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0:00 Intro 1:26 The 48 Minutes crew starts the show off discussing something much bigger than basketball 2:48 2 NBA teams are going streaking! 2:56 The Sacramento Kings are surging so far with Doug Christie as head coach 8:06 The Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to 6 games win their win over the Cavs in Cleveland on Sunday 13:41 What’s going on with the Boston Celtics recently? 19:28 P...

0:00 ... Ross says hello and welcomes the panel. 0:37 ... Episode #138 is dedicated to 38 year old Jeff Green, who is still ballin' at his advanced age. 0:55 ... Ross live commercial read for Bet OnLine. 1:34 ... Bruce is back after missing the past two shows and explains his absence. 2:10 .... The show begins with a discussion of Sunday's game between the OKC Thunder and the Boston Celtics.  Bruc...

0:00 Intro 1:17 Movers & Shakers Around the Association 1:30 The Sacramento Kings cut ties with Head Coach Mike Brown 6:27 Was Doug Christie the right selection to become the Kings interim head coach? 8:15 Did the Kings signing DeMar DeRozan factor into the pressure put on Mike Brown? 11:32 The Lakers trade away D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith 16:32 Nets GM Sean Marks had a very busy...

0:00 Intro 1:25 The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champions! The Championship game recap 3:20 Do the Oklahoma City Thunder need to address their perimeter shooting prior to the trade deadline? 6:34 Giannis put on an absolute show in Vegas winning the NBA Cup MVP, where does he rank for the season MVP? 9:35 Will winning the NBA Cup MVP help Giannis’s case with MVP voters? 11:30 Key role players on th...

0:00 ... Ross says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein & Michael "World B" Freer. 0:34 ... Ross recognizes this week's show (episode #135) as it falls on the second anniversary of our very first show.  We've never missed a week since we started, so we consider ourselves "Ironmen" of sorts, not unlike the great AC Green, formerly of the Lakers who played in an NBA...

0:00 Intro 1:27 Ross introduces tonight’s special guest Zaza Pachulia 4:07 Drafted in 2003, a lot of international big men at the time were considered soft entering the NBA, but not Zaza! 7:18 Coming into the league at 19 years old, what were the biggest challenges he faced as a rookie? 9:46 Was there any kind of language barrier for Zaza at the start of his career? 12:52 Has Orlando Magic center...

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the panel. 0:37 ... Ross dedicates episode #133 to Toumani Camara of the Portland Trailblazers, who happens to wear jersey #33. 1:04  ... Bet Online Live Commercial Read 1:41 ... The show begins with a recap of the strong week by the up and coming Atlanta Hawks.  Head coach Quin Snyder is in his second full season and really seems to be getting his prog...

0:00 Intro 1:26 Who’s Hot & Who’s Not in terms of NBA teams  1:32 Are the Milwaukee Bucks finding their stride? 4:33 Orlando Magic remaining successful without their star 8:30 The LA Clippers continue to exceed preseason expectations 12:09 Victor Wembanyama & the Spurs are trending upward 15:44 Who’s Not? (Teams) 16:00 Has the Top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference already been decided? 19:...

0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces the panel. 0:35 ... Show #131 is dedicated to Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, who wore #31 which has been retired by the team.  Bruce shares a quick story about "Max," who currently broadcasts Celtics games on radio. 1:28 ... Ross does his live Bet Online commercial read 2:00 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Cleveland Cavaliers be a titl...

0:00 Intro 1:30 Bruce gives guest Steve Bulpett a proper introduction 3:36 The Cavaliers remain undefeated & the best team in the league, what’s changed for them so far this season? 6:06 Is JB Bickerstaff a better coach developing young player rather than winning with an established team? 10:10 Steve Bulpett provides his thoughts on the New York Knicks thus far 14:51 Payton Prichard’s impact o...

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew. 0:40 ... Episode 129 is dedicated to injured Magic star Paolo Banchero, who was averaging 29 points per game before his injury. 1:02 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross 1:37 ... Ross explains the theme of this week's show and jumps right into a discussion of "What's Wrong With the Milwaukee Bucks?" 10:06 ... "What's Wr...

0:00 Intro 2:02 Bruce provides his instant thoughts on Monday night’s Bucks/Celtics game before tipping off our Boston discussion! 7:21 Is there cause for concern in Milwaukee? 12:20 Are the Cavs for real? 16:43 A review of the New York Knicks as they continue to gel 21:03 Are the LA Lakers off to the most surprising start this season? 25:57 The Oklahoma City Thunder somehow might be exceeding exp...

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... and introduces the panel 0:38 ... Episode #127 is dedicated to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who both averaged "27" points per game last season. 0:55 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross 1:36 ... We preview Tuesday night's opening games on TNT. 1:51 ... Bruce starts it off with a preview of Knicks vs Celtics, including some historical facts...

