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BDC #129: Ben Simmons is Free! James Harden & Embiid! Spurs Mid-season Trades!? from 2022-02-14T12:53
Firmly in the fallout of the trade deadline, Jake, Josh & Batey sit after simmering for days on what in the world just transpired. James Harden is a Sixer, Ben Simmons is a Net, Porzingis is a Wiza...
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BDC #128: The Kings Really Traded Tyrese Haliburton, NOLA's New Big 3 & Utah Farewell Joe Ingles from 2022-02-10T14:22:48
It's trade deadline time, unusually early this year! At the time of recording, 12 hours remain until the door slams shut on prospective moves, so Jake, Josh & Batey look back on the trades over the...
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BDC #127: Patty Mills is the Nets' Glue, Miami Are Top of the East & Devin Booker Levelled Up from 2022-01-24T14:05:30
Back for the first time in 2022! Jake, Josh & Batey warm up their takes, kicking things off with a very special Rose-Gold roundup, before tearing straight into spice and tomfoolery. A recap of the ...
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BDC #126: Kyrie Irving to Return to the Nets, IT Starts For the Lakers & Atlanta's Humdrum Hawks from 2021-12-20T12:39:44
COVID is tearing up the league again in a time when Kyrie Irving might just be back to play. Walking through the chaos of postponements once more, DeRozan's comeback explosion against the Lakers, I...
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BDC #125: Darius Garland, All Star? The Pacers/Trail Blazers Trade Rumble & the Knicks Are Devolving from 2021-12-13T12:30:13
In an age where small ball seemed to be the new revolution, the Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling out 3 7-footers in the same lineup and looking good doing it! Discussing this and the ever growing tr...
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BDC #124: Lakerland Looks Rundown, Anthony Edwards is Terrifying & the Bucks Are Rolling from 2021-11-29T12:57:15
This week on Backdoor Cut, Jake, Josh & Batey argue over what on earth is going on in Lakerland, the potentially-warm vibes coming from Minnesota and whether the Bucks truly have an equal in Easter...
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BDC #123: Kristaps is Alive! The Nuggets Awful Luck & What to do With Sacremento? from 2021-11-24T12:27:17
Another week down and a look into some of the more unsettling NBA stories so far. Kicking off with a recap of the day's earlier matchup, Not-so-feeble-Clippies vs. Written-off-way-too-early-Mavs, J...
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BDC #122: Way-Too-Early MVP Potentials, Utah Sluggish Out of the Blocks & Suns Getting Hot! from 2021-11-17T14:08:20
It's early days in the NBA season, but somehow Jake, Josh & Batey are here already getting itchy. Recapping the day's earlier matchup of Warriors vs. Nets, before discussing the leagues early stake...
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BDC #121: Sixers are Good! Jokic Bros vs. Morris Twins & the Warriors Have Awoken from 2021-11-10T13:18:16
Ever so slightly delayed in recording this week, Jake, Josh & Batey dive right into the good vibes (?) 76ers, the Jokic vs. Morris tag team match, Steph's renewed quest for gold and a recap on the ...
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BDC #120: Early 2021/22 ROTY Candidates & Surprise 5-1/1-5 Season Starters from 2021-11-01T12:27:06
Better vibes than a Melo 3 pointer in the Staples Center. Kicking off as always with the Rose Gold Moment of the Week, before a thorough perusal through the ROTY candidates, surprise 5-1 /1-5 seaso...
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BDC #119: Are the Lakers, Bad and the Bulls, Good? Calling Real or Fake on 2021/22's Early Trends from 2021-10-25T13:40:44
The 2021/22 NBA Season is underway! Still basking in the innocence of the early season unknown, Jake, Josh & Batey gather their thoughts in an attempt to call what trends are real or fake moving in...
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BDC #118: 2021/22 NBA Over/Under's Special Part 1: The Eastern Conference from 2021-10-18T13:27:41
The NBA season is back upon us for 2021/22 and with that sounds the call of the hardwood (cheap whistle), drawing each of Jake, Josh & Batey once again around the basketball roundtable. Of course w...
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BDC #117: 2021 Summer League Show Outs & Does the Team or Player Hold More Power in Contract Talks? from 2021-08-22T07:48:26
The 2021 NBA Summer League has now been and gone, with highlights and flashes aplenty for the drafts most intriguing prospects, plus some returning NBA names. What to make of all this is to be take...
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Team USA, France & Australia Round Out the Olympic Basketball Podium & Westbrook Joins the Lakers from 2021-08-08T07:18:48
While the NBA is taking a well earned rest from the court, Olympics basketball has well and truly carried the torch. The challenge of shifting to FIBA style of play cannot be understated. Team USA ...
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Your 2021 NBA Champions & Giannis Has Hit God Mode from 2021-07-21T09:56:32
Anyone who tells you that they believed the Bucks would win the Championship going into this playoffs, or even before their Nets series, is a stone cold liar. In one of the most heartwarming and sa...
