About the episode
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open with a thought-provoking question about the NBA playoffs before jumping into the highly anticipated return of the Verriables ahead of all of the playoff excitement. This year, Justin’s playoff Verriables pose questions like: How many teams can realistically win the East? If not the Thunder in the West, then who? Who’s going to be the leap guy? Lastly, the guys predict every matchup on the board and make early Finals picks.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Isaiah Blakely
Summary
- 0:01
Intro
- 3:30
Should the NBA move to a shorter series?
- 6:35
Verriables intro
- 10:10
How many teams can realistically win the East?
- 19:34
If not the Thunder in the West, then who?
- 34:46
Who’s going to be the leap guy?
- 46:27
Which player or team exec has the most riding on this postseason?
- 59:14
Playoff matchup predictions
- 1:26:52
Early Finals picks



