Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

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🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Jalen Green scored 38 points in a bounce-back performance to lead the Rockets to a win in game 2 against the Warriors. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Jimmy Butler’s injury, the Cavs and Celtics wins, and the physicality of the NBA playoffs. Then, the Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins the show to discuss the Rockets win and Jalen Green’s huge performance. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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