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The Suns Defend Finals Home Court & Olympics Hoops Buzz with Boomers Winning and Team USA Losing from 2021-07-11T09:03:21
Doing the job they're supposed to do, the Phoenix Suns defended their home court advantage and now travel to Milwaukee with a 2-0 lead. Giannis' perseverance has been nothing short of admirable, bu...
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Bucks vs Suns is the 2021 NBA Finals Matchup & Obituaries to the Hawks and Strong-Willed Clippies from 2021-07-06T12:52:30
The 2021 NBA Finals are finally upon us after the elimination of both the Atlanta Hawks and LA Clippers in the Conference Finals. Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns is the matchup, and if you'd asked ...
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The Boston Celtics 2021/22 Preview with Celtics Everyday from 2021-07-03T13:23:59
If you've ever been caught in the whirlwind that is Boston Celtics Twitter/Instagram, you'll have no doubt come across one of the internet's preeminent homes for Celtics fans, 'Celtics Everyday'. T...
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Giannis is Picking up Steam, Ty Lue's Magnificent Adjustments & Rick Carlisle is Back in Indiana from 2021-06-26T14:32:28
Checking back in on the NBA Conference Finals, Atlanta looked impressive in Game 1, although the Bucks seem to be figuring them out. Meanwhile Ty Lue deserves more credit for the adjustments he's b...
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Philly Collapse AGAIN, Giannis Overcomes the Nets, The Western Conf. Showdown & Big Al is Home! from 2021-06-21T14:50:58
The NBA Conference Finals are upon us as finally, the last matchups are finalised. Jake & Batey (sans Josh this week) fire off some searing hot Philly takes fresh off watching their capitulation in...
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Championship Race Wide Open: Nets, 76ers, Jazz & Suns Establish Early Series Authority from 2021-06-13T17:26:59
Ploughing through the NBA Playoffs, Jake, Josh & Batey find themselves in the midst of the Conference Semi-Finals. With this year's competition wide open, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Utah h...
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The King is Dead! Lakers' Dream of Going Back to Back is No More & Who Might Take Their Throne from 2021-06-07T14:03:43
The first round is done and dusted with the Conference Semi-finals already underway. Josh chows down a huge L on his Clippers rant from last week, before he, Jake and Batey vent all their hopes and...
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2021 NBA Playoffs are Underway! How the Bracket Compares by Match Up & Who Looks a Threat? from 2021-05-31T08:57:16
The playoffs are underway and Jake, Josh & Batey have absolutely no idea how it's all going to end. The 76ers and Bucks both look stronger than ever in an Eastern Conference that is overshadowed by...
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Phoenix Are Top of the NBA, Lakers Have Their All-Stars Back & Drafting the League's Worst Teams from 2021-05-02T12:36:58
The Phoenix Suns have evolved into the best team in the NBA, meanwhile last season's best team are welcoming their two best players back, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This week Jake, Josh & Bate...
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The Top NBA Players Under 25 NOT According to ESPN (2021 Edition) from 2021-04-10T04:55:35
ESPN's Top 25 NBA Players Under 25 list is out, and to put it bluntly, there's some controversy. Under 25's are a staple here at Backdoor Cut, so it's only fitting this week that your hosts, Jake, ...
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Why Can't Rudy Gobert Win MVP? The Stawell Gift & Orlando's Trades Were Better Than We Realized from 2021-04-05T13:48:47
The MVP race is heating up and yet Rudy Gobert, despite his personal and team dominance, is nowhere to be seen. Joel Embiid meanwhile, has returned the court and his case is looking as strong as ev...
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NBA Trade Deadline 2021: Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier & Victor Oladipo from 2021-03-29T14:30:49
With the dust now settled on a slew of player moves, Chicago reach for a new standard in acquiring Vucevic, Aaron Gordon offers Denver everything they lack and the Rockets lose big time on this who...
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LeBron Suffers a High Ankle Sprain, LaMelo Fractures His Wrist & Blake Griffin Signs for the Nets from 2021-03-22T13:20:47
Recently we've seen some terrible injuries, and we've seen some hugely impactful new signings. The league has been altered and so this week, Jake, Josh and Batey breakdown just what that might mean.
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Utah Jazz Fans are Getting a Little Salty, All-Star Team Comparisons & Blake Griffin is a Free Agent from 2021-03-07T11:27:39
In a week where two Jazz players were picked last in the respective Team LeBron vs. Team Durant draft squads, only for a third to be selected as a last minute injury replacement (big shoutout Mike ...
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The Best, Worst BDC Takes so Far, Are the Celtics Winners? & Kyle Lowry's Playing Future (Ep. 100) from 2021-02-28T13:25:43
Baby, we did it! 100 episodes of Backdoor Cut and it feels oh so good. Commemorating the occasion, your faithful hosts, Jake, Josh & Batey run through some of the show's worst ever takes, unleash u...
