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HEAVILY CONTESTEDNBA Playoffs/Play-In PreviewOn today's episode, Chris and Matt run through the NBA playoffs bracket, breaking down each team and their chances in each play-in/first round matchup.
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2021-05-1731 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDDoes the Buyout Market Need a Fix Now?Happy Friday people! On today's episode, the guys talk about league-wide concerns about the perceived unfairness of star studded squads (like the Nets and Lakers) signing high impact players off the buyout market and whether or not something can/should be done about it.
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2021-04-2310 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDIs It Time for Danny Ainge to Change Course?Is Danny Ainge overrated as a General Manager? Why is Ainge so hesitant to fire away on trades to bolster the Celtics' chances? Can the Celtics break through any time soon? Tune in to hear Chris and Matt's takes on these questions and more!
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2021-04-2112 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWhat's going on with UEFA and the Super League?On today's episode, Chris and Matt talk about the newly formed Super League, the teams involved, what this means for UEFA and implications stemming from this newly formed soccer saga.
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2021-04-2010 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDPre-NFL Draft Breakdown/Mock DraftOn this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt breakdown the upcoming NFL Draft and run through Matt's mock draft choices.
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2021-04-1612 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDThe Real Reason the MLB is StrugglingOn this Wednesday's episode, Chris and Matt discuss the MLB's position in the world of sports today when it comes to popularity, relevance, and presence. They give their takes on why the MLB is struggling and how it can bring itself back to what it used to be in pop culture.
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2021-04-1414 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWill Stephen Curry Leave or Will the Warriors Return to Contention?After a wild performance by Steph Curry against the Nuggets where he passed Wilt Chamberlain as the Warriors' all-time leading scorer, Chris and Matt discuss the Warriors' chances of returning to contention next season and whether Curry would actually leave San Fran.
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2021-04-1312 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWhy the Packers are Holding Back Aaron RodgersOn this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt dive into the ways they see the Green Bay Packers have held back Aaron Rodgers across his career and question if staying in GB is even a plausible option if he's in search of another ring.
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2021-04-0213 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDDoes a Power Disparity Exist in the NBA?In this Wednesday's episode, Chris and Matt discuss the idea of a power disparity in the NBA today and if there really is one to begin with.
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2021-04-0113 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNBA Trade Deadline Recap + Winners/LosersOn this Monday's episode, Chris and Matt recap the NBA trade deadline and discuss their winners/losers. Stay tuned for more episodes this week!
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2021-03-2924 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWill Cam Newton Have A Comeback Season?On this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt take a look at Cam Newton's upcoming season and discuss his chances of putting together a strong comeback with the Patriots.
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2021-03-2615 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDHas James Harden Passed Dwyane Wade As An All-Time SG?On today's episode, Chris surprises Matt with his take on whether or not James Harden has already made his way above DWade on their All-Time SG list.
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2021-03-2412 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDChris Paul's Impact on the Suns + Devin Booker vs Jimmy ButlerIn today's episode, Chris and Matt talk about the Suns' surprise transformation into a top playoff team in the Western Conference, Chris Paul's winning impact on the Suns and every team he plays for, and who they'd take between Devin Booker and Jimmy Butler.
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2021-03-2213 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNBA Midseason Award Picks, Miami Heat Struggling, and James Harden At Point GuardIn this week's episode, Chris and Matt discuss potential NBA midseason candidates and their picks to win, the Miami Heat's rocky start, the Hornets' playoff chances, LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball, James Harden taking over Point Guard duties in Brooklyn, and what Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis need in Dallas to build an effective contender.
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2021-02-1543 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDSuper Bowl LV Preview and a Heated Debate on What Makes a Hall of FamerIn this week's episode, we give our Super Bowl LV preview/predictions and delve into a discussion on Hall of Fame criteria in sports that spirals into a heated debate soon after ("Is Draymond Green a Hall of Famer?")
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2021-02-0441 min
My Morning DevotionalWhat is Love?This is Episode 176 of the My Morning Devotional Podcast. Find us on Instagram: @mymorningdevoPre-Order our 1st Workbook: www.mymorningdevo.coJoin me, Alison Elizabeth as we read out of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 which says "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for p...
2021-02-0106 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDIs Russell Westbrook Washed? Kobe One Year Later, "Embiid Over AD", "Can Mahomes Catch Brady?"In this week’s episode, Chris and Matt discuss whether or not Russell Westbrook is washed, Kobe’s legacy one year later, if Joel Embiid is the best big in the NBA, LaMelo Ball’s current situation in Charlotte, Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal on the trade market, what Patrick Mahomes needs to catch Brady one day, Brady’s ridiculous career accomplishments and some landing spots for QBs across the league.
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2021-01-2854 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDShould Mahomes Face the Bills, Who Are the Nets' Competition, and A Hidden MLB ScandalIn this week's episode, Chris and Matt give their thoughts on who they think will come out on top this NFL Conference Championship weekend, who they see challenging the Nets out East, Kyrie's return, and an extremely under the radar MLB pitching scandal that's made its way around the league.
