Points in the Paint Podcast

It's FINALLY playoff time! We recap all of the playoff series' Game 1's and what we expect to happen this week:  Grizzlies/Jazz: 1:35 Lakers/Suns: 8:10 Knicks/Hawks: 16:20 Nets/Celtics: 20:57 Nuggets/Blazers: 24:30 Clippers/Mavs: 28:52 Heats/Bucks: 31:56 76ers/Wizards: 36:35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

We talk with Fox Sports host Rob Parker about the NBA playoffs, his hate for the play-in games, why the Lakers are beatable, and why LeBron will never catch Jordan.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our guest this week is Sports Illustrated's Gambling Expert Ben Heisler, we talk all about the NBA play-in games and what to expect for some playoff futures (19:31). We talk all about our predictions for the play-in games and who we expect to cover (1:35). The NBA Twitter discussion this week revolves around Dame Lillard winning a fan money and LeBron saying Steph Curry should be MVP (40:04).  See...

With the end of the regular season almost here, we look at everything going on with the play-in games and how the Lakers might be playing chess (2:18). We look back at our preseason award predictions to see how correct we ended up being (11:25). We also discuss the legacy of Russell Westbrook and how his triple-double record impacts how people see him as a player (22:42). Finally, we react to the...

Our top story this week is all about the Los Angeles Lakers and their struggles in the recent weeks and what it will take for them to get to The Finals (1:20). Plus, we look at the implications of the Bucks-Nets game (10:06). We overreact about the NBA play-in games (15:50) and look at a new way to bet on the NBA before the playoffs start (21:38). LeBron comments on the play-in games (26:50) and J...

With the final stretch of the season underway, we look at where things stand for the play-in tournament and who we think will get in (1:35). We also look at if Steph Curry deserves some MVP recognition (11:05). We look at what teams we're betting on to end the regular season (18:28), and overreact to Julius Randle winning the MVP (23:42). We talk about the goings-on of NBA Twitter, including Kevin...

Our guest this week is SB Nation/Indy Cornrows writer Caitlin Cooper. We talk with her about everything Pacers, the MVP race, and if this season should come with an asterisk (17:45). We have two Stories of the Week that include the Knicks' resurgence and Steph Curry being hot, hot, hot (1:20). We have two new teams you need to start betting on (10:14), and we overreact to this NBA season being "of...

We talk all about the Boston Celtics this week and how their play has improved towards the end of the season. Do we trust them in the playoffs, though? (1:17). NEW SEGMENT where we speak our truths on the Heat and Hawks (8:42). Betting Corner is still dominated by the Suns, and Zach has a key Zion bet (16:12). Kyrie fighting and RJ Barrett rising in our NBA Twitter discussion (21:27). And finally,...

It's our Denver-themed episode this week where we look at how good they have become after trading for Aaron Gordon (5:20). Can Jokic win MVP? Or does Dame have a shot at the award? (15:10). We look at the best to rely on if you want to win 1st half spread bets (22:46). Giannis is our Stat of the Week with an inside game in the paint (35:17).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

The Nets have made yet another All-Star addition to their team, so we try to figure out what in the world the Brooklyn Nets are doing (1:30). After the trade deadline, we look at how some of the new players have been adjusting to their new squads (7:40). And the Pelicans still rule the Overs while the Suns are our best team to bet on in Betting Corner (21:47). We also look at James Harden's MVP co...

It was a VERY exciting Trade Deadline in 2021, so we look at what all the big moves mean, including Vucivic to the Chicago Bulls, Oladipo to the Heat, Fournier to the Celtics, Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets, and a lot more. We look at who won and who lost the trade deadline day and also why some big names WEREN'T traded. Our Stat of the Week is a wild one about the Oklahoma City Thunder (44:34).  See...

The first week of the 2nd half of the season in the books, we look at the directions of the best and worst teams in the league (3:46). We also look at the upcoming trade deadline and look at where some of the top trade-eligible players could end up (13:30). Finally, for Betting Corner, there's a new best team to bet on in the NBA (30:52). We also look at what's going on on NBA Twitter, including s...

After a full day of All-Star activities, we recap the whole day, including the dunk contest, Giannis's MVP, and what changes could be made to future All-Star Weekends (0:50). With the 2nd half of the NBA season approaching, we give our predictions on what we expect, where the top teams can go, and some unexpected playoff teams (19:16). On Betting Corner, we look at what teams to bet on in the 2nd...

