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How Far Can Embiid Take the Sixers? Plus, the WTF Bucks, the Randle-less Knicks, and the Warriors Came to Play.

How Far Can Embiid Take the Sixers? Plus, the WTF Bucks, the Randle-less Knicks, and the Warriors Came to Play.

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Verno and KOC discuss the 76ers' impressive win over the Heat (01:30 ). How deep of a run can the Sixers make with the returns of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? They then turn their attention to the Bucks and debate whether they can still make a Finals run despite their struggles (14:46 ). Also, the guys discuss how far the Knicks can go now that Julius Randle is confirmed out for the season (24:01 ). Next, they discuss the Warriors' huge win over the Rockets, as well as their excitement for this weekend’s Final Four (33:14 ).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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