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2021-01-2142 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDJames Harden Breaks Free to Brooklyn, Kyrie's Saga, and NFL Divisional Round PreviewMatt and Chris discuss the impact of James Harden's trade to Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving''s sudden disappearance off the face of the planet, where the Nets currently stand as contenders, the NBA's current pandemic dilemma, this weekend's NFL Playoffs Divisional matchups, and Deshaun Watson's potential trade suitors.
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2021-01-1546 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNBA Free Agency Reactions, Who Won the Offseason, "Are the Bucs Overrated?" and more!This week, Cam makes a return and jumps back into the action with Chris and Matt to break down the best signings from NBA Free Agency so far, which teams won the offseason, NFL Week 12 picks and some heated Bucs talk at the end. Stay tuned, BIG TRUSS
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2020-11-2728 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNBA Offseason: Harden to Brooklyn, CP3 to Phoenix, Trades, Free Agents and More!In this episode, Matt and Chris talk about the NBA's already booming offseason revolving around trades and Friday's free agency frenzy!
2020-11-2039 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWestbrook Demands Trade, NBA Draft/Free Agency, and NFL Week 10 PreviewIn this week's episode, Chris and Matt break down their top games of the NFL Week 10 slate, discuss Russell Westbrook's trade request, NBA Free Agency, LaMelo Ball's chances of going number one and more!
NFL Week 10 (0:00-10:38)
Russell Westbrook Wants Out (10:39-17:28)
NBA Free Agency (17:29-31:02)
Chris Paul Trade Rumors/Is CP3 a Top 5 PG? (31:03-34:33)
What Top Teams Need to Upgrade (34:34-37:35)
NBA Draft: The Case for LaMelo Ball at Number One and Top 3 Pick Predictions (37:36-45:21)
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2020-11-1245 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDGiannis to the Heat, "Are the Bucs Contenders?", NFL Week 9 Picks and MoreIn episode 10, the guys dive into various NBA Offseason topics like Giannis to the Heat/Harden to Philly, NFL Contenders & Pretenders, their games of the week and more!
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2020-11-0540 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDTua Mania Begins, NFL Week 7 Rundown, Dodgers’ Title Chances, and NBA Offseason TalkIn this week's episode, the guys discuss the Dolphins' decision to make Tua Tagovailoa starter, their NFL Week 7 Rankings/Picks, some NBA offseason talk, and how they see the World Series playing out! (Spoiler: Chris was dead wrong about the WS already)
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2020-10-2244 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNFL Week 6 Power Rankings/Previews, “Dodgers in 7”, LeVeon Bell to New England?In this episode, the guys breakdown their NFL power rankings, how they see the top Week 6 games playing out, a possible Dodgers comeback, the Rays’ title chances, LeVeon Bell’s potential landing spots and more!
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2020-10-1537 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDFinals Game 5 Preview, Miami vs Clemson, NFL Week 5 Picks, and MLB Playoff RecapsChris, Matt, and Cam reveal how they feel about the Heat's chances going into Game 5, this weekend's NFL/CFB slates, Miami vs Clemson, and the AL/NL Division Series midway through!
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2020-10-0829 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDWere We Wrong About the Heat? NBA Finals Game 3 Recap/ReactionIn a new (soon to be named) basketball segment of Heavily Contested, Chris gives his reactions to Game 3 with analysis and what he sees from the Jimmy Butler and the Heat moving forward after taking it from LeBron, AD, and the Lakers.
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2020-10-0508 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDDo the Heat Have a Chance? + NFL Week 4 Preview/Analysis + MLB Playoffs TalkChris, Matt and Cam discuss the NBA Finals through Game 2 and preview Game 3, then dive into the Heat's future, how they see NFL Week 4 playing out and the AL/NL Division Series!
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2020-10-0433 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDAre the Conference Finals Over? + NFL Week 3 PicksChris and Matt give their thoughts on the complexion of the Heat/Celtics matchup moving forward, if the Nuggets can come back from 3-1 against the Lakers, and their top 5 NFL picks of the week!
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2020-09-2625 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDHeat Zone Out Celtics, Clippers Meltdown, Nuggets/Lakers Showdown, and NFL Week 2 PreviewOn Episode 4, Chris and Matt give their takes on the Heat's early 2-0 lead with Game 3 predictions, the Clippers' epic meltdown, NFL Week 2, an apology to the Nuggets, and more!
NBA Conference Finals Talk (0:00 - 20:50)
NFL Week 2 Picks and Previews (20:51 - 39:59)
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2020-09-1939 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNFL Week 1 Betting Picks, Fantasy, and Conference Finals Preview (9/11)Chris and Matt tackle NFL Week 1 head on & run down their betting picks for top matchups, along with some Fantasy Football breakdowns and their NBA Conference Finals preview!
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NFL/Fantasy - 0:00 - 36:29
NBA Conference Finals - 36:30 - 49:45
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2020-09-1249 minHEAVILY CONTESTEDNFL Season Preview, Nash to Nets, and NBA Playoffs Recap/Takes (9/4)Chris and Matt turn it up and fire their takes on the Heat's domination of the Bucks, their NFL preseason picks, Steve Nash to the Nets, and the rest of the NBA Playoffs! Buckle up and stay tuned, hope you enjoy!
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2020-09-0552 min