NBA Podcast: Digging into every 1st-round playoff series

Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

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Topics for this week's episode include:

• Joel Embiid comes alive in Game 3 ... after almost getting himself tossed
• AD and the Lakers are no match for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
• How Aaron Gordon is killing the Lakers from the dunker spot
• Jamal Murray remains the ultimate postseason performer
• The Thunder's biggest flaw is a worthwhile trade-off
• Did starting Wendell Carter over Jonathan Isaac actually make a difference for Orlando?
• Why is Milwaukee using Brook Lopez to guard a red-hot Pascal Siakam?
• Luka brings the magic against the Clippers, but Maxi Kleber and Ivica Zubac are low-key X-factors in this series
• Phoenix's defensive strategy against Anthony Edwards, and why we're so impressed by Ant
• Are the Suns destined to let go of the rope?
• Was Miami's Game 2 upset in Boston anything more than just a hot shooting night?