Clippers - Nuggets Head Back to Denver, with Matt Moore

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Was Aaron Gordon's buzzer-beating dunk actually late, and how does the league's inconclusive evidence affect the series?

The episode begins with Lucas Hand introducing the context of the Clippers' tough loss to the Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Guest Matt Moore, known for Hardwood Paroxysm and Locked On Nuggets, provides a non-lifelong Nuggets fan perspective. Early segments address fan controversies, including whether Aaron Gordon should have been ejected for a first-half scrum and James Harden's role in it. The hosts then analyze Aaron Gordon's game-winning dunk, debating the frame-by-frame review and inconclusive evidence on whether he released the ball in time. A significant portion focuses on Michael Porter Jr.'s potential suspension for leaving the bench during the scrum, critiquing the NBA's rule as outdated and arbitrary. Moore shares his prediction that the Clippers will win the series in six games, supported by his power ratings and analysis of team depth, Jokic's performances, and coaching adjustments. The conversation explores matchup specifics, such as Jamal Murray's potential for a breakout game and the impact of Russell Westbrook's availability. They discuss betting lines, with the Clippers favored in Game 5, and consider how injuries or suspensions might affect outcomes. The episode concludes with Moore's credentials and a call for listener reviews.

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A Denver-side read on why the Clippers can look better and still struggle to close out the Nuggets.

Game 4's buzzer-beating loss gives this Clippers-Nuggets episode immediate urgency, but it works best once Lucas Hand and Matt Moore settle into the basketball.

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You get a Denver-side read on whether the Clippers are actually the better team before Game 5 in Denver.

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