On Saturday night, the focus of the box score was with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum collectively scoring 56 points. Despite contributing over half of the Boston Celtics' total offense, the win over the Suns was defined by the second unit for their role in driving Boston to a 117-107 triumph in Phoenix. Anthony Davis dominated the short-handed Timberwolves to cap the Lakers' resurgent week. Lastly, we will take a look at some post-All-Star break trends. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast The Denver Nuggets have a well-defined and effective strategy that distinguishes them from other NBA teams. One of the most prominent strategies that the Nuggets employ is their commitment to teamwork and ball movement. They prioritize sharing the ball and finding the open man, which creates scoring opportunities for the entire team. This selfless approach to the game has led to high assist numbers and a dynamic offense that keeps opponents on their toes. Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break it down...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast The Magic made an impressive comeback from 21 points down to win 119-109, while the Wizards tied their franchise record with a 16th straight loss. The Rockets also lost a 20-point lead, resulting in a 122-116 win for the Clippers. With this victory, could the Orlando Magic potentially play a spoiler in the playoffs? Lastly, we will preview the upcoming game between the Nuggets and the Celtics. 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Magic-Wizards notes 03:24 - Paolo Banchero and the Orland Magic sneaking up 18:00...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard scored a remarkable 41 points and helped the Bucks to rally past the Clippers, even without Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA fans were left amazed by D'Angelo Russell's dominant game as LeBron and the Lakers beat the Thunder. Lastly, let's take a look at the most interesting players on teams that are currently under .500. 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Bucks-Clippers notes 03:50 - Clippers playing zone 08:06 - Bucks notes 12:32 - Damian Lillard 17:50 - Bucks vs Celtics in the Eastern Conference ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored a victory over the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 111-99 in the fourth quarter. However, there is concern for the Suns as their star player, Devin Booker, sustained an ankle injury which could lead to difficulties for the team. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their second consecutive home loss as they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 89-88. Finally, let's take a look at what's happening around th...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Victor Wembanyama outplayed Chet Holmgren and secured a crucial win. The Bucks continued their domination over the Hornets and won their fourth straight game with a score of 111-99. Jamal Murray sustained a scary lower-body injury and had to leave the court. Finally, let's take a look at who won the week and this weekend's schedule. 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Spurs-Thunder notes 02:21 - Wemby vs Chet 07:32 - Wemby on top 18:04 - Wemby loving the game 24:00 - OKC Thunder notes 34:17 - Bucks-Hornets no...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast The Denver Nuggets have surrounded Nikola Jokic with a near perfect starting lineup, featuring a perfect pick-and-roll partner in Jamal Murray, a bruising two-way power player in Aaron Gordon, and flanked by two elite 3 and D wins in MPJ and KCP. But who else has put together the perfect blend of talents? The Boston Celtics are certainly on the list. How about the Cleveland Cavaliers? The OKC Thunder? And the Milwaukee Bucks? Do the Clippers crack the list with Kawhi, Harden, and PG? Plus, the L...
Feb 29, 2024•59 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast The Miami Heat drafted UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the 18th pick but how much impact can he make? The Sacramento Kings lost to the shorthanded Miami Heat while Jimmy Butler was suspended. As it turns out, the Raptors really don’t need to be motivated by new cars or bonuses, all you need to do is bribe them with pizza. 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - Kings-Heat notes 02:40 - Kevin Love 08:26 - Bam Adebayo and the future of the Heat 20:24 - Jamie Jaquez player deep dive 35:41 - Raptors-Pacers notes 3...
Feb 27, 2024•54 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast On Sunday night, the Nuggets managed to secure a 119-103 victory over the Warriors, with Nikola Jokic achieving his third consecutive triple-double. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Clippers 123-107, with De’Aaron Fox scoring an impressive 33 points. Domantas Sabonis also managed to obtain his NBA-leading 20th triple-double during the game, marking the Clippers' second loss in a row since late December. 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Nuggets-Warriors notes 02:47 - Is Nikola Jokic too much for...
