ star-studded trio gain some instant chemistry and ride it to the title? Or perhaps the 2021 NBA champion will be a team flying under the radar. Logan Murdock and Raja Bell from the Real Ones podcast take a look at the biggest questions facing each Finals contender.
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May 20, 2021
Can Nikola Jokic Carry the Denver Nuggets Through the Playoffs?
Logan and Raja talk about Nikola Jokic’s excellent playmaking, what Aaron Gordon has brought to the Nuggets since the trade deadline, and whether they have enough pieces this year to make a deep playoff run
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May 20, 2021
Can Kawhi and Paul George Finally Break the Clipper Curse?
Logan and Raja break down the importance of Paul George’s offense, Kawhi Leonard’s defense, and whether the addition of Playoff Rondo will be enough to win the title
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May 19, 2021
Are LeBron and the Lakers Still the Title Favorites?
Logan and Raja discuss their expectations for the Lakers’ big-man rotation of Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, and Marc Gasol; break down why Dennis Schröder will need to step up in the playoffs; and more
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May 19, 2021
Can Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons Win the Sixers a Title?
Logan and Raja analyze Philly’s excellent defense, discuss Joel Embiid’s importance to the team, and debate whether they’ll have enough offensive firepower to achieve their championship aspirations
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May 18, 2021
Can Chris Paul Lead the Phoenix Suns to a Championship?
Raja and Logan discuss the championship prospects of the young Suns team led by Chris Paul and Devin Booker
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May 18, 2021
Is This Finally the Year for Giannis and the Bucks?
Raja and Logan break down Milwaukee’s excellent transition offense, why this could be the year that it breaks its title drought, and more
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May 17, 2021
Do the Jazz Have Enough Star Power to Win a Title?
Raja Bell and Logan Murdock discuss whether Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert can lead the Jazz to a championship
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May 17, 2021
Can the Nets Win a Title With Their Offense Alone?
Raja Bell and Logan Murdock discuss the Nets’ high-powered offense, whether their defense will come alive in the playoffs, and more