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Podcast: NBA on ESPN
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Lakers Strike First In The Bay, MVP Revealed
Description: Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton to react to the Lakers defeating the Warriors in a historic game, AD setting the tone for the series, LA’s defense on Steph, the Knicks bouncing back in Game 2, why the Heat need Butler back to win, Joel Embiid winning the MVP, the Celtics playing down to opponents, Harden turning back the clock and when we will see Embiid return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices