Russ is confident in his teammates and the playoffs

Russell Westbrook full press conference exchange with reporters

Tyrese Haliburton talking about the Knicks series in the playoffs last year

Darly Morey We like our chances in the East We feel like we're in the mix with the top teams there obviously we gotta prove that on the court Folks have speculated on the improvements of our East competitors I don't see it There weren't any needle-movers in my opinion

Higlight Coaches Corner Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff talks with Tim Legler about how getting a taste of high-level playoff competition has been a motivating factor for the team He also praises Cade's leadership Cade knows how to be great without taking any food from his teammates plate

Bill Simmons Pod In a playoff series you only have to go 4-3 and you advance barely above 500

Bill Simmons Pod Charlotte might go 120 in the Eastern Conference Playoffs They are just rolling through the league This is 2017 Warriors territory