NBA playoff round one reactions + WNBA preseason preview

TL;DR

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze NBA playoff round one, focusing on key takeaways and injury impacts. They also preview the upcoming WNBA preseason action.

Key points

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze NBA playoff round one.
Discussion includes key takeaways from Game 2s and 3s.
Injury impacts on teams are highlighted.
Preview of upcoming WNBA preseason action.

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we've gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the upcoming slate of preseason action.

We'll get fresh looks at 10 of the W's 15 teams this weekend -- Fever, Liberty, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Lynx, Mystics, Storm, Valkyries, and the Aces. Nekias and Steve share what they're excited about -- and what they'll be monitoring -- concerning each of those teams.

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2:12 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves

15:48 -- Knicks-Hawks

32:25-- Cavs-Raptors

38:38 --Panic meter: Lakers-Rockets

47:46 -- Panic meter: Spurs-Blazers

53:22 -- Panic meter: Celtics-Sixers

58:58 -- Panic meter: Pistons-Magic

01:05:11-- Panic meter: Thunder-Suns

01:09:33-- WNBA Preseason Preview

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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Q&A

What are the key takeaways from the NBA playoff round one?

The biggest takeaways include insights from Game 2s and 3s, particularly regarding teams facing tough injury losses.

How are injuries affecting NBA playoff teams?

Injuries have led to a 'Panic Meter' discussion, highlighting the impact on teams' performance and strategies.

What should fans expect from the WNBA preseason?

Fans can look forward to a preview of the upcoming slate of WNBA preseason games, with insights on team preparations.