The Playoff Pod with Allen Robinson & Jordan Schultz

The Bucks make it a series. (:20) Monty Williams coaching decisions (7:00) Is home court advantage making an impact? (12:10) How should the NBA be marketing these finals? (19:50) The current state of USA Basketball (21:50) Jrue Holiday’s impact on both sides of the floor. (30:40) Game 4 Predictions (35:45)

Two small market teams in the NBA Finals and the impact it will have on ratings. (:23) How the matchups line up. (4:50) If you are Phoenix, do you make an injured Giannis beat you? (16:15) How do you handle an injury in the playoffs? (24:00) Chris Paul finally getting his chance. (29:35) What  the Bucks need to do to win the series? (36:10)

Allen and Jordan breakdown the past week in the NBA playoffs. (0:12) In a year where the playoffs have been strange, the Jazz squander a big opportunity to win an NBA title. (8:21) The Bucks present a tough matchup for the young Hawks. (13:41) The impact that Chris Paul has had on Devin Booker and the up and coming Suns. (21:51) What is going on in Philly and will Ben Simmons ever fit?

The Playoffs are almost down to the final 4 teams, Allen and Jordan tell you which of those teams they think can win the NBA Finals. With the series now tied at 2-2, which team has the advantage with Kyrie and Harden injured (0:29)? Are the young Suns the most balanced team remaining in the playoffs (5:00)? How much does home court advantage matter (14:25)? Which young superstar would you want to start your franchise with? Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker (18:04)? Who needs to step up and what adjustments do the Clippers need to make in order to grab hold of this series (20:23)? Does Trae have to put the Hawks on his back (30:55)?

With a Game 7 left in the West and some battles brewing in the East, Allen and Jordan talk through all things NBA playoffs. Besides Luka and Kawhi, who will step up in Game 7 (0:16)? Can the Bucks’ defense match the Nets’ explosive offense (8:01)? If Embiid is hurt, how can Philly keep up offensively with Trae Young and the Hawks (17:03)? How can Dallas win Game 7 (31:40)?

The playoffs are heating up, Allen and Jordan break down what they have seen so far and what changes need to be made in order for teams to advance. Can the Clippers make defensive adjustments on Luka in order to get back in the series (0:23)? Devin Booker needs to take on a bigger role in order to give the Suns a chance against the Lakers (7:10). Are the Bucks legit contenders to win the title (14:43)? The Nets are becoming a well oiled machine and what is next for the Celtics (17:25)? Hawks and Knicks battle in a fun series between two teams with bright futures (25:11). Fan behavior and what improvements can be made by the NBA to ensure safety of their players (29:27).

Allen and Jordan preview each first round series of the NBA Playoffs and give their picks on who they like to advance and which players will have the biggest impacts.