No-show Jokic, Magic & Raptors threaten upsets & coaches on the hot seat with Justin Termine & William Lou
TL;DR
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets face a 3-1 deficit against the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors series is tied 2-2, while the Magic lead the Pistons 3-1.
Key points
- Nuggets down 3-1 against Timberwolves
- Cavaliers and Raptors series tied 2-2
- Magic lead Pistons 3-1
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by SiriusXM Radio’s Justin Termine and Raptors’ podcaster William Lou to discuss the recent slate of NBA playoff games.
Is there hope left for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets? Where is the toughness from the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the number 1 seeded Detroit Pistons going down in the first round? These questions and more are answered on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show.
(0:35) Timberwolves 3-1 lead vs. Nuggets
(19:07) Spurs lead 3-1 vs. Trail Blazers
(29:59) Lakers lead 3-1 vs. Rockets
(35:05) Celtics lead 3-1 vs. 76ers
(40:55) Knicks & Hawks series tied 2-2
(45:57) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2
(50:09) Magic lead 3-1 vs. Pistons
(1:03:28) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2 cont.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(David Zalubowski)
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Q&A
What is the current status of the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs?
The Denver Nuggets are currently down 3-1 in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Which NBA playoff series are tied at 2-2?
The series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors is tied at 2-2.
How are the Detroit Pistons performing in the playoffs?
The Detroit Pistons are trailing 3-1 against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs.
