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Starting 5

7.3/10 31 votes
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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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Still from Play to Win E01

Episode 1

★ 8.3

Play to Win

2025-10-16 · 47m

As 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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Still from Love & Basketball E02

Episode 2

★ 6.8

Love & Basketball

2025-10-16 · 48m

Shai 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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Still from Time Keeps on Slippin' E03

Episode 3

Time Keeps on Slippin'

2025-10-16 · 46m

As 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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Still from Mama's Boys E04

Episode 4

★ 6.8

Mama's Boys

2025-10-16 · 51m

Jaylen 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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Still from Ring Chasing E05

Episode 5

★ 5.0

Ring Chasing

2025-10-16 · 51m

A 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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Still from Changing of the Guards E06

Episode 6

★ 5.0

Changing of the Guards

2025-10-16 · 45m

Tyrese 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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Still from What the Hali E07

Episode 7

★ 5.0

What the Hali

2025-10-16 · 53m

The 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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Still from Collision Course E08

Episode 8

★ 7.2

Collision Course

2025-10-16 · 74m

All 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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Cast

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown

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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Tyrese Haliburton

Tyrese Haliburton

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James Harden

James Harden

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