BASKETBALL IS RELIGION

Happy Holidays from The Ganz and Big Matt! The guys get into the Christmas Day games focusing on the Spurs having the Thunder's number and they deep dive into what is going on with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and Kawhi Leonard saying he surpassed Kobe Bryant. They continue their conversation from last week regarding Steph Curry vs. LeBron James.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Thunder and SGA's legacy if they finish their legendary season, how LeBron's agent Rich Paul believes the current Lakers are not contenders which was given credence when the Spurs beat the Lakers in the Quarterfinals of the NBA Cup and if Austin Reaves is a tier 1 shooting guard.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Chris Paul being sent home from the Clippers in the middle of the nights, potential Giannis trade destinations and NBA Cup predictions.

Happy Thanksgiving! The Ganz and Big Matt talk about LeBron James' first three games of the season, why the Clippers are playing poorly and who among the Pistons, Raptors or Heat can maintain their standing throughout the season.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the reasons why the NBA had it's highest viewership numbers in the last 15 years. They get into Joey and Jessie Buss being fired from their positions with the Lakers and what's going on with the struggling Kings and Clippers.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the firing of Nico Harrison, the former General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks. There had been an uproar from the Mavericks fanbase to "Fire Nico" since the Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about last couple games of the MLB World Series and the Lakers getting off to an impressive 7-2 record to start the season.

The Ganz is back! He and Big Matt get into this scoring surge from Austin Reaves and if it's sustainable. They touch on the injuries to Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The guys also look at the four remaining undefeated teams in the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers

Congratulations to the Ganz and his family, who welcomed a baby girl over the week! Big Matt rides solo today as he gets into the first three days of the NBA season highlighted by Victor Wembanyama putting up 40 points in 30 minutes against Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks. He also talks about the FBI investigations into Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billlups.

The Ganz and Big Matt look at the 2025 NBA Over/Unders for the Lakers, Clippers and Knicks and predict if a team will win or lose more games during the regular than the betting markets say they will. They also pick their betting favorites for MVP and the NBA Champion.

Season Premiere! The Ganz and Big Matt are back for season 4 and the 2025-2026 NBA Season! The guys get into LeBron James getting sciatica and potentially missing the first ten games of the season, Luka getting fit and potentially being the regular season MVP and the no-show contract Kawhi Leonard had with now-bankrupt company Aspiration and the potential Clippers punishments for alleged salary ca...

On the season finale of Basketball is Religion, The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Lakers signing Marcus Smart and where they now slot into the Western Conference, Shaq validating Tracy McGrady's comments that he would also win three championships if he switched places with Kobe Bryant, and the VIP members of The Hoop Bar, the Ganz's superstars of the 2025 NBA Season. Have a great Summer break!

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Damian Lillard going back to the Portland Trailblazers, Bradley Beal officially signing with the Clippers and Bleacher Report putting Kobe Bryant at 11 in their Top 100 NBA players of all time list.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the big match-up between Bronny James and #1 pick Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Summer League, They also get into the trade seeing the Clippers landing John Collins, the Heat getting Norman Powell and the Jazz getting Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss NBA Free Agency including DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers, the waiving of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee and the retooling of the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2024-2025 NBA Champions. The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton's injury and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy after winning the NBA Finals MVP. They guys also talk about Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets and if they have a chance to beat the Thunder next season. They finally hit on the 2025 NBA Draft and how Cooper Fla...

The Ganz and Big Matt preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers in Indiana and if Tyrese Haliburton should play with an injured calf. They talk about the massive sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the NBA Finals and predict Game 4. They also talk about Kevin Durant trade rumors and what the Knicks are doing with their coaching search.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the amazing first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They also discuss Tom Thibodeau being fired as coach of the New York Knicks, Kevin Durant rumors to the Knicks or Spurs and if Chris Paul should go to the Lakers or Clippers. Finally, Big Matt deep dives into the last couple minutes of Game 1 and how the Power of Frien...

The Ganz and Big Matt review Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers and look forward to a Game 6 and possible Game 7. They give their flowers to the Oklahoma City Thunder and how they're set up to be the next dynasty.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the legendary Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers, how the Wolves can come back in their series against the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP and why NBA fans have a difficult time getting behind the Thunder.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the final games in the Knicks/Celtics and Thunder/Nuggets series, give their thoughts on the Warriors/Wolves and Cavs/Pacers series and go over the crazy draft lottery earlier this week.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the four conference semifinal match-ups in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They get into the level of play in the Wolves/Warriors games, the fourth quarter collapses in Knicks/Celtics, the ability to steal games in Thunder/Nuggets and the injury factor with the Cavs/Pacers. The guys also discuss the new NBA on Amazon player panel including Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki. Happy M...

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the end of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, look forward to Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets and Game 6 between the Rockets and Warriors. They then go in depth on what happened to the Lakers and if this was a passing of the torch from LeBron James to Anthony Edwards as face of the league.