BASKETBALL IS RELIGION

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Warriors beat down on the Lakers in Game 2 of theirNBA Playoffs Second Round series. What did the Warriors do differently to tie the series up and what adjustments can the Lakers do to retake the series lead. They talk a little Celtics vs Sixers, Coach Bud getting fired from the Milwaukee Bucks and then Big Matt quizzes the Ganz on coaches wins in the playoffs.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to last night’s Game 2 of the Suns vs Nuggets and Game 1 of the Celtics vs Sixers. We also discuss the other second round series and give our predictions. Big Matt sits down with Laker Jose to talk about the Lakers closing out the Grizzlies in six games and look forward to the epic showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Please note, Big Matt’...

The Ganz and Big Matt continue to discuss the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. We talk Lakers/Grizzlies, Warriors/Kings, the Bucks shocking upset to the Heat, if Jimmy Butler is currently the best player in the world, Knicks/Cavs and preview the next round’s match-ups in the Nuggets vs Suns and Knicks vs Heat.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. We get into the flagrant fouls, ejections and suspensions and if they were justified. Finally, we talk about the firing of Nick Nurse from Toronto and give our thoughts on the current NBA awards.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the first game of each series of the NBA Playoffs First Round. Have the outcomes of those games changed their initial thoughts? Big Matt sits down with Lakers Superfan Jose to discuss the Lakers game 1 against the Grizzlies and also touch on the other playoff series.

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are finally here! The Ganz and Big Matt predict the final play-in games and preview the playoff matchups starting this weekend. At the end of the episode, we explore who has the most to gain by winning a championship this season

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss and predict the NBA Play-in Tournament and current Playoff Matchups. We get into the wild scene in Minnesota and it’s impact on the game this Tuesday against the Lakers. Finally, Big Matt has a discussion with friend of the podcast, Josue, about the end of the Utah Jazz season and what to expect from the Lakers moving into the playoffs.

In the spirit of the upsets happening in the NCAA March Madness Tournament, the Ganz and Big Matt discuss the potential underdogs of the NBA Playoffs. The guys check in on the Lakers and the other Western Conference contender and explore possible matchups. Finally, Big Matt gives his thoughts on Wrestlemania 39.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the teams in the middle of the Western Conference, highlighting the struggling Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers, who had LeBron James return from injury.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Ja Morant suspension, the Sacramento Kings finally having a winning record, Anthony Davis sitting out of the last Lakers game, reports of the Lakers not pursuing Kyrie Irving in the off-season and pressure on Jokic and the Nuggets to win the championship this season.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about Kevin Durant's injury and how it affects the Western Conference. Bing Bong! The Knicks are back and the guys react to their season after acquiring Josh Hart during the trade deadline. Finally, they discuss who has more pressure to win the championship this season between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Ganz and Big Matt are back to discuss what's going on with Ja Morant, the struggling Clippers and how the Lakers are affected by losing LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell to injuries.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the recent buy out moves including Russell Westbrook to the Clippers, Pat Bev to the Bulls and Kevin Love to the Heat. The Ganz then gives his predictions for the remaining 23 Lakers games. Finally, Big Matt talks with friend of the pod, Josue, about being in Utah during NBA All Star Weekend.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the NBA All Star Weekend and why we both like Mac McClung to win the mid-off... err... Dunk Contest. The guys discuss the new look Lakers and Mavs after the passing of the trade deadline and Paul George's comments in GQ Magazine on the topic of championships.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to one of the most active NBA Trade Deadlines in recent memory. The time period was highlighted by Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix Suns and Russell Westbrook being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the trade of Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and draft picks.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the NBA All Star Reserves as chosen by the NBA Coaches and the players who were snubbed from an all star spot. They then talk about when LeBron James will break Kareem's all time regular season scoring record. Big Matt brings up a couple theories and predictions about LeBron's timing of breaking the record and why Lonzo Ball knee has been hurting him the past year.

The Ganz and Big Matt are back! We discuss the 2023 NBA All Star Starters and if the teams that are currently around .500 should be looking to make a trade to improve their team or trade players away to make their team worse.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the struggling Los Angeles Clippers and if they should be concerned with a slower than anticipated start. The guys then discuss the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama and why Ganz thinks he will not live up the media's lofty expectations.

The Ganz and Matt discuss the Lakers resurgence and the appearance of an MVP level Anthony Davis. The guys then get into other Western Conference teams including the Warriors and Jazz, Finally, they talk about the Bucks and Celtics and give their opinions on teams who can take them down in the East.

The Ganz and Big Matt are back! New name, but the same fun and analysis of the NBA. Why Basketball is Religion? What is wrong with the Nets, Lakers and Sixers? What is going right with the Suns, Hornets and Blazers?