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Who Should be Awarded the Remaining NBA All-Star Positions & Zach LaVine's Bulls Breakthrough from 2021-02-23T13:55:26
The Eastern and Western Conference All-Star starters have been announced with plenty of questions still to be answered as to who will attain the bench spots. Jake, Josh & Batey return this week to ...
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Anthony Davis Half Assing, the Warriors Will be Just Fine & the All Star Game Debate from 2021-02-06T00:57:36
The Western Conference playoff picture is growing more and more congested by the day. This week Jake, Josh & Batey sit down for a health check on some of the contenders and pretenders (looking at y...
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Mike Conley has Completed the Jazz, First Brooklyn Nets Takeaways & Free Bradley Beal!! from 2021-01-30T01:52:53
Hot off a 10 game winning streak, the Utah Jazz finally look complete. The Nets, now with the whole crew together, are by no means perfect, all the while Bradley Beal is in need of a new home more ...
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James Harden is Traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a League Altering, 4 Team Deal from 2021-01-16T01:54:13
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net, joining forces with his former running mate, Kevin Durant and the ever elusive, Kyrie Irving. The Rockets on their part, landed Victor Oladipo and a myriad of future...
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Trouble in Atlanta's Paradise, Phoenix is HOT & Batey's Birthday! from 2021-01-09T02:10:43
It's our very own, Matt Batey's birthday and what better way to celebrate than to pick apart what's happening in the NBA? Discussing John Collins' alleged complaints of Trae Young's offence, the Si...
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One Week into the Season, Which Trends are Real and Not-So-Real? from 2021-01-02T02:02:31
It feels like it's been months already, but one week down in the new NBA season, the takes are coming in thick, fast and hotter than ever. With so many unexpected twists and turns already, Jake, Jo...
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2021 NBA Season Preview - Who Will Make it Out of Each Conference? from 2020-12-19T02:52:27
The 2021 NBA season is now merely days away after what was very possibly the most chaotic offseason ever. Jake, Josh & Batey sit down to preview all the in's and out's to try and make some sense of...
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The 2021 NBA Season has a Start Date & the Silly Season is Underway! from 2020-12-04T05:46:01
It's been a hot second since the Lakers hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Now well rested, rejuvenated and fired up for a brand new season, Jake, Josh & Batey return to catch up on all the happenin...
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The Los Angeles Lakers are NBA Champions! LeBron's Legacy Continues from 2020-10-13T12:42:50
Los Angeles Lakers 17th championship (12th?) and first in 10 years? Check. LeBrons legacy defining 4th ring on his 3rd franchise? Check. Anthony Davis rise into the all-time pantheon? Check. The NB...
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NBA Bubble Day 94: Miami Still Fighting but are Down to Their Last Life as Lakers Take Control from 2020-10-08T14:45:06
The Lakers have taken a commanding 3-1 lead and with the Heat battered and bruised, it's hard to see a way out. This week, the boys discuss if there's even a possibility here, what's next for the L...
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NBA Bubble Day 84: Miami Heat vs. Los Angles Lakers is our 2020 Finals Series from 2020-09-28T13:27:46
Fresh from the elimination of the Celtics (unfortunately for Jake), the boys discuss the now official, and impending NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and Lakers, while also looking toward the gl...
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NBA Bubble Day 80: The NBA Parity is Real! Tyler Herro's Meltdown & The Nuggets Will Not Go Away from 2020-09-24T14:40:18
After an enthralling Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between Boston and Miami (in which Tyler Herro EXPLODED), Jake, Josh & Batey caught up on the series so far, as well as how imme...
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NBA Bubble Day 70: Nuggets Klaw Back to Game 7, Celtics Win a War & the End of Microball? from 2020-09-14T13:31:53
Back from a week off the tools, the boys finally get to discuss the incredible comeback of the Nuggets on the Clippers, argue intensely over the quality of Celtics/Raptors and decide whether microb...
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NBA Bubble Day 56: Jamal Murray vs. Donovan Mitchell & Where do the Raptors Turn? from 2020-08-31T13:08:23
Jamal Murray is going where no man has gone... at least since 1993 when Michael Jordan last scored 40+ in 3 straight playoff (Finals, in his case) games. Can Donovan Mitchell take the series in Gam...
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NBA Bubble Day 50: The Conference Semi Finals are Drawing Ever Closer & The Myth of Playoff P from 2020-08-26T01:10:26
And just like that, we're left with what might only be two real series' left in the first round of the playoffs. Luka's Mavericks are testing the Clippers' mettle, while CP3 is getting awful close ...
