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Who could make a surprise run to the NBA Finals? Who could play spoiler? | NBA Countdown

Jay Williams, Paul Pierce and Jalen Rose join Maria Taylor for a deep dive into the NBA’s 22-team restart plan to the 2019-20 season.

First up (0:37), it’s a reaction to the news that the league will indeed be coming back with the reported plan.

Next (4:41), it’s a discussion of which bottom-six team (Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards) might play spoiler.

Then (6:40) they go over the teams that might make a surprising run to the 2020 NBA Finals, with the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors mentioned as possible crashers of the Los Angeles Lakers/LA Clippers/Milwaukee Bucks party.

Last (18:01), they address Drew Brees’ comments about “respecting the flag,” and his subsequent apology.

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27 Comments

27 Comments

  1. The Big Bronkowski

    June 5, 2020 at 2:21 am

    None of this matters because LeBron, Paul George, and Kawhi just got all the rest they needed to finish strong.. It’s a Lakers or Clippers title this year

  2. K Pinn3d

    June 5, 2020 at 2:22 am

    SPOILER: They chose Celtics in this segment……. this show sucks a big white d*** like usual. I’m going to go watch a legitimate version of this topic on a real show now. Byeeee

  3. Karnige

    June 5, 2020 at 2:23 am

    raps baby. just watch

    • Slim master

      June 5, 2020 at 2:34 am

      Fax yo

  4. Humzah Ahmed

    June 5, 2020 at 2:24 am

    When the season resumes, it’s going to feel like a new season. Teams like Portland, Philadelphia and Houston that were struggling will have a fresh start and will likely beat some higher seeds. Other teams like Raptors or Nuggets have the most potential to be upset.

  5. Carlos Belmontes

    June 5, 2020 at 2:26 am

    Home court advantage has everything to do with NBA refs rigging games more than fans cheering on their team. This concept is going to expose NBA refs to their BS.

  6. da goat

    June 5, 2020 at 2:26 am

    Maria love her sum Jalen rose lol.

    • K Pinn3d

      June 5, 2020 at 2:29 am

      Well he’s got all the time in the world to cheat now that his shitty sports talk show can’t get enough attention to continue premiering

  7. DaaBoys2138

    June 5, 2020 at 2:28 am

    For sure the 76ers they are the best team in the league… Joel Embiid is going to play like Shaq and Hakeem at the same time and Ben Simmons jumper is going to be money.

    No, I’m not bias at all‼️‼️

  8. Max Ogden

    June 5, 2020 at 2:28 am

    So what’s home court advantage gonna be???

  9. MrRay

    June 5, 2020 at 2:30 am

    This pandemic is the worst thing that could’ve happened to the Bucks

  10. K Pinn3d

    June 5, 2020 at 2:34 am

    Aww it’s good to see jay Williams estrogen levels dropped to a healthy level ❤️

  11. Slim master

    June 5, 2020 at 2:36 am

    Too many people are sleeping on the raptors just like last year

  12. Embiid101

    June 5, 2020 at 2:39 am

    Paul pierces wifi didn’t get invited to Orlando

  13. Pat4Clippers

    June 5, 2020 at 2:40 am

    NBA really is back? Is it July 31st yet? What if someone catches coronavirus? I want the season to resume so I can watch my Clippers humiliate the Lakers but we still have several days to go.

  14. Euanmiguel Mangune

    June 5, 2020 at 2:40 am

    Using prepaid sim card is not good for paul pierce signal.

  15. Pat4Clippers

    June 5, 2020 at 2:41 am

    Disney World is a great location though. Way better than Las Vegas. Cleaner. Less people. Teams will be focused and not just mess around trying to have a nightlife.

  16. Bojo aglipay

    June 5, 2020 at 2:45 am

    Very happy because nba is back lebron james another mvp finals another history

  17. Pat4Clippers

    June 5, 2020 at 2:45 am

    Clippers must see themselves as a huge underdog. They have to be triggered by Nick Wright’s comments. The Clippers will win because they have better role players and the site is neutral.

  18. Euanmiguel Mangune

    June 5, 2020 at 2:46 am

    I want boston v bucks in the east finals

  19. Pat4Clippers

    June 5, 2020 at 2:46 am

    There will be no teams being motivated by their fanbase or swaying the refs to their team’s direction. Clippers vs Celtics Finals…

  20. MrEnglewood78

    June 5, 2020 at 2:46 am

    Paul pierce has horrible Wi-Fi and is a horrible commentator.

  21. Pat4Clippers

    June 5, 2020 at 2:47 am

    Lakers = 16 championships
    Clippers = 0 championships

    Do you want to be ring-less forever, Clippers? If not, then DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

  22. Billy Noel

    June 5, 2020 at 2:48 am

    Y’all Taking Miami Heat For Granted and Don’t be Shocked if we Make it to Eastern Conference Finals

  23. Will Clements

    June 5, 2020 at 2:50 am

    Nba is scripted this year wack af

  24. Josh Yoo

    June 5, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Nuggets fans where you at

  25. Tupac Reincarnated

    June 5, 2020 at 2:55 am

    I see ESPN not allowing Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins on the same show anymore after Perk roasted Truth 😭😭😭💯💯💯

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