SHOCKER!!! The Celtics blow another lead in Game 1 of the second round against the 76ers. Of course this is not the first time this season, not even the first time this playoffs the Celtics have had leads late and given their opponents a string of possessions to cut the lead. It almost caused them to go 7 games against the Atlanta Hawks. However, it was not the biggest collapse of the season. That goes to the Milwaukee Bucks against the Miami Heat as the number 8 seed took down the league leaders in the first round. Don't worry, "it wasn't a failure." Second Stringers dives into these first round matchups and the remaining series from the NBA playoffs as well as previewing the next round with predictions for what is to come.

With the NBA regular season coming to a close, Second Stringers take a look back at the entire regular season and grade each team's season. Naji and I take a look at what took place preseason, during the trade deadlines, key players getting injuries, and many more aspects to give a holistic view. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets undoubtedly deserve their praise for the hard work on the court and smart moves to fill much needed holes in the offense. Whereas teams such as the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons which have not had much going for them all season, except the inability to win games, will not be rated highly. This episode dives into the entire regular season and debates key moves from the 2022-2023 NBA season.