The nerds react to Nikola Jokic leading the Denver Nuggets past LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 to advance to the NBA Finals. They dive into where Jokic ranks among the greatest offensive players ever, where the Lakers fell short and how Davis ended his run in disappointing fashion. Then, they dive into how Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat continue to outclass Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics, who they embarrassed in Game 3. Timestamps 00:00:33 - ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets picking up a huge Game 3 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. They explain why Jokic's haters have been so aggressively wrong and what makes Denver look like a clear title favorite. Then, they dive into how Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to another upset over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Game 3. Timestamps 00:00:44 - Are the Denver Nuggets the overwhelming title favorite now? 00:19:31 - Wh...
May 21, 2023•58 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets going up 2-0 on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. They break down Anthony Davis’ lackluster performance, Jamal Murray’s explosion and the role players who swung the result. Then, they dive into how Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat picked up yet another win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:00:40 - Takeaways from Game 2 of Nuggets - Lakers 00:22:00 - Takeaways from Game 1 of Heat - Celtics #Volume See omnystudio.co...
May 19, 2023•43 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 despite a strong comeback effort from LeBron James, Anthony Davis and company. They discuss Jokic's status as the best player alive, the key adjustments the Lakers made and how the Nuggets can counter them going forward. Then, they react to the NBA Draft lottery, breaking down Victor Wembenyama’s fit in San Antonio, where Charlotte should go with the second pick and how Portland should build its futur...
May 17, 2023•59 min
The nerds react to the Philadelphia 76ers' embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics and dive into why Joel Embiid and James Harden have such pronounced and inexcusable playoff shortcomings. Then, they dive into how Jayson Tatum can lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat and what Jimmy Butler's squad needs to do to pull off another upset. They also break down how Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets match up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers and give their predictions...
May 15, 2023•59 min
The nerds break down down how the LeBron James and Anthony Davis carried the Lakers past Steph Curry and the Warriors. They discuss the next steps for the Warriors, including what to do with Draymond Green and Steph Curry, and how the Lakers match up with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Then, they react to the Suns’ Game 6 defeat and discuss their next steps, dive into the Heat beating the Knicks despite Jalen Brunson’s big game, and lay out what to expect in Game 7 of Celtics-76ers. #Volum...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The nerds react to Steph Curry and the Warriors picking up a decisive win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss the keys to the Warriors’ victory, including strong performances from Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green, and how Anthony Davis’ injury could affect the remainder of the series. Then, they break down Jalen Brunson’s big game to lead the Knicks past the Heat, dive into Nikola Jokic’s case for best player alive and shred Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics for an emba...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The nerds react to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers sneaking out of Game 4 with a win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. They also break down Devin Booker and Kevin Durant’s unbelievable play for the Phoenix Suns against an unstoppable Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, then react to James Harden’s big night to tie the 76ers up with Jayson Tatum’s Celtics and another rough loss for the Knicks to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Timestamps 00:00:37 - Lakers go...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The nerds react to the Lakers' dominant Game 3 win over the Warriors behind strong showings from LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell. They also break down how Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and the Suns fought back to win a game against the Nuggets and discuss if they'd rather have Book or Jayson Tatum on their team. Then, they dive into how Jimmy Butler and the Heat outplayed the Knicks again and how James Harden's struggles led to another 76ers' loss against the Celtics. Timestamps 00...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The nerds react to Steph Curry and the Warriors dominating the Lakers in Game 2 after several key adjustments by Steve Kerr and give their takes on how the series will play out from here. Then, they break down Joel Embiid and the 76ers’ ugly loss to the Celtics in Game 2 and weigh in on the Bucks’ decision to fire Mike Budenholzer. Timestamps 00:00:30 - Warriors trounce Lakers to even series 1-1 in Game 2 00:19:20 - Celtics dominate 76ers to even series 1-1 in Game 2 00:32:22 - The Bucks fire He...
May 05, 2023•43 min
Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden, from The Volume's newest podcast, 'Nerd Sesh,' to break down the biggest questions ahead in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Will Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors get revenge in Game 2 against LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers? Later, the trio debates if the Nuggets-Suns series is already over, whether Joel Embiid's return will help lift the 76ers past the Celtics, and who their current favorite is i...
May 03, 2023•50 min
The nerds react to the Lakers' impressive Game 1 win over the Warriors behind a dominant showing from Anthony Davis and discuss whether LeBron James has to improve for LA to advance. Then, they break down how Julius Randle and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat without Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic's masterpiece over Phoenix and his case as the GOAT offensive center, and James Harden shocking the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:00:30 - Lakers defeat Warriors in Game 1 00:15:41 - Knicks even up s...