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NBA Bubble Day 43: The Playoffs are Underway! from 2020-08-20T05:03:42
The NBA Playoffs have officially begun! One day in, but no shortage of classic moments, Donovan Mitchell went off for 57, KP got the softest ejection of the year, and the Trail Blazers have kept th...
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NBA Bubble Day 35: Dame is Heating Up, Ben Simmons Needs Surgery & the Playoffs are Looming from 2020-08-11T08:34:59
If there's anything that we've learned from the NBA bubble so far, it's that we probably never really knew anything in the first place. This season began with arguably the most parity the league ha...
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NBA Bubble Day 29: The Season is Officially Back on Track from 2020-08-05T04:28:16
As expected, teams like the Lakers & Clippers have come into the bubble ready to play. What's exciting is the perceived tier of squads below them that have also turned up firing, and potentially ev...
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NBA Bubble Day 21 : Players are Playing Real Basketball Against Each Other from 2020-07-27T12:59:55
Lou Williams quarantined for eating lunch, Domantas Sabonis untimely foot injury, Tom Thibodeau signs a 5 year deal to coach the Knicks and 5 whole days of gloooorious NBA scrimmage basketball to d...
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2019/20 NBA Awards Extravaganza from 2020-07-21T04:48:12
This week, the NBA announced that the eight upcoming playoff seeding games will have no implications on the traditional end of season awards. Considering this means that we've seen all we need to i...
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Backdoor Cut from Home: The Players Have Entered the Bubble from 2020-07-16T07:50:47
After another spell on the sidelines, Jake, Josh & Batey are back, only in extremely unfamiliar surroundings... their homes. Forced into separation for the very first time due to the COVID-19 pande...
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Return From The Pandemic: The Last Dance & The Greatest Duos in NBA History from 2020-06-05T04:58:38
With the NBA on hold and most of the world in lockdown due to COVID-19, Backdoor Cut was forced to take a brief hiatus. Now back from a few months apart, Jake, Josh & Batey embrace for a discussion...
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Jason Tatum's Reached a New Level, Utah Still Hasn't Figured it Out & Houston's Unlocked Russ from 2020-03-01T08:04:27
With All Star Weekend now in the not-so distant past, we are well and truly in the midst of the NBA's final stretch. This week we chat Jason Tatum's sudden ascendancy, the weird funk in Utah, CP3's...
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All Star Weekend Recap & What to Expect for the Season's Home Stretch from 2020-02-23T10:04:40
Jake & Josh back after the All Star break, recapping the highlights of the weekend (what a dunk contest), before running through everything to expect for the business end of the 2019/20 NBA regular...
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2020 NBA Trade Deadline Special from 2020-02-09T10:48:39
Running through the winners, losers and future impact of the biggest NBA trades, immediately following the 2020 deadline!
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Remembering Kobe Bryant from 2020-02-02T04:24:37
A few short days ago, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 other passengers including, teammates, parents, coaches and a pilot, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash.
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ZION PLAYED AN NBA GAME... & The All-Star Lineups are Revealed from 2020-01-24T07:39:44
I think in this instance, the title speaks for itself.
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Is the Western Conference Way Better Than the East? from 2020-01-12T10:31:58
Refreshed from the festive season, Backdoor Cut returns with the first episode of 2020, and an argument in dire need of settling!
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The Backdoor Cut Holiday Special! from 2019-12-24T02:27:23
With a long year finally winding down to a close, we snuggled in this week to catch up personally on our respective happenings for the Holidays, as well as (of course) preview the ever-exciting 201...
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Stock Watch: The Struggle for the NBA's 7th & 8th Seeds from 2019-12-15T10:25:24
Hovering right around a third of the way into the 2019/20 NBA season, Backdoor Cut check in on who's slipping, and who's rising in the fight for each Conference's last Playoff seeds.
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Backdoor Cut's Top 15 NBA Players 25 & Under from 2019-12-09T11:41:45
From 15 through to number 1, Jake, Josh & Batey run through their respective big boards round by round to decide who is the NBA's top 15 players aged 25 and under.
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Ben Simmons Has Scored an NBA 3, Portland Turn to Melo & The Celtics are Back from 2019-11-23T02:13:59
Jake & Batey in the studio this week, for an episode of celebration. Of course, this means talking the evolution of Ben Simmons as he hits his first NBA 3, Carmelo Anthony landing a job in Portland...
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Portland Miss Nurkic, Philly's Looking Ugly & Aaron Baynes is a Monster from 2019-11-16T02:32:58
We're back in the studio this week! Discussing what's going wrong in Portland, the 76ers overly clunky offense, Anthony Davis' revival of the Lakers, and how great the Phoenix Suns are!?
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KAT Has a Go at Joel Embiid & The Biggest Takeaways From the NBA's First Week Back from 2019-11-02T02:54:30
The dust has settled on the NBA's first week, and low and behold, there's been some surprises. Tune in to find out which teams have exceeded expectations, and which have bitterly, bitterly disappoi...
