What are the keys to each first-round series in the 2017 NBA playoffs? Who are the X-factors for each team? How will each series play out? Will there be any major upsets? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers snap out of their late-season funk? Who will win the battle of the MVP candidates between Russell Westbrook and James Harden? Are the Toronto Raptors a dark-horse threat to make the Finals? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.

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