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Starting 5
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
- Cast:
- Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Netflix
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Season 2
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.3Play to Win
2025-10-16 · 47mAs the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.8Love & Basketball
2025-10-16 · 48mShai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.
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E03
Episode 3
Time Keeps on Slippin'
2025-10-16 · 46mAs the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.8Mama's Boys
2025-10-16 · 51mJaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild trade rumors.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 5.0Ring Chasing
2025-10-16 · 51mA blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 5.0Changing of the Guards
2025-10-16 · 45mTyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a setback.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 5.0What the Hali
2025-10-16 · 53mThe NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates against Denver.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.2Collision Course
2025-10-16 · 74mAll the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the NBA crown.
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Jaylen Brown
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Kevin Durant
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Tyrese Haliburton
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James Harden
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