Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to discuss the NBA Playoffs Play-In picture as we head into the final month of the season. Who is more likely to survive a play-in game between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors? Later, the guys debate who is under more pressure to win the NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks? The guys continue by discussing whether Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets are an unstoppable fo...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 113-100 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares what makes Jokic impossible to defend. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment hitting on LeBron James possibly leaving the Lakers, the future of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and much more! Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 0...
Mar 23, 2024•40 min
Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss how much hope is left for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers with a little under a month remaining in the NBA season. What are the injury updates for Christian Wood, Gabe Davis, and Jarred Vanderbilt? Is it time to move off of the LeBron-AD foundation? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - When will injured Lakers return? 13:09 - What to make of Lakers past few games 24:16 - Is the...
Mar 21, 2024•49 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-112 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason breaks down Denver's scorching-hot run coming out of the All-Star break and discusses why Anthony Edwards' ceiling is as high as anyone in the NBA. Later, Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Episode 1 of 'Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick' before diving into an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - ...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-112 loss to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the impact of New York's physical presence and problems it can present a team like Golden State. Later, Jason reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers' 98-91 win over the Miami Heat before answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Knicks jump Warriors from...
Mar 20, 2024•35 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Kyrie Irving’s game-winning shot over Nikola Jokic to lift his Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets. Jason then dives into the Milwaukee Bucks' 140-129 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Timeline (Timestaps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Mavericks stun Nuggets 13:00 - Kyrie's insane shot 18:15 - No need to panic for Denver 29:00 - Bucks blow out Suns 43:00 - Is Kyrie Irving mos...
Mar 19, 2024•52 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors massive 128-121 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, Anthony Davis' injury, and his major takeaways for both Western Conference contenders moving forward. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 98-91 win over De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. How dangerous will New York be as they get closer to full strength?...
Mar 17, 2024•45 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ dominant 127-112 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. How concerning is this loss for Phoenix? Later, Jason breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 126-119 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Next, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including his reaction to Isiah Thomas' comments to Draymond Green about Kevin Durant sav...
Mar 16, 2024•43 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat 100-88 as Denver continues to look unstoppable while in pursuit of winning back-to-back NBA championships. Jason recaps the Chicago Bulls beating the Indiana Pacers, and answers fan mailbag questions on the hottest topics from around the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Nuggets-Heat reaction 13:20 - Denver wins with defense 14:20 - Jimmy Butler disappoints ...
Mar 14, 2024•41 min
Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-107 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his thoughts on both Western Conference contenders moving forward as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. Is there any hope for Los Angeles? #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2024•26 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' 121-111 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Will Shai be a reliable number one option in the NBA Playoffs? Later, Jason discusses the Andrew Wiggins-Brandin Podziemski feud for the Warriors, the 90s basketball debate raging on social media, and much more! #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:02 - Pacers take down Thunder 012:25 - Indiana's starting 5 15:1...
Mar 13, 2024•34 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant leading the Phoenix Suns past Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he answers fan mailbag questions on the most pressing topics in the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 05:35 - Suns beat Cavaliers 22:39 - Warriors win without Steph Curry 27:46 - Breaking down Victor Wembanyama 46:25 - N...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Jason Timpf reacts to the best games from around the NBA this weekend. Jason recaps Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics big win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns and how the Celtics have gotten back on track as they look to close out the regular season before a championship push. Jason then discusses the Lakers playoff chances as they currently sit in the 9th seed, while only being two games out of the 6th seed in the western conference. Jason then gives his weekly NBA Power Rankings where ...
Mar 12, 2024•47 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. Later, Jason shares his takeaways from Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' 114-108 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 113-111 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' blowing a 19-point lead in their 130-120 loss to De'Aaron Fox and t...
Mar 08, 2024•51 min
Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest highlights from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is "by far" the best player in the world, how Denver constructed the perfect lineup, Jaylen Brown's huge night, and his major problem with Jayson Tatum. Was this a preview of the NBA Finals? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Nikola Jokic ...
