Dissecting Why Malone Was Fired and Gearing Up for a Wild End to the Regular Season
Verno and Jacoby discuss the scorching-hot Timberwolves, who beat the Grizzlies last night 141-125 after scoring a league season-high 52 points in the third quarter and 44 points from Anthony Edwards (01:08). They also discuss the goofiness around Ja Morant’s new celebration. Next, they detail why they think the Nuggets cleaned house and fired head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth (18:42). Are the Nuggets the biggest wild card in the playoffs now? The guys then discuss why last night's Knicks-Pistons game wasn’t as important and will likely be the same as tonight’s Lakers-Rockets matchup, Pacers clinching home-court advantage, and why the Clippers could be the scariest team in the first round (42:15). Lastly, the guys discuss Luka Doncic’s epic return to Dallas and debate if Nico Harrison can leave any kind of legacy that doesn’t include trading away Luka (57:36).
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Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:14:25
Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.
(RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF MICHAEL MALONE AND CALVIN BOOTH’S FIRING)
Verno and Jacoby congratulate Florida on beating Houston in the NCAA basketball championship (01:10). Will fans remember this game or the Duke collapse more? Next, the guys discuss the Lakers’ impressive win against the Thunder and why they showcased their true ceiling in this huge win (07:25). They also discuss the Rockets’ win over the Thunder from Friday night and why they are poised to be a tough out in the playoffs (14:57). How far can the Nuggets really go without Jamal Murray, whose availability for the playoffs is now in doubt (29:33)? Lastly, the guys go through each conference and discuss which potential playoff matchups would be the most entertaining (40:05), as well as why Draymond Green isn’t a bona fide lock for Defensive Player of the Year (52:18).
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1:14:44
League Office Hypocrites, Role Player Importance, and Our Love and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s Warriors win over the Lakers and discuss the takeaways from both teams' perspectives (01:25). They highlight the importance of the role players for each team and why the performances of those role players are key for any kind of deep run. They then discuss the Grizzles' much-needed win against the Heat before focusing their attention on the hypocrisy from the NBA regarding players using the finger-guns gesture after hitting 3-point shots (15:10). Why has the NBA singled out Ja Morant when there’s clear evidence that other players use the gesture? After Giannis’s 20 assist triple-double in the Bucks' win over the Sixers, the guys discuss how far the Bucks can go with this version of Giannis and the sheer insanity that Giannis has no chance to win MVP despite the numbers he’s been putting up (40:30). Lastly, the guys discuss the teams, players, and things they loved and loathed from this week.
Teams they loved (48:47)
Teams they loathed (54:57)
Players they loved (59:24)
Players they loathed (01:06:30)
Things they loved (01:11:50)
Things they loathed (24:10)
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1:21:50
Grizzlies Aftermath and Six Players to Watch During the Playoff Stretch
Jacoby is back as he and Verno discuss the fallout from the Taylor Jenkins firing in Memphis and how the Grizzlies have responded in the two games since Jenkins dismissal (05:14). Did Ja Morant know or have any influence in the decision to let Jenkins go? Next, the guys discuss how the Clippers’ strong defense will be troublesome for any team that faces them in the playoffs, as well as their disappointment in Ime Udoka’s decision to bench Jalen Green toward the end of the game in a loss against the Lakers (24:05). Finally, as we enter the final two weeks of the season, the guys share six players to keep on eye on during that final playoff push (33:23).
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1:11:35
Giddey the Leader, Biggest Issue in the League, and Eight Questions With Kirk Goldsberry
(NOTE: SHOW WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF TAYLOR JENKINS'S FIRING)
Verno and Kirk Goldsberry (who’s in for Jacoby) break down Josh Giddey’s half-court game-winning shot against the Lakers and why this will be the turning point for Giddey and the Bulls (02:59). They also discuss the struggling Grizzlies after another loss to the Thunder and why the Clippers and Warriors have a chance to steal a top seed (12:35). Next, Verno prepares eight questions for Kirk (30:21). They discuss everything from the most underrated teams, top seeds who are in danger of a first-round exit, players who have grown on Kirk the most, and so much more.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kirk Goldsberry
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Social: Kiera Givens
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Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
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