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2019/20 NBA Over/Under Predictions: The Eastern Conference from 2019-10-24T12:32:49
We've run through the West, and now it's time to break down the East. Part 2 of the Backdoor Cut 'Over/Under' Special.
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2019/20 NBA Over/Under Predictions: The Western Conference from 2019-10-20T11:47:26
Backdoor Cut is back! Just in time for the regular season, the show returns with probably our favourite episode for each year, the 'Over/Under' special. First up, the West.
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Ninja Headbands Banned, Grizzlies Want to Keep Iguodala & FIBA Recap from 2019-09-15T12:25:16
On the agenda this week, Jake & Josh chat:
- The whole Mike Scott/Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate incident.
- Why the Grizzlies obviously want to keep a hold of Iguodala for a little while lo...
Australia v USA, Dwight Howard to the Lakers & Doubling Devin Booker from 2019-08-25T01:48:31
Team USA are touring Australia and Backdoor Cut is hyped! After a quick breakdown of the game in Melbourne, its seating arrangement and potential ramifications for this upcoming season - the boys h...
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Who's the Greatest? Kawhi Leonard v Scottie Pippen from 2019-08-18T12:05:11
The game has changed so dramatically from era to era, however the constant through this has always been the presence of great players. The question is, when comparing some of NBA history's very gre...
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A Timeline of the Los Angeles Lakers According to Alexis Brassil from 2019-08-03T08:30:02
SPECIAL FEAUTRE: Alexis Brassil spends most of his days in Sydney working as a Media Specialist. Media however, is but one of Lex's many passion points. This week, Josh & Jake have the absolute ple...
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Ben Simmons is Shooting 3's in the Gym & the FIBA World Cup is Soon! from 2019-07-27T07:18:04
This week the boys discuss the recent video evidence of Ben Simmons practising a jump shot, why NBA players are so quick to back out of FIBA National duties, and which teams are currently rocking t...
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Kawhi Has Made Up His Mind & Wildly Over Exuberant 2020 Conference Finals Predictions from 2019-07-13T08:00:23
Now that the NBA landscape has shifted into a beast almost entirely unrecognisable, the boys got pretty excited this week, and thought it was about time someone predicted who's going to be playing ...
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Free Agency Special Part 2 - How the Dust has Settled on the Craziest Day in Free Agency History from 2019-07-06T04:43:59
Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving are Nets, Al Horford & Josh Richardson are Sixers, D-Lo is a Warrior and Jimmy Butler signed for the Heat. These are merely a few of the moves from free agency's first d...
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Free Agency Special! Who Will Be Next on Agent LeBron's Radar? from 2019-06-30T01:33:56
With the NBA's silly season just around the corner, the boys lock in on all things free agency this week. Including the Lakers clearing enough cap space to add another max contract, the Rockets cle...
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Zion is a Pelican, RJ is a Knick & Anthony Davis is a Laker! from 2019-06-22T06:23:06
The Annual Backdoor Cut NBA Draft Recap! The boys run through all the good, the bad and the ugly picks, as well as team draft grades and a complete breakdown of the landscape shaping, Anthony Davis...
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The Raptors Are NBA Champions & Kawhi's a Fun Guy! Post Game Reactions & Analysis from 2019-06-15T05:13:03
Against absolutely all odds and expectations, the Toronto Raptors have emerged from the season as the 2019 NBA Champions. Still in shock, the boys sit down in the immediate aftermath to discuss jus...
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So it Turns Out the Raptors Were Better, But Will it Even Matter? from 2019-05-30T14:33:14
Giannis and his Bucks put up an almighty effort this season, but ultimately it was not enough as Kawhi simply willed his way to representing the East in this year's NBA Finals. The real question no...
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NBA 2019 All Defense/All Rookie Team Analysis & Conference Finals Update from 2019-05-23T14:13:29
The NBA All Defensive and All Rookie teams have been announced, and frankly, we feel there's been some mixups. This week we chat the big snubs, as well as the greatness of the Warriors, and what's ...
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Has This Draft Lottery Killed 'The Process' For Good? & Conference Finals Analysis from 2019-05-18T07:53:05
The dust has settled in the fallout of the 2019 Draft Lottery, and we discuss how the results may just be the final nail in the coffin of 'the process', before breaking down each of the Conference ...
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Backdoor Cut Episode 50! Vale Boston Celtics & Playoff Semi Finals Updates from 2019-05-11T03:44:10
After a little more than a year, we are extremely proud to present Episode 50 of our NBA show, Backdoor Cut! This week, we send the Boston Celtics off into the sunset, before breaking down each of ...
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NBA Playoffs Update & How Andre Igoudala Maintains The Warrior's Control from 2019-05-04T04:17:33
Backdoor Cut returns this week with an update on the NBA Playoffs Semi Finals and the keys to get each team to the next round. Zappo anyone?