Mar 08, 2024•32 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 125-90 blowout win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Golden State's dominant night, and discusses the futures of both teams as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2024•22 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' OT win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason explains how Kevin Durant took over late in the game and in overtime to defeat the NBA champs in what was a rare bad night for Jokic. Jason then breaks down the Boston Celtics' collapse to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this cause for concern for Boston, or just a slip up in the midst of a dominating regular season. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:34 - Suns take dow...
Mar 07, 2024•44 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ 140-88 blowout win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant to this point, and debates whether any team will be able to beat them in a seven-game series. Jason then reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers’ 89-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s big win over the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. C...
Mar 05, 2024•49 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 124-114 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses how Jokic and Jamal Murray continuously outplay LeBron and Anthony Davis in clutch situations as well as his biggest issues with Darvin Ham's approach for Los Angeles. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant 138-110 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. What has Boston done differently that has Jason beyond excit...
Mar 03, 2024•59 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 103-97 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares why Nikola Jokic is the NBA's ultimate closer. How much will Jamal Murray's ankle injury impact Denver down the home stretch of the NBA season? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Is LeBron James responsible for the current state of the Lakers? #volume...
Mar 01, 2024•50 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 110-99 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason reacts to the game's biggest highlights and shares his main takeaways for both teams. Is Golden State moving up his contenders list? #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 06:47 - Warriors beat Knicks 110-99 09:07 - Warriors unsung hero frustrates Brunson 13:14 - Golden State's dominant start 09:27 - Why Steph had been slumping 17:42 - Mose...
Mar 01, 2024•24 min
Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' incredible comeback in their 116-112 win over Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason discusses LeBron's epic 4th quarter performance as the Lakers overcame a 21-point deficit for a huge win. What does this mean for the Lakers moving forward? And what is the outlook for the Clippers, who have now lost 4 of their last 6 games. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 02:0...
Feb 29, 2024•25 min
Jason Timpf is joined by Matt Modi of Betting Pros to discuss the best bets in the NBA as we approach the playoffs. Can anybody get in the way of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets oh repeating as NBA champs? Some of the best bets to make are Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 29, 2024•36 min
Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics 117-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant the entire season, and if Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are ready to take that next step in winning an NBA championship. Jason then debates whether Jokic is better than prime Steph Curry and Kevin Durant as he impacts the Nuggets in so many ways. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 02:00 - Introduction 04:55 - Celtics lock down 76ers 06...
Feb 28, 2024•41 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 133-111 loss to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (3:30). Later, Jason reveals his Monday NBA power rankings featuring many familiar faces such as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics atop the list (27:20). Lastly, Jason answers mailbag questions (42:30) including why Steph Curry has struggled against Denver, how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can approach a series against the Celtic...
Feb 27, 2024•53 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 123-113 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and what lies ahead for each of the Western Conference contenders. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' impressive 112-107 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Are the Bucks starting to find their groove? Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Cur...
Feb 26, 2024•47 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 123-113 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Jason discusses what has led to the improved Mavericks defense and what goes wrong for the Suns offense when Bradley Beal is out of the lineup. Later, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls and clarifies why he is slightly concerned about Boston's offense heading into the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Jason respon...
Feb 24, 2024•52 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' dominant 128-110 win over Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing LeBron James. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discuses what he expects from both teams moving forward as the chase to the NBA Playoffs begins. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2024•20 min
Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys debate whether LeBron James' Lakers or Steph Curry's Warriors will go on another NBA Finals run, if the Knicks or Thunder are a legitimate threat, and whether they expect Kevin Durant and the Suns to make noise in the Western Conference. The episode ends with Jason and Sam sharing their thoughts on the Mavericks, Heat, and 76ers who all fell just outside of their top ten. #vol...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys discuss why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again the team to beat, whether Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers should be considered the No. 2 contender, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks will "figure it out" before the NBA Playoffs begin. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min