Feb 26, 2024•56 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast The Clippers experienced another defeat against the Thunder, continuing their struggles against the top teams in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks managed to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on, defeating the Phoenix Suns with a score of 123-113. Klay Thompson and Trayce Jackson-Davis displayed their connection during the Warriors' victory over the Lakers. Lastly, we'll take a look at who won the week. 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Mental break 04:40 - Lakers-Warriors no...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Legler and Gerald Bourguet break down the most interesting teams in the league coming out of the All-Star break, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers and more. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Look around the West 08:50 - OKC Thunder 10:02 - Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren 13:33 - L.A. Clippers 15:30 - Is James Harden finding a groove? 16:39 - Role players 19:17 - Dallas Mavericks 25:01 - Phoenix Suns 33:04 - Look around the East 34:20 - Milwaukee Bucks 46:30 - Boston Celtics 55:58...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast How do players adjust their mentality for the second half of the season and which under the radar players may have the highest impact for a playoff team this season? Join Tim Legler and Saul Bookman for another ALL NBA Show! 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Mentality out of the All-Star Break 10:51 - Player approach for losing teams finishing the season vs winning teams 21:56 - Players under the radar 22:17 - Naz Reid 26:00 - Precious Achiuwa 29:11 - Tobias Harris 33:44 - Peyton Watson 36:07 - Christian Br...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA All-Star game left a lot to be desired, but it’s time to move on and see which teams will make the biggest push in the second half of the season. Tim Legler and Saul Bookman give you five players or coaches to watch for and which team is poised fir the biggest move as we inch toward the playoffs! 00:00 Intro 02:00 - All-Star Weekend 04:26 - Skills challenge 08:25 - Steph vs Sabrina 13:13 - Dunk contest 28:00 - Looking ahead to the second half of the season 58:30 - Interesting teams to lo...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Klay Thompson helped the Warriors win with an amazing 35-point performance coming off the bench. The Grizzlies caused a major upset by defeating the Bucks just before the All-Star break. Tim Legler is also going to reveal his picks for the all-time 3-point contest. 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - Warriors-Jazz notes 02:30 - Klay Thompson off the bench 07:50 - Legler on coming off the bench 17:49 - Draymond Green taking 3's 22:59 - Bucks-Grizzlies notes 23:30 - Bucks in Cabo? 37:27 - All-Star Weekend 40:02...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast In his return to Toronto, Siakam scored 23 points, helping the Pacers edge the Raptors. The Mavericks torched the Spurs and carried their momentum and 6-game winning streak into the NBA All-Star break. During Wednesday’s 130-125 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, Curry made nine three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least seven three-pointers in four consecutive games. 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Pacers-Raptors notes 03:00 - Indiana Pacers deep dive with Siakam and ...
Feb 15, 2024•53 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast The Timberwolves dominated the Clippers 121-100 in their recent game. The two teams are considered among the top teams in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves took control of the game in the second half, particularly in the third quarter, where they outscored the Clippers 40-19 with a combination of strong offense and defense. The Warriors won their match by riding their winning streak, with Klay Thompson showcasing his evolving skills. Meanwhile, the Bucks showcased an impressive defensive ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast The Oklahoma City Thunder experienced their largest defeat of the season in a 35-point loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic quickly made use of his new teammates, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, by finding Gafford for lobs and short rolls and Washington with skip passes. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors hit an impressive three-point shot with only 0.7 seconds left on the clock to defeat the Phoenix Suns. Lastly, let's take a look at the most interesting t...
Feb 12, 2024•52 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns, led by Kevin Durant, defeated the Utah Jazz, led by Lauri Markkanen, with a score of 129-115. KD had a strong start, scoring a monster 1st quarter, and finished with 31 points, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds. Grayson Allen set a new career high with 14 assists and zero turnovers, while Bradley Beal added 30 points and 7 assists. Meanwhile, the Nuggets played spoiler on Kobe statue night, scoring a huge win against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter hit some significant ...
Feb 09, 2024•58 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast The New Orleans Pelicans had a solid first half against the Los Angeles Clippers. Zion Williamson was making passes and CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III were making shots. However, their night wasn't perfect as they had to deal with Jonas Valanciunas getting injured, which could affect their future games. Today is also the NBA Trade Deadline and we will be discussing all the trades and how they might impact each team. 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Pelicans-Clippers notes 07:12 - Zion Williams notes 17:50...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast The 2023-24 NBA season is approaching its halfway point. Teams are establishing themselves as contenders or pretenders. We go over the biggest stories of the season and the top stories of the season going forward. 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - Warriors-Nets notes 04:13 - Jonathan Kuminga's growth 14:19 - What is going on with Klay Thompson? 25:30 - Cleveland Cavilers notes 34:14 - Top 10 story lines of the season so far 34:40 - Pistons losing streak 36:06 - Timberwolves top the West 38:27 - Haliburton's...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, but not all prospective dealers are created equal. Jake Fischer, author of Built to Lose, discusses the latest trade deadline news and rumors. Check out ‘Built To Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever’ https://www.triumphbooks.com/built-to-lose-products-9781629378718.php?page_id=21 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Jake Fischer joins the show! 02:42 - Has tanking improved? 06:50 - Does the LaVine injury make it more likely that DeRozan gets...
