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2025 Schedule

2025 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Hour 1: Pay My Penance

Joe Fortenbaugh & Q Myers discuss the Warriors proving they can win without Jimmy Butler or Steph Curry at their best. The guys discuss if Heat Culture died last night and one of our callers gets taken to task for a bold proclamation he made yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Awaking Himmy

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are in awe of Jimmy Butler's performance in Game 4 as Dillon Brooks awoke a beast! The Heat get swept. Plus George Kittle gets paid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Is Heat Culture a Myth?

The Heat got blown out and swept by the Cavs in historically embarrassing fashion. Is Heat Culture a myth? Callers weigh in. Plus, Norris Cole joins the show and we get in some Quick Hitters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Miscues cost Rockets in Game 4 loss; 'We're going to get it'

Despite their physical play, costly miscues led to the Rockets' 109-106 Game 4 loss to the Warriors on Monday night, and they now trail in the first-round series 3-1.

Boston Celtics coach Sam Cassell - African players don't need to emulate Olajuwon anymore

Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell told ESPN that African basketball has developed to the point where players from the continent no longer have to mirror his former Houston Rockets teammate, Hakeem Olajuwon.

Warriors praise ailing Butler's 'humongous' effort in Game 4 win

Golden State's Jimmy Butler, playing through an injured tailbone, returned from a one-game absence to put his team one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.