The Basketball Podcast Episode 164 – Hard Truths: Harden’s Game 7 Curse & Luka’s Defensive Struggles w/ Mike Procopio

It’s the second round of the NBA Playoffs and Bogues & Pro are fired up! The Grizzlies and Spurs make historic coaching moves, Haliburton’s dad confronts Giannis courtside, and Giannis trade rumours are heating up. Game 7 disasters, playoff breakdowns, and what’s next for Harden and Simmons? Knicks, Timberwolves, and Celtics all impress, while Warriors vs Rockets was a gritty grind. Plus, second-round previews, Dyson Daniels wins MIP, and we ask—Useful or Useless? In the NBL, controversy brews as Larry Kestelman’s travel agency deal raises integrity questions. Another huge episode packed with takes, laughs, and deep hoops analysis. 00:00:31 Intro 00:01:12 
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