Points in the Paint Podcast

We give our thoughts and reactions to the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals. Plus, is Denver one of the best playoff teams in the past five years? And what we loved best from this NBA season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're at a dead tie in the NBA Finals, shocking most people, so we talk about why the Nuggets lost Game 2 and what the Heat need to keep doing to win Game 3. Plus, revised series predictions and our thoughts on how the Nuggets can take the series back See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This is it, folks! We've made it to only two teams remaining, so of course we spend our episode previewing the NBA Finals with the Nuggets and Heat. Plus, give our thoughts on Game 7 in Boston, and give our Finals predictions at the end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Conference Finals are ALREADY almost over. Both the Nuggets and Heat are beating up their opponents, so we talk about it. Where do the Celtics go from here and how much of an impact has Joe Mazzulla had on this team? We debate Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's future. Plus, what can the Lakers do to get back in their series? Will a Nuggets-Heat Finals be fun? See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Only four teams left, so we preview both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. We give our predictions and strategy ideas. Plus, we talk about Joel Embiid's rough Game 7 and what the future of the 76ers and Suns will be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It was a HUGE Devin Booker weekend for the Suns to even the series up 2-2, so we talk about his impact on Phoenix. Then, we break down what made Joel Embiid the MVP this season and look at his impact in the series vs. Boston. And finally, we ask one Big Question in each of the four series's left! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

We take a look back at the Warriors' Game 7 against the Kings and what it means for the future of Sacramento basketball. Plus, we preview Warriors-Lakers and give ways both teams can win. Then, how good of a defender has Aaron Gordon been? We give some crazy stats to back it up. Plus, our thoughts on Dillon Brooks and the Grizz not bringing him back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

We talk about some of the series ending games in the Bucks-Heat, Nuggets-Timberwolves, and Suns-Clippers series. Plus, our predictions for Round 2 matchups and we give our Clown Show of the Week picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We go through our favorite Round 1 matchups, including the 76ers moving on and the Cavs looking silly vs. the Knicks. We worry about the Kings' defense and the Warriors play on the road, and then debut a new segment: Clown of the week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It was a FUN first weekend of NBA Playoff games, so we go over our favorite parts and which series we think has the chance to go seven games in the first round. Then, injuries were a big highlight of Game 1's, so we have to discuss its impact and which team is now in trouble because of injuries. We also vote on which series has gone under the radar and take listener questions about the playoffs! S...

It's finally postseason time! We talk through all the big play-in games and who we expect to win them. Then, we look at Rudy Gobert's outburst of punching his own teammate over the weekend and what it means to the T-Wolves' playoff hopes. We look back at our Postseason Awards predictions and give some expectations for the playoffs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

The MVP race has suddenly become a three-man competition. We talked about who we think should win the award. Then, the Mavs are really struggling, why do we think they've been so bad and can they fix it? We also look at the really tight Eastern Conference playoff race, near the play-in game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

The MVP race is HEATING up between Embiid and Jokic. And the Western Conference playoff race is so close, who do we think will be in and who will be out? It's Dillon Brooks vs. the Warriors, and we take a temperature check on Golden State's play away from home and the Bulls' recent success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

The 76ers are on a winning streak and the Nuggets on a losing streak. What does this mean for the playoffs AND the current MVP race with Jokic and Embiid? Then, we talk about the failure of NBA officials and the amount of technicals they give out this year. We also do a new topic "Temperature Check" where we look at how hot or cold we feel about the Knicks and Heat. Plus, more listener questions!...

The Denver Nuggets hold the No. 1 spot in the West, so we talk about how important home court advantage would be for them in the playoffs. Plus, we look at how tight the playoff race is at the bottom of the Western Conf. Also, Ja Morant's crazy stories coming out and is Jokic the true MVP? Zach says he might not be... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

It was a BUSY trade deadline, so we give our reactions and thoughts on all the moves, including Durant on the Suns and what Kyrie can do for Luka. Plus, how much better the West has now gotten, who is a contender? Then, we talk about LeBron's scoring and record breaking game, and debate where he stands on the list of history's best scorers. We also talk about some players in the buyout market and...

The NBA has seen its officials questioned by fans and players, so we dive in to see if their anger is justified. Then, how well can the Mavs play without a healthy Luka? We debate whether than can still make the playoffs if Luka is out a while. We also laugh about the newest Jaren Jackson Jr. conspiracy and look at some All-Star snubs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The LA teams are...winning? We talk about the surprise of both the Lakers and Clippers riding small winning streaks through the weekend. Then we talk about our worry levels with the Pacers and their 7-game losing streak and the Celtics with their injuries. Plus, Shannon Sharpe tries to fight the Grizzlies and Zach isn't betting on Jimmy Butler for a VERY wild reason. See Privacy Policy at https://...

After a day full of MLK games, we talk about the top teams in the NBA and how strong they are, and which ones are frauds. Then, how worried are we about the Bucks' health? What's going on in OKC? And what are some intriguing trade rumors we've been hearing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's getting close to prime All-Star Game voting, so Zach reveals his picks and Ben makes his All-Star picks live during the podcast! Then, with Kevin Durant out at lest 2 weeks, we discuss the impact that'll have on the Nets and what Brooklyn needs to do to stay afloat in the East. The, What's the Worry? with the Phoenix Suns, and how big has Jason Kidd been in Luka's development? See Privacy Pol...

It's 2023! So we go through some teams' possible New Year's Resolutions in order to be successful for the playoffs. Then, how worried are we about the Bucks after a rough couple weeks, and how much do we believe in the Indiana Pacers? Then, it was a HUGE stat week in the NBA with players scoring 71 points and a bunch of 40+ point performances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

With Christmas Day games almost here, we give our Best Bets for the NBA games, plus get some help from Sharp Lessons podcast host Nate Jacobson! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's been a fun week for teams in the New York area with the Knicks and Nets both streaking. We talk about what how long they can sustain it and why they've been so good. Then, we talk about our worry levels with the Raptors and Celtics amidst losing streaks. Then, the Heat are slowly getting back to form, and Anthony Day-to-Day Davis is back, along with some other injured stars. See Privacy Polic...

The Knicks and Grizzlies have been winning recently, so we talk about what's been driving their success and how it can continue. Then, Jayson Tatum can't seem to figure out the Warriors. Are they his Kryptonite? Then, we give our thoughts on Zion's late-game dunk vs. the Suns, was it disrespectful or fine? And then we take questions from listeners about Bam and Trae Young. See Privacy Policy at ht...

The Celtics continue to show their dominance this season, while the Grizz has sneakily become one of the NBA's hottest teams. How far can Ja take Memphis this year? Then, we ask if Tyrese Halliburton has put himself in the MVP conversation and go over some of the bigger games of the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...