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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They are joined by Kenny Beecham of Enjoy Basketball to hand out First Round Awards including Most positive and negative surprises, Panic Button teams, and lower seeds we believe in most. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. After a break Josh Robbins of the Athletic joins to discuss the Orlando Magic, their surprise turnaround, what the do in the offseason and more. Then Josh joins for the Playoff Team Draft. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Kenny Beecham and Josh RobbinsProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Raptors blowout win over the Cavs, the Timberwolves dismantling of the Nuggets, and Nikola Jokić vs. Rudy Gobert. Then, Fred Katz joins the show after the Hawks shock the Knicks to take a 2-1 series lead to discuss the Knicks defensive problems, lineup changes, and the Hawks point-of-attack defense.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder win over the Suns, J Dub's injury, and look at the keys to Thursday's Game 3s. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the show after the Pistons take game 2 to discuss their halftime motivation, Jalen Duren's playoffs so far, and how the Pistons maintain their momentum.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the first round of the Playoffs and the 2-1-1 Theory.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour and Es BareheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Sixers surprising win over the Celtics and the Lakers moving to a 2-0 series lead over the Rockets despite Kevin Durant's return. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show after the Blazers steal game 2 in San Antonio with the latest on Victor Wembanyama's concussion, Scott Henderson's big night, and how the Spurs adjust without Wemby.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Jared WeissExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Wolves comeback win over the Nuggets and the Hawks stealing game 2 in New York. Then, Es Baraheni joins the show from Cleveland after the Cavs move up two games to none over the Raptors to breakdown Cleveland's shot making. Toronto's Brandon Ingram problem, and whether the Raptors can avoid a sweep.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to the opening game of every playoff series, the playoff debut of Victor Wembanyama, and LeBron James dictating the pace of the Lakers win over the Rockets.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers, and Dave DuFour break down the matchups in the first round of the Playoffs and make predictions about who wins each series.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Dave DuFourProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They are joined by Richie Randall of the Buzz Beat Podcast to discuss the Hornets. They talk about the WILD win against the Heat, Kon's down month, what Coby White will get paid, and more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Richie RandallProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton