Diehlman at Halftime

Send us Fan Mail In this week's special edition Christmas-themed episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: NBA making changes to injury report rules and prop bets, and looking to reduce tanking NBA Teams' Christmas Wishlist Game of the Week : The NBA's quintuple header on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks San Ant...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: What's going on with the Cleveland Cavaliers? NBA Cup Semifinals discussion Overall thoughts on the in-season tournament Game of the Week : New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs (NBA Cup Final, Las Vegas), Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Release date: Monday, D...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Chris Paul abruptly cut by L.A. Clippers LeBron's streak of scoring at least 10 points in a game ends at 1,297 Giannis Antetokounmpo mock trades Game of the Week : San Antonio Spurs @ L.A. Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Release date: Monday, Dec. 8,...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo beat LeBron James' scoring record? LeBron's return to Lakers after dealing with sciatica Lakers are hot on the Thunder's trail in the West Game of the Week : Boston Celtics @ Toronto Raptors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Rel...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Chris Paul retiring after 2025-26 season Klay Thompson/Ja Morant beef Oklahoma City Thunder are destroying opponents, even without Jalen Williams Game of the Week : Detroit Pistons @ Miami Heat, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Clemente Almanza! (...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Victor Wembanyama out with calf injury Pelicans fire Willie Green Raptors & Hawks' Emergence / Kings' Future Game of the Week : Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Release date: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Support the show Follow...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Jalen Green out 4-6 weeks with hamstring injury Teams with vs. without an identity Game of the Week : L.A. Lakers @ Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025* *During this segment, Chris mistakenly said the Lakers were the home team. The Bucks are the home team in this week's "Game o...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Trae Young out four weeks with sprained MCL Ja Morant suspended again Buy or Sell? Game of the Week : Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Release date: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 Support the show Follow "Diehlman at Halftime" on So...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss: Terry Rozier/Chauncey Billups/Damon Jones betting scandal Victor Wembanyama's ascension Early Player Returns draft Game of the Week : L.A. Clippers @ Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 All music written by Larry Diehlman Release date: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 Support the show Fol...

Send us Fan Mail In the season 3 premiere of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and new co-host Chris DiPietro discuss the major changes to the podcast and explain the podcast's weekly format. They also give predictions for the upcoming 2025-26 season! Power Rankings Predictions Major Award Predictions/Made-Up Award Predictions Interesting Storylines to Follow NBA Finals Predictions All...

Send us Fan Mail In the season two finale of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Oklahoma City Thunder Lowlight : Indiana Pacers Random Stat : Playoff bracket review Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Nick Earnshaw! (Follow him on X and Instagram @nearnshawradio). "Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale https://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Oklahoma City Thunder Lowlight : Indiana Pacers Random Stat : Alex Caruso is an X-factor in the Finals Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Chris DiPietro! (Follow him on Instagram @ chrisdipi ). "Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale https://uppbeat.io...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Oklahoma City Thunder Lowlight : Indiana Pacers Random Stat : "Game of the Week" predictions review / Tyrese Haliburton has hit a game-winner or clutch shot in each playoff series Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Chris Smith! (Follow him on Instagram @ chri...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Indiana Pacers Lowlight : Minnesota Timberwolves Random Stat : Pacers-Thunder is the "Paul George Finals" Game of the Week : Indiana Pacers @ Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA Finals, Game 1) Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Jerry Donatien! (Follow him on X @ jerr...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Oklahoma City Thunder Lowlight : New York Knicks Random Stat : Anthony Edwards is the third guard with 15+ 30-point playoff games before turning 24 Game of the Week : New York Knicks @ Indiana Pacers (Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4) Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Minnesota Timberwolves Lowlight : Boston Celtics Random Stat : One of the final four teams will make history by winning the championship Game of the Week : Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder (Western Conference Finals, Game 1) Also, listen to the perspective of our featured gu...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Indiana Pacers Lowlight : Golden State Warriors Random Stat : Who will win the 2025 NBA Draft lottery? Game of the Week : Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks (Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4) Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Sean Barnard! (Follow him on X @ sean_b...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Oklahoma City Thunder Lowlight : L.A. Lakers Random Stat : James Harden has lost four Game 7s on four different teams Game of the Week : Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers (Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 2) "Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale https://uppbeat.io...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Cleveland Cavaliers Lowlight : Milwaukee Bucks Random Stat : Memphis Grizzlies tied the record for the second-largest blown lead in NBA playoff history Game of the Week : L.A. Clippers @ Denver Nuggets (Western Conference First Round, Game 5) Also, listen to the perspective of our feature...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's special edition episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry looks back on his Power Rankings Predictions from October and compares them to the actual standings. 1-10 : "The Elite Teams" 11-20 : "The 'You're Getting There, But Not Quite' Teams" 21-30 : "Code Red! This is Not a Drill!" Also, listen to the perspe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's special edition episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry unveils his entire 2024-25 playoff bracket (including the play-in tournament). He predicts series winners and the number of games each series will go. Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Josh Reynolds! (Follow him on X and Instagram at @joshreynolds24). "Aurora" inte...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : New York Knicks Lowlight : Philadelphia 76ers Random Stat : Trae Young has the most assists in a single season since 2016-17 James Harden Game of the Week : L.A. Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Justin Turpin! (Follow him on X @ justinmturpi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Houston Rockets Lowlight : Phoenix Suns Random Stat : Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on a scoring tear Game of the Week : Sacramento Kings @ Indiana Pacers "Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale https://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale/aurora License code: HJ6W88QKKUB00FNS Intro/outr...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : L.A. Lakers Lowlight : New Orleans Pelicans Random Stat : Josh Giddey was two steals shy of a quadruple-double Game of the Week : Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Sam Prince! (Follow him on X and Instagram at @samtheprince14)...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry discusses: Highlight : Boston Celtics Lowlight : Utah Jazz Random Stat : Jimmy Butler is 14-1 in Warriors lineup so far Game of the Week : Washington Wizards @ Portland Trail Blazers Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Aaron Hook! (Follow him on X and Instagram at @aaronhook_). "Aurora&q...