0:00 Intro 1:43 Bruce gives a quick shoutout & then explains the concept of tonight’s show 3:01 Atlanta Hawks 4:50 Boston Celtics 7:15 Brooklyn Nets 8:59 Charlotte Hornets 11:05 Chicago Bulls 12:45 Cleveland Cavaliers 14:59 Detroit Pistons 17:07 Indiana Pacers 19:45 Miami Heat 21:45 Milwaukee Bucks 24:33 New York Knicks 27:46 Orlando Magic 30:38 Philadelphia 76ers 34:11 Toronto Raptors 36:03 W...

0:00 ... Ross welcome and introduces the panelists 0:46 ... Episode #125 honors Doc Rivers, who wore #25 during his entire NBA career 0:55 ... Bet OnLine live read 1:42 ... Bruce introduces PJ Carlesimo and points out his many attributes, including his ability to convince Italian restaurants all over the country to keep their kitchens open late when he is in town doing a game. 3:03 ... PJ on the &...

0:00 Intro 1:35 Bruce pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo who lost his battle with brain cancer 4:06 Karl Anthony-Towns traded to the New York Knicks 6:07 Is KAT the correct big swing for New York? 8:14 Does KAT’s style of play mesh with Tom Thibodeau’s style? 9:47 Knicks offensive spacing might look very similar to the Celtics 11:07 Can KAT handle all the pressure that comes with playing in New York...

0:04 ... Opening Animation and Welcome to the show.  Ross introduces the 48 Minutes crew of Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer. 0:40 ... Show #123 is dedicated to Lou Williams 1:10 ... Ross Live commercial read for BetOnline 1:48 ... Joel Embiid signs a three year contract extension for $192.9 million and everyone feels he has earned it and is deserving of the pay day. 5:48 ......

0:00 Intro 2:02 Burning Questions leading up to the NBA Preseason 2:12 Which playoff teams from last season are most likely to have a drop off this season? 18:09 Which team out East outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season? 23:22 Which players should fans be on alert to take the leap into stardom next season? 34:19 Which team out West outside of the...

0:00 Intro 1:42 Bruce asks Ross to provide a recap of Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding in Greece 05:02 An Eastern Conference Focus on team Over/Under Win Projections 05:20 Boston Celtics 08:49 New York Knicks 11:23 Philadelphia 76ers 14:23 Toronto Raptors 17:40 Brooklyn Nets 20:55 Milwaukee Bucks 24:19 Cleveland Cavaliers 27:25 Indiana Pacers 30:39 Chicago Bulls 33:46 Detroit Pistons 37:23 Orlando...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to the show. 0:51 ... Bruce live Bet Online Commercial Read. 1:29 ... Bruce introduces Ryan Ward, the host of the Jello Jigglin podcast and reporter for LakersNation.com. 2:07 ... Ryan explains "Jello Jigglin," the name of his podcast which honors Chick Hearn, the legendary Lakers announcer. 3:06 ... Everything begins and ends with LeBron James when it comes to...

0:00 .... Bruce hello and welcome 0:48 .... Live Bet OnLine read 1:29 ... Bruce introduces special guest Bill Pidto of MSG Network 2:27 .. How important is it to the NBA when the Knicks are relevant? 3:39 ... What has made Knicks president Leon Rose so successful in rebuilding the Knicks? 5:50 ... OG Anunoby joined the team during the season last year but he'll be in training camp this season ......

0:00 Intro 1:30 The crew breaks down the NBA matchups they’ve got circled on next season’s calendar 1:56 Knicks @ 76ers matchup 2:58 Spurs @ Thunder matchup 5:01 Knicks @ Celtics on Opening Night 6:04 Knicks @ Pacers 7:25 Bucks @ Grizzlies 9:13 Suns @ Clippers 10:53 Nuggets @ Lakers 12:47 Suns @ Timberwolves 13:45 Warriors @ Celtics 15:08 Lakers @ Warriors on Christmas Day 16:02 Bucks @ Blazers 17...

0:00 Intro 1:27 Initial Reactions to Team USA winning the Gold Medal Game 3:19 Steph Curry’s epic finish down the stretch 9:57 Devin Booker’s standout play & development this summer 13:12 Jayson Tatum’s interesting summer 17:00 Joel Embiid becoming a worldwide villain 18:52 LeBron James continues to impress us all 21:22 Victor Wembanyama did not disappoint! 26:38 Team USA Women’s team continue...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel and dedicates episode #116 to james Johnson, who wears #16 and begins his 16th NBA season in October. 1:00 ... Ross live read for Bet Online 1:47 ... The crew reflects on last week's show with Luke Kornet of the Celtics and what a unique guest he was. 3:33 ... Tyus Jones joins the Phoenix Suns and will be the steady point guard the Suns need...

0:00 Intro 1:50 Ross introduces 2024 NBA Champion Luke Kornet 3:15 What makes playing for the Boston Celtics different from any other NBA team? 5:49 Did the outside noise & championship doubt ever reach the Celtics locker room? 8:47 Having previously played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York, how has Porzingis’s game matured? 11:41 Luke shares his favorite memory for the Celtics championship...