Damian Lillard is playing at a ridiculously high level but it might not be enough to secure a playoff spot in the top 6— the NBA should make the play-in tournament for the 8-seed only. The Miami Heat find a way to slow MVP candidate, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo “poops” on the court as part of his 40 points, a wild ending between the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns, Udonis Haslem has a very memorable 3-minute season debut, the Sacramento Kings miss the playoffs for the 15th straigh...
May 14, 2021•11 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, Sicko Skeets shares his All-NBA First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Teams! (Seriously.) Has Harden played enough games to qualify? Do you go with Beal or Westbrook for 3rd Team honors? Is Capela the fifth-best center in the league? And, hilariously, who were the biggest snubs? That, plus the Knicks and Hawks punch their playoff tickets, should the Lakers be favored in any first-round series, Oladipo's season-ending surgery, Dwa...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 485
For the time since 2013, the New York Knicks are in the playoffs, and for the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Hawks are in. LeBron James and the Lakers unveil banner #17, the Portland Trail Blazers have picked it up (on both ends!), James Harden returns to marvel both on the court and off, Kristaps Porzingis also returns from injury, Victor Oladipo is done for the season, Julius Randle’s bonuses, Dwane Casey gets his contract extended, and Blake Griffin’s shoes are phenomenal. Subscribe to No...
May 13, 2021•10 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: NBA players primed for a breakout playoff performance, why scoring 20 points per game has lost its lustre, objects we'll pass down to our family members, coin jars, Jeff Probst's Instagram account, crossover events, random Jim Beam deliveries, larfing, our best court stories, and more. This episode is insane. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 484
On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Knicks-Lakers defensive battle, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors rallying again, whether the Heat should be considered an Eastern Conf. favorite along with the 76ers, Nets, and Bucks, what teams wish they traded for Westbrook, water bottles, rabbits, steam rooms, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 483
The Warriors beat the West’s top two teams 24 hours apart, the Denver Nuggets spoiling us with their passing, Knicks lose a playoff-like game vs the Lakers, the “Bubble Heat” are making their presence known, Caris LeVert closes out the 76ers, Anthony Edwards provides fans another “mome”, Pistons young guns showing out, a scary moment for Kyrie Irving, some good homecourt news for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Toronto Raptors just wanna go home. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtub...
May 12, 2021•10 min
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Westbrook breaking the all-time triple-double record, the most impressive win from last night (Warriors, Grizzlies, Hawks), Jaylen Brown's season-ending wrist injury, whether it's wrong to put centers Jokic and Joel Embiid on your All-NBA First Team, Garfield, our favorite birds, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 482
Russell Westbrook becomes the all-time leader in triple-doubles with his 182nd and he almost ended the game perfectly. So close. The Boston Celtics get some bad news concerning Jaylen Brown, the Los Angeles Lakers get some hopeful LeBron James news, and the Toronto Raptors get some better than no-news news regarding Masai Ujiri’s contract. All that, plus Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Warriors upset the Utah Jazz in what could be a 1st round playoffs matchup, the young Spurs set a ridiculou...
May 11, 2021•9 min
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Lakers and Heat starting to ramp things up before the playoffs, Curry vs. Beal in the NBA scoring title race, the Knicks best win of the season, how many minutes it'll take Westbrook to set the all-time triple-double record tonight vs. the Hawks, Luka's wild ejection, whether the Celtics can even win a Play-In Tournament game, Leigh's favorite moments from Manchester United's magical 1999 season, and more. Happy Wedgie Day! Subscribe to No Dunks on...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 481
The Los Angeles Lakers know how to flip the switch, the New York Knicks demoralize the Los Angeles Clippers in many ways, Luka Doncic ejected for a below the belt hit but there’s good news for the Mavericks, the Miami Heat looking a little like the “Bubble Heat”, Russell Westbrook looks to take the all-time lead in triple-doubles from Oscar Robertson Monday, and a breakdown of all the NBA races including battles for the play-in tournament spots. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.yout...