May 03, 2023•59 min
The nerds react to Steph Curry playing perhaps his best playoff game ever to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Sacramento Kings and break down how they match up against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. They also explain how Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets picked apart Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns and dive into yet another improbable win for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat over the New York Knicks. Timestamps 00:00:32 - Warriors defeat Kings in Game 7 00:04:46 - Was Game 7 ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The nerds react to the Lakers' drubbing of the Grizzlies and break down the Kings' huge Game 6 win over the Warriors. They also explain the keys that will decide Suns-Nuggets and discuss whether Jimmy Butler can lead the Heat to another upset versus New York. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The nerds break down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' epic collapse that allowed Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to pull off a historic upset. They also react to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' vintage win over the Sacramento Kings, and weigh in on Game 5 action from across the NBA. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The nerds break down Jimmy Butler's historic performance and debate where he stands against peers like Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Damian Lillard. Then, they analyze the Lakers' Game 4 win over the Grizzlies and react to the Jets trading for Aaron Rodgers. 0:20 Jimmy Butler is immortal 24:20 Can the Bucks still win? 28:34 Lakers go up 3-1 on Grizzlies 36:40 Aaron Rodgers trade reaction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 25, 2023•49 min
The nerds discuss the Warriors' massive Game 4 win over the Kings, how Jalen Brunson and the Knicks have taken control over the Cavaliers and what to make of Anthony Edwards' dynamic performance versus Denver. They also give their thoughts on how concerned Milwaukee should be about trailing Miami 2-1 and react to the Lakers' dominant win over Memphis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min
The nerds break down Steph Curry and the Warriors' huge Game 3 win over the Kings without Draymond Green and give their prediction for the remainder of the series. They also discuss the Lakers' disappointing loss to the Grizzlies, Devin Booker's masterpiece against the Clippers, and which Western Conference team has looked the strongest so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The nerds react to the NBA's decision to suspend Draymond Green and break down the keys to whether Steph Curry and the Warriors can survive his absence. They also explain what Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns proved in their Game 2 win and how Trae Young and the Hawks' situation has turned into a nightmare. 0:20 Draymond suspension 16:14 Other keys to Warriors-Kings 38:30 What the Suns proved in Game 2 48:31 Cavs bounce back versus Knicks 1:02:46 Are the Celtics even better than we though...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The nerds react to Game 1 of each series in the NBA playoffs. They break down what Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and the Lakers' impressive win over the Grizzlies means for their contender status and how the Kings pose a challenge to Steph Curry and the Warriors. They also discuss whether Jalen Brunson and the Knicks should now be viewed as the favorites over the Cavaliers and the Suns' disappointing loss to the Clippers. 0:20 - Grizzlies vs. Lakers 21:35 - Kings vs. Warriors 37:44 - Knicks vs. C...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The nerds give their comprehensive NBA playoff predictions, breaking down why LeBron James and Anthony Davis can get past the Grizzlies, whether or not Steph Curry and the Warriors are in for another big run, if Kevin Durant can lead the Suns to the Finals and if Giannis and the Bucks will win the title again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min
The nerds discuss Rudy Gobert's disastrous fit in Minnesota after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson, how much Luka is to blame for Dallas' awful season, the Lakers' playoff ceiling and who deserves to be each conference's favorite. 0:00 — The Timberwolves' Gobert disaster 17:13 — How much is Luka to blame in Dallas? 31:51 — What should we expect of the Lakers? 40:33 — Which East play-in teams are in the best/worst spots? 49:15 — Who should be the favorite out East? 55:50 — Who should be the favo...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The nerds debate whether Giannis, Jokic or Embiid deserve MVP, discuss if Jalen Williams can challenge Paolo Banchero for the Rookie of the Year, and Carson gives a surprising pick for DPOY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Do the Lakers have two Top 5 players? Jokic or Embiid? Is Steph overrated? Is Kawhi underrated? The nerds answer every question about the league's biggest stars as they rank the 10 players they want most for this year's playoff run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The nerds give their take on what the latest update in the Lamar Jackson saga means for the QB's future with the Ravens, break down their current NBA MVP hierarchy and explain why Dallas is in a truly disastrous spot this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The nerds debate if the 76ers have surpassed the Celtics as contenders with their recent stretch, if the Warriors have any chance at a title without Andrew Wiggins, how concerning the Nuggets' recent struggles are and whether the Lakers and Mavericks will make it through the play-in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2023•53 min
The nerds lay out which NBA Draft prospects you need to keep your eyes on in the Sweet 16, breaking down why Alabama's Brandon Miller may be better than Scoot Henderson, why Houston's Jarace Walker may be overrated and which standout Arkansas guard they prefer, Anthony Black or Nick Smith Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The nerds address why Lamar and the Ravens haven't agreed to a long term deal, break down the Derek Carr and Daniel Jones contracts, give their outlook for the red hot Knicks moving forward, and detail what the addition of Kevin Durant means for Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 29 min
The nerds dive into Kendrick Perkins' asinine anti-Jokic MVP arguments and break down how modern NBA media discourse has descended into idiocy, why offense around the NBA is at an all-time high, if the Kings have a shot at winning a playoff series, give their updated thoughts on Russell Westbrook's fit with the Clippers and their contending potential, and what it will take for the Lakers to make a deep playoff run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The nerds rank their Top 8 NBA contenders as the home stretch of the season begins, debating where the new-look Lakers, the Kevin Durant-led Suns, the struggling Warriors and Eastern Conference powerhouses all belong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min
