# BEST BETS NBA TUESDAY: Cavaliers-Pistons, Lakers-Thunder & MLB Home Runs

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Podcast: [Hold the Phone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059)
Published: 2026-05-05T17:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

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