# The Real Contenders Have Arrived | EPISODE 127

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Podcast: [The X-Factor Sportz Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-x-factor-sportz-podcast-6383692)
Published: 2026-05-07T00:51:27+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/xfactorsportz/2801158
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🏀 The Real Contenders Have Arrived | X-Factor Sportz Podcast – Episode 127 The conference semifinals are here, and the real contenders are showing up. In this episode, Jay breaks down all three Eastern Conference Game 7s from last week — Philly's stunning upset over Boston without Tatum, Cleveland's gutsy win over Toronto, and Detroit's historic comeback from down 3-1 to knock out Orlando. Then it's time to predict who gets out of the second round. From the Knicks' dominant blowout streak to OKC's overwhelming size advantage over a LeBron-led Lakers squad, Jay gives you his picks for every series and explains why. Plus, the Two-Minute Warning: why winning and losing comes down to one thing — the choices you make every single day. Like, share, subscribe, and follow The X-Factor Sportz Podcast wherever you listen! 🎙️ 📻 Spotify | iHeartRadio | Pandora | YouTube Music

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