Hosts Lindsay Dunn, Cabbie Richards and Dan Riccio welcome Vivek Jacob of Raptors in 7 to break down the regular season for the Toronto Raptors and their upcoming first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Vivek Jacob emphasizes why Toronto, at full health, is key to the Raptors success against Cleveland in the playoffs and specifically, Immanuel Quickley. Who impacted Toronto’s success more critically: Brandon Ingram or Scottie Barnes? James Harden provides size, skill and playmaking which is problematic for the Raptors in the NBA playoffs. Toronto’s “X-Factor” and “breakout” role player are discussed and how will the Raptors defend against Cleveland’s size in the front court and playmakers.
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Plus, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period delivers NHL news on Toronto’s GM and President of Hockey Operations search including Mike Gillis, Brett Peterson and Jamie Langenbrunner. Auston Matthews is expected to speak with the media about his future, Macklin Celebrini is the future. Edmonton’s front office needs to be aggressive in the off season and Montreal will be an exciting team for the next 5 seasons. Has Alexander Ovechkin played his final year in the NHL?
Finally, the Blue Jays suffer more injuries and their bats were quiet, losing 2 of 3 to the Minnesota Twins.
4:00 Intro
5:30 Raptors clinch the 5th seed in the NBA playoffs
7:00 Toronto faces Cleveland in the first round
9:20 Vivek Jacob is here!
10:40 Immanuel Quickley hamstring is concerning
11:50 Brandon Ingram’s health
14:45 James Harden’s impact on Cleveland
16:30 Toronto’s X-Factor in Cavs vs Raptors
19:30 Making a case for Toronto to upset Cavs
21:30 Jakob Poeltl defending against Cleveland’s size
23:00 Darko Rajaković deserves more credit for Toronto’s success
25:55 George Springer fractures his left big toe
27:00 Blue Jays’ injuries pile up
28:00 Toronto’s offence is lacklustre
30:00 Blue Jays relief pitching is elite
32:00 Maple Leafs on the field with the Blue Jays
35:20 David Pagnotta is here!
36:20 Fans want Toronto to continue tanking
37:30 Latest news on Maple Leafs’ GM Search
42:30 Auston Matthews to speak to the media
44:40 Better 80s Maple Leaf: Davis Schneider or Dylan Cease
45:30 Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin 1v1 street hockey
47:00 Macklin Celebrini is San Jose’s Saviour
49:50 Which team will inspire Canadians in the NHL playoffs: Montreal or Edmonton?
53:15 Detroit collapses to miss the playoffs
55:40 Will Alex Ovechkin return next season?
58:00 Rory McIlroy’s back to back Masters Championships
1:00:15 John Tortorella’s early success with the Vegas
1:03:00 Addison Barger merch
1:04:00 NBA’s Tanking Problem
1:06:20 ProLine Picks – Connor McDavid + Tage Thompson
1:08:15 Victor Wembanyama’s Math Skills
1:10:10 NBA’s 65 game rule for Awards
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