In this playoff edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob break down the first round with fan questions throughout.

Dwyane talks about the Timberwolves’ crowd-fueled defense, how much the Nuggets missed Aaron Gordon the second he came out, and shares his personal formula for winning a series, stars win two, role players win one, the coach wins one. He also gives Scoot Henderson his flowers, warns Knicks fans not to get too comfortable with Atlanta finding their footing under Coach Quinn, and explains why playoff officiating naturally goes to whoever controls the physical temperature of the game.

Fan questions cover Damian Lillard’s return, advice for playoff rookies, what championship prep really feels like, why Dwyane never prioritized the three, and how today’s game compares to his era.

Dwyane wraps buzzing about the parity this playoffs, anybody can beat anybody right now.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What We Discussed: 

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:54 Jaden McDaniels And The Timberwolves Intensity
• 03:13 The Playoff Formula And Denver’s Adjustments
• 05:16 Handling Injuries: The Spurs And The Trailblazers Dynamic 
• 07:38 Scoot Henderson’s Defensive Impact 
• 09:12 Knicks Vs. Hawks And CJ McCollum’s Leadership
• 12:13 Officiating And The Suns Vs Thunder Series 
• 15:30 The Houston Rockets’ Playoff Challenge 
• 16:01 LeBron James’ Masterful Performances
• 16:41 Fan Q&A: Should Damian Lillard Return For The Blazers 
• 18:45 Fan Q&A: Advice For Rookies In The Playoffs 
• 21:05 Fan Q&A: The Details Of Winning Championships
• 23:37 Fan Q&A: Postseason Preparation Routine 
• 25:54 Fan Q&A: Dealing With The “Can’t Shoot 3s” Narrative 
• 31:45 The Current State Of The NBA Playoffs