We're joined this week by Stadium and MSG Network Host Camron Smith to talk about the Utah Jazz, All-Star selections, Chicago Bulls, and Damian Lillard's MVP case (18:40). Our Story of the Week talks about the Milwaukee Bucks' resurgence and their improved play (1:40). Our Betting Corner looks at the best and worst teams ATS and how dominant the Pelicans' overs have been (9:11). Lloyd Pierces firi...

This week, we go around the NBA and talk about Zach LaVine with ESPN 1000 radio host Chris Bleck (26:38). Our Story of the Week talks about the Nets' winning streak and how serious of a contender they can be in the East (3:00). On Betting Corner, we look at the hottest team to bet on right now and a new team has the most Overs on the year (18:00). NBA Twitter talks about the All-Star starters and...

This week we're talking Chicago Bulls basketball with guest Stephen Noh (24:41). We talk everything Bulls from Zach LaVine's possible all-star season to the play of the veterans to Billy Donovan's coaching. Our Top Story segment is a look at midseason MVP candidates and some outside shots we like to win the award (2:24). In our Betting Corner segment, we heap praise on the Utah Jazz, and talk abou...

We're into the Conference Finals this week, so we take a look at the Lakers/Nuggets series and Anthony Davis's game-winner (1:10), and examine the Celtics/Heat series and what's allowed the Celtics to stabilize the ship (9:30). We also talk about Giannis winning MVP and what it means for LeBron (18:34). For NBA Twitter talk, we bring up Gordon Hayward's immaculate mustache and talk about the final...

The Nuggets beat the Clippers in Game 7 so we talk all about that game and series, and how the Nuggets pulled off the upset, plus three crazy stats from the series(1:25). We then preview the Western Conference Finals between the Nuggets and Lakers (14:30) and the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics (20:30). For our NBA Twitter talk, we LOVE talking about all the Clippers slander...

We look at all the second-round playoff matchups happening, including the Heat going up 3-1 on the Bucks (1:30), The Nuggets and Clippers being closer than expected (9:30), and the Celtics and Raptors evening out (16:10). We also look at people tweeting about officials in NBA Twitter talk (21:33). Our Stat of the Week deals with the Lakers playing small ball and Russell Westbrook's historic shooti...

The Bucks and NBA players started a movement with their wildcat strike last week, so we talk all about it and what it means for the future of the league and of sports (1:00). We look at the wild Nuggets/Jazz series and why the series went 7 games (9:55). We also discuss the Raptors/Celtics series and why the Raptors disappointed in Game 1 (20:45). We look at the Luka vs. Marcus Morris beef, Paul G...

We look at the first week of the NBA playoffs and see which teams are playing like contenders and which are struggling (1:25), we look at the week ahead in the playoffs to discuss which games and matchups we like (27:25), and recap the draft lottery (33:10). We also praise Luka once again and what he's meant to NBA Twitter (38:21). The Heat are responsible for our stat of the week (44:44) and our...

The playoffs have begun! We preview the matchups in both the East (4:22) and the West (16:55). We also discuss the Bulls' and Pelicans' coaching changes (30:10). We have Stadium betting analyst Nate Jacobson as our guest to give NBA playoff betting tips and useful strategy to use when betting on games in the bubble (37:15). Zach wants more respect for Melo (64:50), and Dame once again is our stat...

The Suns starting out 5-0 is just one of the many surprises in the NBA we discuss (1:38) along with injuries to some key players that could change the playoff outlook (17:22). We welcome Stadium's Amina Smith on to talk her love of the Miami Heat, Damian Lillard being awesome, and thoughts on the NBA's yearly awards (23:32). The NBA Twitter segments consists of Dame Time and Paul George going at e...

We've got real NBA games this week! We talk everything about what happened for restart weekend, including the officiating, surprise starts, and biggest takeaways (1:17). We then talk about the under the radar teams that could make an impact (27:17), and Joel Embiid and the Sixers' problems (37:02). We also look at virtual fans and crowd noise for NBA Twitter discussion (43:31), and talk about the...

The NBA is back this week! We talk about what we've liked and disliked from teams during exhibition games in the bubble (2:29), Lou Williams' wild night in an Atlanta club (24:13), and the Knicks' new coach Tom Thibodeau (30:36). We also look at NBA Twitter, including Ben Simmons' three-point shooting and the repercussions of players trash-talking on the court (36:06). Should the Nets and Wizards...