Emmanuel Acho: The Bucks proved they were better than the Nets with coaching and health I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets in an overtime thriller on Saturday night behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 40 points. Kevin Durant had 45 points, including the the game-tying jumper at the end of regulation, which was also inches away from being the game-winner instead. He had a chance to tie it up again in overtime, but he shot an airball and the Bucks are now moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Emmanuel Acho explains how the Bucks proved they were the better team against the Nets, including how ‘Brooklyn got lucky and still lost.’

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Marcellus Wiley explains why the 76ers have a “Ben Simmons problem” | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers have Ben Simmons problem after their tough Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Hear why Marcellus believes that Simmons is not giving his 100% effort and that he won’t thrive in the NBA until he commits more to his craft.

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Colin Cowherd: Nets were too top-heavy, and Kyrie Irving & James Harden’s injuries derailed everything | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd discusses Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets’ loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7. Hear why Colin believes Kyrie Irving and James Harden’s injuries prove that the Nets were too top-heavy to seriously compete for a championship.

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Chris Broussard: 76ers won’t sniff a championship with Simmons’ shooting, what Nets’ loss means for Brooklyn | THE HERD

Chris Broussard joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Ben Simmons’ poor performance in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Plus, hear why Broussard believes that the Brooklyn Nets losing to the Milwaukee Bucks is good for the NBA.

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Colin Cowherd: ‘The Phoenix Suns are old school, and I like it’ | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd talks the Phoenix Suns after Devin Booker leads his team to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Colin points out that the Suns are ‘old school’, drawing comparison between Magic Johnson’s Lakers and Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. Watch as Colin breaks down why he likes this style of play more than what’s common in the NBA today.

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Colin Cowherd believes Ben Simmons' issue is himself: He's more 'Rudy Gobert' than 'LeBron James' I THE HERD

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season comes to an end in a rough Game 7 loss at home against the Atlanta Hawks. Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and 11 rebounds off 11-of-21 from the field. However, Ben Simmons struggled once again, finishing with only 5 points and did not take a shot in the fourth quarter, including passing up a wide open layup. This raises questions on his role in Philadelphia and whether Simmons or Doc Rivers is to blame for their issues. Colin Cowherd analyzes the problem and why it’s sunny in Philadelphia when it comes to Simmons, who he blames for his lack of growth and success with the Sixers.

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Chris Broussard: Kevin Durant deserves absolutely no blame for the Nets’ loss to the Bucks when he had no help I UNDISPUTED

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in a duel against Kevin Durant in Game 7 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. KD finished with 48 points and sent the game to overtime after hitting a big two point shot at the end of the fourth quarter. However, Giannis showed up in overtime while KD’s luck ran out. He airballed his game-tying attempt, securing the win for Milwaukee. Twitter enjoyed the game, including Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who took a shot at KD, quote “I ain’t tryna start nothing up tonight but uh.. LeBron used to run through that East wit no problem.” Chris Broussard joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss how much blame KD deserves for the Nets’ elimination.

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Skip Bayless reacts to the Clippers' Game 1 loss to Suns in the Western Conference Finals | UNDISPUTED

Devin Booker didn’t waste any time against the Los Angeles Clippers as he did it all with a 40-point triple-double in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Paul George led the way for a scrappy LA team with 34 points, but the Phoenix Suns were too hot as they won 120-114. The Clippers will direct their energy to Game 2 as they look to even the series. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Suns’ Game 1 win.

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