Feb 05, 2024•54 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Jalen Brunson, who was recently named an All-Star for the first time, played an impressive game, scoring 40 points and making every essential basket during the game's crucial moments. In the game between the Cavs and Grizzlies, Donovan Mitchell showed why he's an All-Star, helping the Cavs secure a 108-101 victory. Joel Embiid won't play this weekend due to an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee. The treatment plan for his injury is yet to be finalized. Additionally, we look at the final l...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast The Portland Trail Blazers have had a mixed performance in their offense this season and currently ranks at the bottom of the league in offensive rating. However, their offense has improved since the team's coach, Chauncey Billups, started using a consistent starting lineup comprising Malcolm Brogdon, Simons, Jabari Walker, Jerami Grant, and Ayton. The team's focus has been on scoring more around the rim. Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC Thunder past Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets. ...
Feb 01, 2024•58 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Edwards, the star player of the Minnesota Timberwolves, criticized the league's referees on Monday night after his team's 107-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also accepted that he might face a fine for his comments. Jokic registered a triple-double in another game, leading the Nuggets to a 113-107 victory over Doc Rivers' Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers defeated the Clippers in Evan Mobley's return, winning the battle against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a 148-143 victory over the Atlanta Hawks by scoring a franchise-record 73 points, which is tied for the fourth-highest point total in NBA history and surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant. Meanwhile, despite Devin Booker's impressive 44-point performance, the Suns suffered from fourth-quarter struggles. Additionally, we look at Tim Legler's list of players he doesn't want to guard. 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - Embiid ducks Nuggets 19:40 - Clippers-Celtics n...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast The Golden State team was behind throughout most of the match against Sacramento but managed to reduce the gap to 128-124 thanks to two three-point plays by Jonathan Kuminga. Stephen Curry then added his sixth 3-pointer of the night and later impressed with a couple of behind-the-back moves before lobbing a pass to Kuminga, who dunked the ball, bringing the Warriors within one point of Sacramento at 132-131. In addition, we have an update on the Indiana Pacers from Caitlin Cooper, and we'll also...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the San Antonio Spurs 140-114 during the NBA's "rivalry week." Doc Rivers has been hired as the Milwaukee Bucks' head coach, replacing Adrian Griffin. Giannis made a triple-double in the Bucks' first game after Griffin was fired. Lastly, we will take a look at our starting five for the NBA All-Star Games. 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Thunder-Spurs notes 04:32 - Spurs deep dive 10:55 - Chet vs Wemby 18:40 - No point guard 24:33 - Eric Nehm from The Athletic joins the ...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia 76ers' center, Joel Embiid, broke the franchise record previously held by Wilt Chamberlain with an exceptional performance against the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics managed to defeat the Dallas Mavericks thanks to a combined total of 73 points scored by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. In other news, the Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a trade that would send Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a first-round draft pick in 2027. 00:00 -...
Jan 23, 2024•59 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant defeated the Indiana Pacers and Pascal Siakam 117-110. Although the Pacers tried to make a comeback in the 4th quarter, the Suns held on for the victory. Devin Booker had a great start to the game, while KD and Beal took over in the second half. Meanwhile, the Clippers had a slow start on Sunday but produced a fantastic comeback in the fourth quarter, overcoming an 18-point deficit to beat Brooklyn 125-114. This game was a perfect example of the stunning turnaro...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast The OKC Thunder won a close game against the Utah Jazz with a final score of 134-129. Williams scored 27 points (11-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), grabbed three rebounds, provided eight assists, and recorded two blocks and two steals before fouling out. Additionally, we analyze the weaknesses of every Western Conference contender's team and then discuss the week's winner. 00:00 - Intro 02:24 - Thunder-Jazz Notes 19:13 - Utah Jazz notes 23:58 - Questions around challenges 28:27 - Jalen Brunson shoutout...
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