Baseline Jumper Episode 27: NBA Conference Finals

The NBA conference finals are underway but the games have not been close. What is causing the lopsided game results (1:00)? Will game 4 of the Rockets-Warriors buck that trend? Ben and Jason break down the Warriors-Rockets so far and the keys to the rest of the series (6:00). Next, the team breaks down the upcoming Celtics-Cavs game 5, the importance of role players, and how important this series will be for the Cavaliers to keep LeBron James in Cleveland (18:45). On Tuesday, ESPN released their World Fame 100 to detail the most famous athletes in the world. With basketball on the rise, could it overtake football in America and what does the increasing popularity mean for the NBA and the other major sports leagues (31:30). Last but not least, the duo closes with their heroes and zeroes of the week (41:00).