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OKC Falls Apart, Pacers Force Game 7 & The $200M Ja Morant Twist | HARD PASS Ep. 6

OKC Falls Apart, Pacers Force Game 7 & The $200M Ja Morant Twist | HARD PASS Ep. 6The youngest Finals team in decades just collapsed on the biggest stage… and now, Sam Presti’s entire legacy comes down to one game. Meanwhile, Ja Morant’s team just dodged a $200 million bullet—and Angel Reese? Yeah… we need to talk about her too. Let’s get into it.Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 19, 2025.HARD PASS Ep.6#NBAFinals #IndianaPacers #SamPresti #PacersVsThunder #HardPassWelcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.On today’s episode:- The Pacers stun OKC and force a Game 7 — did SGA finally look… young?- Haliburton guts it out on one leg, and still outplays OKC’s backcourt- Ja Morant’s contract just saved Memphis $200 million — here’s how- DK breaks down the Olajuwon-over-Jordan debate… was it really the wrong pick?- “Presti built a contender without tanking. Now he’s one bad quarter from heartbreak.” — DKI’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).Today’s Segments00:00 Intro00:38 The Hoop Scoop02:54 Heat Check03:57 Betting 10106:20 Hardwood Confidential11:29 Distant Replay17:11 Fans in the StandsSubscribe & Turn on Notifications. Never miss a take. Never miss a moment. Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 8AM ET.We want to hear from you! Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online. Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself! For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSN: Twitter / X: https://x.com/DougKezirian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougkezirian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougkezirian#HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders

OKC on the Brink of a Dynasty, Angel Reese Silences Doubters | HARD PASS Ep. 5

OKC on the Brink of a Dynasty, Angel Reese Silences Doubters | HARD PASS Ep. 5
 
Game 5 of the Finals gave us another heart-stopper — OKC is now one win away from a championship, and maybe the start of a dynasty. But while the spotlight’s on the NBA, Angel Reese quietly made WNBA history… and somehow, she’s still catching heat.
 
Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 16, 2025.
 
HARD PASS Ep.5
 
#NBAFinals #OKCThunder #AngelReese #PacersVsThunder #HardPass
 
 
Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.
 
On today’s episode:
- OKC pulls away in the 4th and crushes the Pacers in Game 5 — is the dynasty talk real now?
- Haliburton hobbles, and the Pacers cough up 22 turnovers
- Angel Reese drops a triple-double… and still gets blamed?
- DK has words for Kamilla Cardoso and a cold betting pick for Game 6
- “Angel’s grabbing boards at 6’3” while Cardoso jogs like it’s preseason.” — DK
 
 
I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).
 
Today’s Segments
00:00 Intro
00:39 The Hoop Scoop
02:46 Heat Check
06:10 Angel Reese's 1st Career Triple-Double
09:37 Heat Check
10:32 Betting 101
15:14 Distant Replay
18:55 Fans in the Stands
 
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Did the Pacers Just Blow It… or Did SGA Become a Legend? | HARD PASS Ep. 4

Did the Pacers Just Blow It… or Did SGA Become a Legend? | HARD PASS Ep. 4The Pacers had it. A 4-point lead. 3 minutes left. And then… silence. One point in the final 3:20. Was it a choke job—or did SGA just rip their hearts out? Plus, we rewind to the night LeBron became the villain—and the one Finals loss he still can’t outrun. Oh, and yes, the English language might need new words after this one.Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 13, 2025.HARD PASS Ep.4#NBAFinals #SGA #PacersVsThunder #LeBronJames #HardPassWelcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.On today’s episode:- The Pacers score one point in the final 3 minutes — did they choke or did SGA become HIM?- Scott Foster conspiracies swirl… but maybe Indy just folded- We revisit LeBron’s biggest failure — yes, the 2011 Finals- And DK explains why the English language simply isn’t ready for this game- “SGA dropped 15 in 4 minutes… and Mathurin missed three free throws. I’m sick.” — DougI’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).Today’s Segments00:00 Intro00:30 The Hoop Scoop04:35 Heat Check06:36 Betting 10109:10 Distant Replay17:00 Doug Goes Off19:09 Fans in the Stands20:51 Meet Arthur!Subscribe & Turn on Notifications. Never miss a take. Never miss a moment. Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 8AM ET.We want to hear from you! Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online. Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself! For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSN: Twitter / X: https://x.com/DougKezirian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougkezirian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougkezirian#HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders

NBA Finals Game 3 FULL REACTION & Why Everyone is Talking About Angel Reese Now! | HARD PASS Ep. 3

