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Why the Outcome of Celtics-Sixers Rests on Embiid's Shoulders | ALL NBA PODCAST

nba@allcitynetwork.com (Adam Mares, Tim Legler) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:17:33 +0000

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and adjustments, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers holding off the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid’s dominant performance, while also discussing how his presence shapes Philly’s identity. They analyze the 76ers’ defensive strategy, how it disrupted Boston’s offense, and whether either team can adjust moving forward. The episode also covers the Orlando Magic taking a 3-1 lead over the Detroit Pistons, a physical and uneven series impacted by injuries, and the offensive limitations both teams are facing. They dive into Desmond Bane’s increased importance, the growing challenge of guarding Cade Cunningham, and which teams are most likely to pull off a comeback. The conversation wraps with bigger-picture playoff questions, including which teams should have made in-season moves and what the most important qualities are for winning in the postseason.

00:00 - Intro

01:35 Sixers hold off Boston

02:51 Joel Embiid was dominant in Game 5 but complicates 76ers’ identity

12:07 Philly had Embiid in a deep drop and it cut down Boston’s C&S attempts

14:40 Boston wasn’t able to do what they do best

16:40 Can Philly repeat that game plan?

18:25 Can Boston adjust?

22:15 Grimes plays as hard as anyone in the league

29:24 Magic take a 3-1 lead on the Pistons

30:12 This series has been ugly + Franz injury

32:24 Both of these offenses have huge shooting holes

35:08 Bane’s offense matters more without Wagner

36:00 guarding Cade is going to get harder

42:00 Who is most likely to pull off a comeback?

47:32 Who should have made a big in-season move?

53:48 What is the most important playoff quality?

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Winners & Losers of the First Round: Gobert, Mobley, LeBron, Jokic & More | ALL NBA PODCAST

nba@allcitynetwork.com (Adam Mares, Jason Timpf) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:53 +0000

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the San Antonio Spurs taking a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers and how Victor Wembanyama is maximizing his impact, especially off the ball, while anchoring an elite defense. They highlight Dylan Harper’s emergence, then shift to the Toronto Raptors evening their series with the Cleveland Cavaliers and what’s changed defensively for Toronto. The episode also covers the Minnesota Timberwolves going up 3-1 on the Denver Nuggets, the impact of injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle’s importance, and whether Denver has a path to a comeback. They close with the Boston Celtics taking a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers and a full breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff series, injuries, and the teams shaping the postseason.

00:00 - Intro

02:10 Spurs take down the Blazers to go up 3-1

06:56 Wemby has figured out how to maximize his advantage off-ball

10:54 Defense with Wemby on the floor is insane

15:09 Dylan Harper is so fun to watch

19:02 Raptors even things up with Cavs

24:33 Toronto has figured things out on defense

34:55 Wolves up 3-1 on Nuggets

41:04 Wolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte

46:02 Julius Randle is the X Factor

48:41 The Case for Denver to comeback and win

52:34 Wolves only have 5 players they can rely on now

54:29 Celtics go up 3-1 on 76ers

56:50 Biggest Winners & Losers from Round 1

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Latest on Wolves' Injuries + Best Story of Round One | ALL NBA PODCAST

nba@allcitynetwork.com (Adam Mares, Marc Stein) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:58:59 +0000

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, starting with the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series and why neither team looks like itself, with injuries and depth playing a major role. They discuss Aaron Gordon’s status, why Minnesota is rising despite being depleted, and what’s at stake for the loser of the series, including a difficult offseason ahead for Denver and questions about whether their formula still works. The conversation also covers potential front-office movement like Tim Connelly’s future, highlights the best stories from Round 1 across the NBA playoffs, and closes with an update on Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff series, injuries, and the biggest decisions shaping the league’s future.

00:00 - Intro

01:47 Checking in on Adam

05:31 Denver hasn’t looked like itself but Wolves are depleted

10:11 Aaron Gordon can’t play right now

11:20 Wolves are playoff risers

12:20 What happens to the loser of this series?

13:49 Denver’s offseason will be hard to navigate

19:40 Has Denver’s formula expired? + PWat’s free agency

22:44 Tim Connelly to Dallas?

28:02 Best stories of Round One

40:45 JDub’s hamstring injury