May 10, 2021•10 min
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Lakers and Nets faltering, whether the Raps should be criticized or praised for resting Lowry to avoid making the Play-In Tournament, the Pacers suspending assistant coach Greg Foster, and what the Wizards/league will do to celebrate Westbrook breaking The Big O's all-time triple-double record. That, plus 5-Star Friday fun, fake George Mikan facts, No Dunks Lego sets, beans, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunk...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 480
A play-in tournament appearance isn't all bad for the Los Angeles Lakers, a 4-game losing streak isn't all bad for the Brooklyn Nets, but the Toronto Raptors have hit the bottom. The Lakers prepare for their biggest game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers with a banged up Anthony Davis but without LeBron James and other key players, the Nets are taking their losing streak as a positive, the Raptors aren't mathematically done but they must be emotionally spent, Russell Westbrook is ...
May 07, 2021•7 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, The Washington Post's Ben Golliver joins the pod to discuss the juiciest NBA playoff matchups, whether the Denver Nuggets are still title contenders, LeBron's bum ankle, Ja Morant's bold claim that he's a Top-5 NBA point guard, intricate LEGO sets, and Ben's excellent new book, "Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's fight to save a season." Go grab a copy! Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 479
Nikola Jokic explains why his dunks are “tiger dunks”, Joel Embiid explains what concerns him going in to the postseason, Anthony Edwards displays the whole bag and (sort of) reveals some offseason plans, Russell Westbrook gets closer to the all-time triple-double record, Bradley Beal shows off his love for puns, the Portland Trail Blazers find their groove, the Sacramento Kings stay alive, and 7'5" Tacko Fall breaks out some fancy footwork. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube....
May 06, 2021•8 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include whether the LeBron and the Lakers would be better off falling into the NBA Play-In Tournament, legendary players from our favorite teams who disappeared quickly (Keon Clark, Ben Gordon, etc.), times we felt absolutely no remorse, Trevor Booker's iconic tip shot, Matty O's love for European tomatoes, escargot, cool baseball jackets, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 478
On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss reports of Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren on the hot seat, the Bucks rallying to beat the Nets, Tim Hardaway Jr. tying the Dallas Mavericks' record for three-pointers made in a game, Miles Bridges out 10-14 days due to health and safety protocols, the Suns' Gorilla mascot signing an endorsement deal, Shaq's booger, Skeets' weird Twitter exchange with Kevin Durant about Max Verstappen, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
May 05, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 477
Lonzo Ball’s promise to Zion Williamson comes through and the Pelicans playoff hopes are still alive, LeBron James is reportedly going to miss the next two games, Andrew Wiggins is the Warriors ultimate “X-Factor”, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday come through for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Phoenix Suns get angry (and even) in overtime, Tim Hardaway Jr. hits ten threes, and Serge Ibaka’s fashion. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
May 05, 2021•8 min
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's Warriors-Pelicans Marvel's "Arena of Heroes" game, Marc Gasol comparing his role with the Lakers to Winston Wolfe from "Pulp Fiction," Westbrook's 20+ rebounds/20+ assists performance, and Melo passing Elvin Hayes for 10th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. That, plus The Athletic's analytics guru Seth Partnow joins the show to share seven crazy stats about the regular season, including Curry's shooting, Zion's work at the rim, and whethe...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 476
Anthony Davis and the Lakers look like their championship selves (Marc Gasol helps out too), the Knicks clinch their first winning season since 2012-’13, Carmelo Anthony cracks the top 10 in all-time NBA scoring, Russell Westbrook pulls off something only done twice before, the Hawks offseason acquisitions light up the scoreboard, Zion Williamson looks like he’ll be missing the playoffs in his second year, and the Pistons Saddiq Bey sets a shooting mark worth bragging about. Subscribe to No Dunk...
May 04, 2021•11 min
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss LeBron James' frustration with the NBA Play-In tournament, the Brooklyn Nets decision to play Giannis 1-on-1, new No. 1 seeds in the Suns and Sixers, the Blazers' impressive 2-0 weekend, Magic rookie Cole Anthony's game-winner and postgame interview, LaMelo Ball's return, the shorthanded Spurs, Luka Doncic's technical fouls, wedgies, thunderclaps, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast....
