Welcome to the world of the NBA! Whether you’re new to basketball or gearing up for the NBA Playoffs, this episode breaks it all down. We cover the basics—how the NBA works, the 30 teams, the G-League, the shot clock, and a few trivia gems. Then we dive into what makes the season unique, from the 82-game grind to how the NBA Playoffs actually work. We wrap with a tribute to basketball legend Sue Bird—whose leadership off the court has shaped women’s sports in powerful ways. Whether you're all in on the playoff race or just here for the buzzer-beaters, there's something for you.

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Chapters

• 11:01 - How the NBA Actually Works
• 21:08 - The Play-In Tournament, AKA the NBA’s Sudden-Death Pre-Party
• 23:48 - Play-In Chaos: Win or Go Home, Crying Optional
• 28:46 - NBA Playoffs for Humans: Seeds, Series, and Sanity
• 37:23 - Sue Bird: The GOAT, the Legend, the Leader

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