NBA Podcast: Previewing every 1st-round series

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

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This week's episode features previews and predictions for every first-round series. Topics include:

• Who will win the final play-in games and snag the East and West 8-seeds?
• Can either of those teams trouble the Heat or Suns?
• The fate of Raptors-Sixers hinges on James Harden
• How will the absence of Matisse Thybulle affect Philly?
• Is the shotmaking of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving enough to overcome Boston's matchup advantages?
• Will Ben Simmons factor in?
• How will the Warriors guard Nikola Jokic, and how will the Nuggets guard Steph Curry?
• What will happen when Golden State goes small?
• How will Karl-Anthony Towns and the Wolves fare against the Grizzlies' gargantuan frontcourt?
• Can Minnesota keep Memphis off the offensive glass?
• Luka Doncic's calf injury could spell doom for Dallas
• Why the Jazz can win even if Doncic plays
• Can the Mavs mitigate Rudy Gobert's defensive impact?
• Why the Bucks are such a bad matchup for the Bulls
• Does Chicago have any hope of avoiding a sweep?