May 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 475
LeBron James says the person who came up with the play-in tournament should be fired, the defending champion Lakers are in danger of falling in to the tourney, Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a spectacular show (with a rematch on deck), LaMelo Ball continues to light up social media with his highlights, Luka Doncic is in danger of being suspended, and an update on how the standings were affected by Sunday’s games. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc...
May 03, 2021•11 min
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, we debate and predict who will win the '20-21 NBA Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Coach of the Year awards. That, plus underrated rookies, apology dinners, BIG BEEF respect, and which random celebrities we would like to challenge to a game of 1-on-1. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 474
Kevin Porter Jr. joins LeBron James, Devin Booker, and Brandon Jennings as the only players to score 50 before turning 21, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kristaps Porzingis sustain injuries, Steph Curry is in slight danger of missing the play-in tournament, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing their best ball of the season, Tim Hardaway Jr. scores a career high 42 points, and the OKC Thunder ran out the youngest starting lineup in NBA history. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: h...
Apr 30, 2021•10 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss whether Nash's MVPs in Phoenix helps or hurts Chris Paul's case to win it this season, Jokic blocking Zion Williamson from behind, the Wizards tightening their hold on the East 10th seed, Jaylen Brown leading the Celtics over the Hornets, which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you'd most want to dunk on, Dewayne Dedmon's Undertaker-like jersey error, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Apr 29, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 473
Nikola Jokic’s block on Zion Williamson adds a game-saving highlight to his MVP reel, the Phoenix Suns snap the NBA’s second-longest playoff drought, Julius Randle completes an incredible month, the Wizards are getting primed for some play-in tournament entertainment, the Lakers will be starting their journey to repeat on the road barring something dramatic, and Dewayne Dedmon has a jersey malfunction. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: New NBA awards we'd like to see added (Best Bench, Dunk of the Year, Perimeter Defensive Player of the Year, etc.), weird basketball rules, malaphors, specific NBA journeyman criteria, waving tiny flags, the reputable Ikea & Sons Law Firm, Leigh's international driving school, and more! Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 472
On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys play Whatchu Got? More embarrassing loss: Celtics or Warriors? More surprising feat: Anfernee Simons hitting nine consecutive three-pointers or Wolves winning three consecutive games? Most likely NOT to be at the MVP table: Giannis, Luka, or Lillard? And bigger No Dunk news: Warriors launching an NFT collection or Australian Josh Giddey entering the 2021 NBA Draft? That, plus Trey's Top 5 NBA Jr.'s of all-time, Dr. Fauci's basketball skills, Bump Day, and more...
Apr 28, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 471
Can anyone stop the Nets? The Brooklyn Nets are the first Eastern Conference team in the playoffs — despite several obstacles — who will stop them from being the last team standing? The Bucks? The 76ers? Definitely not the Celtics. Boston lost to a team in OKC that's trying to lose, Minnesota and Houston battled it out for the NBA basement, and we're now all but guaranteed to see Steph Curry and the Warriors in the play-in tournament. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoD...
Apr 28, 2021•9 min
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Kevin Love's temper tantrum and whether the Cavs should fine him, CP3's legit MVP case, why the Play-In Tournament is like the Royal Rumble, Gobert's defensive miscue, Michael Porter Jr. flourishing, the Rockets shutting down John Wall for the season, chicken wings, stinky burps, pencils, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 27, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 470
The two hottest teams, the Knicks and Wizards, have their win steaks snapped in admirable fashion, Facundo Campazzo calls his teammate terrible (by accident), the Lakers get their must-win win, Kevin Love is not happy with the officiating and gives away two points, the Timberwolves continue a real strange run over the Jazz, Ben Simmons tells reporters his 76ers want that #1-seed, and Knicks legend Charles Oakley makes a way-too-bold Julius Randle comparison. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: htt...
Apr 27, 2021•10 min
