The nerds take a deep dive into the NBA Finals, delivering their predictions on who will win the NBA Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.

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00:00:23 - How does Boston deal with Luka?

00:10:43 - How does Kyrie fare against the Celtics’ back-court?

00:14:00 - Can Dallas’ supporting cast pull their weight?

00:17:29 - How does Boston disrupt Dallas’ alley-oops and lobs?

00:19:58 - Can Dallas play Al Horford off the floor?

00:21:28 - Why Jayson Tatum is so important defensively in this series

00:23:15 - How does Dallas’ defense match-up with Boston’s offense?

00:30:23 - Why clutch offensive execution is so important in this Finals

00:34:54 - How much Kristaps Porzingis has improved since leaving Dallas

00:36:11 - How crucial Holiday and White are for Boston

00:42:03 - What can we expect from Jayson Tatum offensively?

00:51:05 - What specific role players will have a big series?

00:56:20 - The nerds give their official NBA Finals predictions

01:07:58 - Which head coach do you trust more?

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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon after a historic performance from both Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in Newark. DC explains why Makhachev DIDN'T NEED the submission to have sealed the victory, and REVEALS key moments between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam during the fight. Plus, with rumblings of his retirement, Cormier reflects on Poirier potentially having fought his last fight in the UFC. DC also talks Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and gives his take on how Strickland was able to control that fight. Cormier also goes back stage and talks to Islam's coach, Javier Mendez, after the fight. And don't miss DC give his take on questionable scorecards from the judges.

3:30 - Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier
7:30 - Is this Poirier's last fight?
9:45 - Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa
11:030 - Unacceptable judging mistakes at UFC 302

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions about the NBA Finals during a mailbag segment. Jason dives into his early predictions on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' matchup with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. #Volume #Herd

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