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Paul George's Defence on Lillard's Series Winning Shot & Playoffs Updates and Predictions from 2019-04-27T07:08:48
We start off this week with a complete breakdown of Paul George's defence on Damian Lillard's series winning 3, before a comprehensive update on each matchup so far, and predictions on the Conferen...
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Should Boston Let Kyrie Walk? Playoff Series Updates & Key X-Factors from 2019-04-23T04:54
Josh marks his return in this episode, bringing with him to the studio, a complete internet shortage which is just so Australia it hurts. Although delayed this week, the relevance of the boys' deba...
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Magic Johnson Resigns, Playoff Series Predictions & The Athletic's Player Poll from 2019-04-13T06:40:27
In the first Josh-less episode in Backdoor Cut history, Jake & Batey run down the messy Magic Johnson situation, predict each playoff series outcome, and discuss the results of The Athletic's NBA P...
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Is Jason Tatum as Good as we Thought? The Wizards Fire Ernie Grunfeld & Brooklyn Keep Their Coach from 2019-04-07T01:16:04
With Jake being away this week, Josh & Batey waste no time in discussing his recent appearance on the Locked On Celtics podcast, where it seemed he backtracked on his evaluation of Jason Tatum. We ...
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Backdoor Cut HD! How Legit is Orlando's Defence? Trail Blazers Lose Nurkic & MVP/DPOY Frontrunners from 2019-03-28T12:45:36
Now streaming in High Definition! The boys are back on their bullshit with a whole new setup. Breaking down if the Magic are legit, the devastating injury of Jusuf Nurkic, and who should be frontru...
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Progress Report in Conference Standings, Are Brooklyn Next Year's Nuggets? & The Spurs Will Not Die from 2019-03-22T05:02:09
Are the Bucks as much of a threat with Brogdon out injured? Is D-Lo playing his way toward a max contract extension? Will the Spurs ever stop Spurs-ing? Find out this week on Backdoor Cut.
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How Has Flattened Lottery Odds Impacted Tanking? from 2019-03-14T22:57:20
With this year marking the first that lottery odds for bottom seeded teams are completely even, we discuss how this impacts the mentality toward tanking, and if this means the end of the vaunted, '...
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LeBron Jumps MJ in All-Time Scoring, The Bottom Playoff Seeds & Unlocking the Celtics from 2019-03-10T10:35:45
LeBron overtakes Jordan in all-time scoring, but does that factor into the GOAT conversation? Which teams could make a run at the last few playoff spots, and could any of them even realistically co...
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Jerry West is a Genius, Will LeBron miss the Playoffs? & The Players Who Will Decide the East from 2019-02-16T07:50:19
This week on Backdoor Cut, the team break down the after effects of Philadelphia's blockbuster trade with the Clippers, who in the West is going to nab that 8th Playoff spot, and the X-factors whic...
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The Tradecast - All the Trade Deadline Moves & How they Push the Needle from 2019-02-09T02:48:02
While the dust is still settling on the NBA Trade Deadline, Backdoor Cut sits down in the immediate aftermath to discuss which moves were great and which were not so great/objectively awful.
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The Pelicast - Where Will Anthony Davis Call Home? from 2019-01-31T23:29:11
Klutch Sports' Rich Paul has officially submitted a trade request to the Pelicans on Anthony Davis behalf. Cue the whirlwind of tampering claims and package rumours.
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The Impact of Oladipo's Injury, Which Lineup is Warriors Most Devastating & The Grizzlies Fire Sale from 2019-01-24T13:46:06
What the Pacers need to do to survive the absence of Victor Oladipo. Which 5 man group should Golden State turn to in crunch time? The Melo Carousel. Who's feeling the injury bug around the league ...
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Denver is Still Top of the West, Who's Winning the MVP Race & Can the Warriors be Beaten? from 2019-01-19T02:07:18
Backdoor Cut is back for the first show of 2019! To ring in the New Year the boys drool over the continued excellence of Denver, debate who's the frontrunner in the current MVP race, and realistica...
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NBA Christmas Preview & The 2018 Naughty or Nice List from 2018-12-21T04:46:11
It's the Backdoor Cut Holidays Special! This week we preview all the matchups on Christmas Day, and in sticking to this theme, run through our naughty and nice lists for 2018. I wonder who's gettin...
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Fred Hoiberg is No More, Fultz Issues Apparently Physical & RoCo Has Transformed the Timberwolves from 2018-12-06T23:14:31
With Josh & Batey at the helm this week, we break down who's at fault for the Bulls situation, the still-lingering mystery behind Markelle Fultz, Cavs' potential trade pieces, and how Robert Coving...
