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Speaker 1: rest of the playoffs. So, as I said at the

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Speaker 1: And like again, I'm gonna be keeping my eye on

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Speaker 1: they're gonna go pretty low level, pretty low level, to

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Speaker 1: for the challenge but not worried about the Porzingis injury.

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Speaker 1: I think he's gonna be able to come back and

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Speaker 1: that is all I have for tonight. As always that

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Speaker 1: sincerely appreciate you guys for supporting the show. The plan

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Speaker 1: as of right now, I would imagine tomorrow morning, I'm

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Speaker 1: gonna get you guys reactions to Cavs Magic as well

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Speaker 1: as Pacers Bucks. If there's a eulogy involved there, we'll see,

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Speaker 1: depending on if the Pacers can close the deal. And

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Speaker 1: then I'm currently working on the Timberwolves Nuggets series preview,

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Speaker 1: and when I have that up, and i'll have it

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Speaker 1: i'll let you guys know. Actually no it I've confirmed.

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Speaker 1: We scheduled Adamarus, who covers the Nuggets. He's coming on

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Speaker 1: a series preview on Nuggets Wolves as well. I will

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Speaker 1: see you guys tomorrow morning for a couple more game breakdowns.

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