Northwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions

The Dunker Spot podcast hosts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA Northwest Division and review Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. In the WNBA playoffs, the Atlanta Dream took a 1-0 series lead over the New York Liberty, while the Golden State Valkyries also opened their semifinal series with a 1-0 advantage against the Las Vegas Aces.

In related NBA preseason news, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault decided to rest key starters for their preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Tulsa. The decision allows prospects such as Aday Mara and Ajay Mitchell extended evaluation time alongside fellow young roster players.