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Kyle Korver is Again a Utah Jazz Player & Potential Trades for Teams in Need of a Shakeup from 2018-11-29T23:41:58
While it is unfortunate that the dream pairing of JJ Redick & Kyle Korver never came to fruition - this was a smart deal on both sides. This week the boys explore other potential trade scenarios to...
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The Celtics Are Still Growing, Jimmy Bucket's 76ers & It's Time to #FreeKemba from 2018-11-19T23:20:25
With the dust seemingly settled on the Jimmy Butler trade, the boys delve into the differences in team dynamic so far, as well as analysis as to why the Celtics have stumbled out of the gates, and ...
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Who Wins the Jimmy Butler Trade? Draymond vs KD & The Kings Actually Aren't Half Bad! from 2018-11-16T05:12:03
This week the boys brought their scalpels because there's been some news to dissect. Not only has Jimmy Butler been traded to the 76ers in a blockbuster, but Kevin Durant and Draymond Green got inv...
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Our First NBL Game, Derrick Rose is Alive & is Doncic Causing Beef? from 2018-11-10T01:26:34
After running through the happenings of our Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks experience, the BDC boys discuss whether Doncic is rubbing his teammates the wrong way, Derrick Rose's complete rejuvenat...
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Cavaliers Fire Ty Lue, Clippers Aren't Half Bad & The 76ers Have a Shooting Problem from 2018-10-29T22:52:14
What's next for Cleveland now that Ty Lue is gone? How spacing has become the Bucks best friend, The Clippers are greater than the sum of their parts, what's wrong with Philly playing Markelle Fult...
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Rondo and CP3 Throw Hands, Nikola Jokic is Incredible & Surprises From Week 1 from 2018-10-23T02:49:14
After what can only be described as an eternity, the NBA is BACK and Backdoor Cut could not be more excited. On this week's show, Jake, Josh & Batey discuss all the off-season predictions they may ...
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2018/19 NBA Over/Under Predictions from 2018-10-16T00:32:45
This is it baby, the one we've all been waiting for. Like Baseball to our American friends, punting has always been one of Australia's favourite pastimes. The NBA can be a fickle beast in this rega...
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Suns Fire Their GM, Jimmy's Wolves Situation & Who to Watch on League Pass This Year from 2018-10-12T00:27:38
Back to business as usual this week! The boys examine whether the firing of former Suns GM Ryan McDonough was necessary, The Jimmy Butler shit show in Minnesota, and which teams we will and won't b...
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The Battle for Centre Supremacy! from 2018-10-08T04:32:58
After a few weeks away and with Batey still to come, Josh has returned from his overseas adventure to help Jake work out the final of BDC's positional battles - Centres! Tune in as the boys work ou...
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The Battle for Power Forward Supremacy! from 2018-09-13T01:30:24
The 4th in our series of positional battles for league supremacy. Jake & Josh were particularly excited for this one as they asked themselves, what even is a Power Forward in today's game? A fascin...
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The Battle for Small Forward Supremacy! from 2018-09-07T07:16:22
The 3rd in our series of league wide positional rankings, and arguably the most talent laden. Small forwards aren't what they used to be, with tighter handles, superior vision and enviable shooting...
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The Battle for Shooting Guard Supremacy! from 2018-08-30T07:20:39
After the rousing debate stirred up in last week's episode, the boys thought to keep this train rolling and discuss who owns shooting guard supremacy in the NBA?
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The Battle for Point Guard Supremacy! from 2018-08-24T01:08:50
There's no arguing that Point Guard is one of the deepest positions in the NBA. With nearly every team possessing their own talented floor general, it begs the question - who holds supremacy over t...
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The Breakout & Regression Candidates of 2017's Rookie Class from 2018-08-07T05:30:42
An extensive look at the breakout and regression candidates from last season's rookie class & the triumphant return of Jake from his Hawaiian getaway!
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Clint Capela & Kevin Love Re-Sign and NBA Off Season Grades from 2018-07-30T23:59:42
This week while Jake is off gallivanting around Hawaii, Josh & Batey run through both the Capela and Kevin Love deals, as well as pick apart the activity of some teams over the off season, asking w...
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The Curious Case of Kawhi Leonard & Summer League Wrap Part 2: Western Conference from 2018-07-24T00:33:13
Kawhi's a Raptor, DeRozan's a Spur, but Marcus Smart is still a Celtic.
We talk this past week's free agency frenzy, plus run through the second half of our Summer League Wrap: The Western Conf...
Summer League Wrap: Eastern Conference from 2018-07-18T01:26:41
Part 1 of our complete wrap of the NBA Summer League. Team by team the boys run through strategies for the regular season, player scouting reports, and under the radar choices to keep your eyes out...
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Boogie and the Warriors Break the NBA & All the Deals After Week 1 of Free Agency from 2018-07-10T00:07:38
With free agency beginning to settle down somewhat, the Backdoor Cutters take a look at all the deals from the past week and weigh in on the teams & players who've killed it, as well as who's coppe...