How OKC Got OKC’d with a KO in Game 3, Why Everyone is Talking About Angel Reese Now, and more! | HARD PASS Ep. 3Straight ahead — how OKC got OKC’d with a KO. A 140-to-1 longshot cashed, Rick Carlisle out-coached everyone in the building, and the Thunder looked stunned. Plus — Charles Barkley torches the Knicks, and Angel Reese gets dragged for... rebounding? Yeah — we’ve got takes.Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 11, 2025.HARD PASS Ep.3 #basketballanalysis #NBAFinals #ThunderVsPacers #CharlesBarkley #AngelReese #HardPassWelcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.On today’s episode:- A 140-to-1 bet hits as the Pacers pull off another shocker — are the Thunder unraveling?- Charles Barkley torches the Knicks’ coaching chaos- And Angel Reese isn’t the problem — but “Mebounds” might be the best insult of the year- “I haven't seen a collapse this bad since LeBron in 2011… and yes, we’re going there.” — DougI’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).Today’s Segments00:00 Intro00:31 The Hoop Scoop06:04 Heat Check10:48 Knicks still without Head Coach12:40 Heat Check16:39 Sports Sanity28:49 Betting 10131:56 Fans In The StandsSubscribe & Turn on Notifications. Never miss a take. Never miss a moment. Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetworkNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 8AM ET.We want to hear from you. Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online. Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself! For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSN Twitter / X: https://x.com/DougKezirian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougkezirian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougkezirian#HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.Subscribe & Turn on NotificationsNever miss a take. Never miss a moment.Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetworkNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 8AM ET.We want to hear from you! Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online.Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself!For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSN Twitter / X: @DougKezirian Instagram: @DougKezirian TikTok: @DougKezirian Threads: @DKSNSupport the Channel -- Help us grow HARD PASS by sharing, liking, and subscribing!#HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders

Did the Thunder Just Change the NBA Finals? | HARD PASS Ep. 2

Did the Thunder Just Change the NBA Finals? No Comeback, No Mercy: Thunder Dominate & Knicks in Chaos | HARD PASS Ep. 2No comeback magic this time. The Thunder owned Game 2—but the real story? Haliburton vanished, SGA made history, and the NBA court looked like a CGI fever dream. Oh—and we’re settling the Warriors vs. Celtics debate once and for all.Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 8, 2025.HARD PASS Ep.2Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.On today’s episode:- Thunder dominate Game 2 — was Haliburton already gassed?- SGA makes history… but did anyone even notice under those CGI ads?- And the ultimate debate: 2018 Warriors vs. the ’86 Celtics — who you got? "We used to be a proper country… with huge logos."I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).Today’s Segments00:00 Intro00:30 The Hoop Scoop8:20 Knicks Coaching Update11:53 Marquee Matchup13:58 Betting 10116:16 Sports Sanity20:10 Distant Replay23:50 Fans in the StandsSubscribe & Turn on NotificationsNever miss a take. Never miss a moment.Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetworkNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 8AM ET.We want to hear from you!Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online.Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself!For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSNTwitter / X: https://x.com/DougKezirianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougkezirian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougkezirian#HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders

Pacers STUN Thunder in Wild Game 1 Finish, Thibodeau FIRED | HARD PASS Ep.1

Pacers STUN Thunder in Wild Game 1 Finish, Thibodeau FIRED | HARD PASS Ep.1Haliburton stunned OKC with 0.3 left on the clock — and the Thunder just stood there. Meanwhile, Thibodeau’s out in New York, JJ Redick’s going scorched earth, and the Finals just got personal. Let’s break it all down.Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 5, 2025.HARD PASS Ep.1#NBAFinals2025 #PacersVsThunder #HaliburtonGameWinner #TomThibodeau #JJRedickWelcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.On today’s episode:- Haliburton’s Game-Winner with 0.3 Left — How Did OKC Let This Happen?- Thibodeau Out in NYC — Fair Move or Huge Mistake?- JJ Redick Claps Back at Reporter — Was He Out of Line or Justified?"The Pacers had no business winning that game… and yet, the moment OKC took the lead, I knew they were toast."I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).Today’s Segments00:00 Introduction02:25 The Hoop Scoop09:39 Heat Check13:00 Tom Thibodeau Fired19:02 Marquee Matchup21:36 Betting 10125:16 Distant Replay28:05 Fans In The StandsSubscribe & Turn on NotificationsNever miss a take. Never miss a moment.Subscribe to DKSN: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetworkNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.We want to hear from you! Have a hot take, comment, or question? Drop it below or tag us online.Your comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment, your question answered by Doug himself!For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.comFollow Doug & DKSN Twitter / X: https://x.com/DougKezirian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougkezirian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougkezirian #HardPass #DKSN #DougKezirian #NBA #BasketballAnalysis #NBAFinals #BasketballNews #NBAHotTakes #SportsDebate #NBA2025 #BasketballPodcast #Betting101 #BasketballHighlights #SportsCommentary #NBAYouTube #SportsTakes #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #BasketballInsiders