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Free Agency Begins & LeBron is a Laker! A Run Through of the Deals So Far from 2018-07-03T00:38:37
Free agency is officially underway! LeBron wasted no time in finding a new team either, signing for the Los Angeles Lakers before we could even say, "passmethesauceformyfourandtwenty". This week we...
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2018 NBA Draft Grades & Where in the World Will Kawhi Leonard Land? from 2018-06-26T00:30:50
In the wake of the 2018 NBA Draft, Jake, Josh & Batey talk their pick and trade grades (Spoiler: Dallas did a good), as well as what's happening in the rumour mill with Kawhi, LeBron and Dwight How...
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The REBIRTH of Backdoor Cut & In Depth Analysis of the 2018 NBA Draft from 2018-06-20T05:45:36
After dying an agonizing, painful death at the end of the 2017/18 NBA season, the Backdoor Cut boys are REBORN for the 2018/19 draft! Will the Suns take Ayton? Will the Grizzlies trade their pick? ...
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The Warriors Are NBA Champions Again! Farewell to Cleveland Indefinitely & The Good/Bad of 2017-18 from 2018-06-16T02:47:41
In this, the final Backdoor Cut of the season, Jake, Josh & Batey talk over the NBA Finals series, the impending doom of Cleveland, LeBron's legacy, and all the biggest surprises/disappointments ov...
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NBA Finals Are Upon Us! Farewell to the Houston Rockets & Is Mohamed Bamba the Prize of the Draft? from 2018-06-05T00:56:35
What have we learned from the first two games of the finals? Did Chris Paul's injury rob us of a Rockets/Cavs series? What in the world is going on with Bryan Colangelo? And who will be lucky enoug...
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Boston Are Only Just Getting Started, WCF Game 7 & Who Does LeBron Have a Better Chance of Beating? from 2018-05-29T01:40:38
Is LeBron a human man? The Backdoor boys discuss while offering their sincerest commiserations to the fallen Celtics, and wonder who exactly this basketball deity would have a better chance of beat...
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Will Boston Crumble? Warriors are Untouchable & What in the World are Phoenix Going to do? from 2018-05-21T23:39:30
Leaving Jake & Josh in his dust, Batey is off again on some sort of crap shooting/elk hunting trip to the jungle. Meanwhile, cold, confused and alone, the duo analyze the importance of ECF Game 4, ...
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Brad Stevens' Troops Teach LeBron a Lesson, Conference Finals Predictions & Second Round Obituaries from 2018-05-14T23:39:12
Team Backdoor Cut are taken aback at the brilliance of Brad Stevens' defensive schemes, before delving into a preview of the conference finals & an obituary to our fallen brothers of the second round.
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Masterclass of Brad Stevens, Should Raptors Blow it Up? Houston are Overrated & Warriors are Scary from 2018-05-07T23:40:08
With the second round of the Playoffs very much in full swing, the boys debunk some of the more worrying trends of the contenders so far. Are Philly too wet behind the ears? Should the Raptors unde...
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Westbrook the Best Empty Stats Player of All Time? First Round Obituaries & Second Round Predictions from 2018-05-01T23:12:12
After two straight years of averaging a triple double and first round playoff exit, the boys wonder out loud - Will Russell Westbrook be remembered as the most talented empty stats player of all ti...
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Demarcus Cousins & The Pelicans, Brandon Ingram Vs. Jaylen Brown, and the Playoff Rundown from 2018-04-26T07:41:10
An up to date look into the Playoffs so far, as well as a few arguments as to what New Orleans should do with Demarcus Cousins and whether Brandon Ingram or Jaylen Brown has the brighter future.
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Playoffs Introduction & End Of Season Awards (Part 2) from 2018-04-22T13:12:30
We are proud to present to you, The 2018 Backdoor Cut NBA End Of Season Awards show!
Josh, Jake & Batey toiled away for days locked in an underground lair, developing a new, state of the art sc...
Playoffs Introduction & End Of Season Awards (Part 1) from 2018-04-17T00:41:18
This is it. The Postseason EXTRAVAGANZA. We've got the playoffs rundown for game one's across the land, we've got analysis (with a sprinkling of opinion), and in Part 2 of this epic, we've got all ...
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Hornets Hire Mitch Kupchak, MarShon Brooks Return & Omri Casspi Gets Cut from 2018-04-11T05:09:07
This week we recap the big results over the weekend (namely, Ben whipping Lebron), dicuss the Hornets hiring Mitch Kupchak, run through the amazing tale of MarShon Brooks and send our condolences t...
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2017 NBA Redraft & The Playoff Picture (Ep. 1) from 2018-04-07T08:37:15
Jake, Josh & Batey decide it's high time someone drafted the 2017 class right, discovering just how deep it was along the way, before delving into the shit fight that is the lower conference playof...
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