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In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Basketball News' Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the 2022 NBA Finals. Also, that Jimmy Butler shot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss 5 questions heading into the NBA Finals  1. Key matchup 2. Which role player needs to step up for Boston to win? Same with GSW? 3. Stat to watch 4. Which defense is more dominant (with health being considered too)? 5. LEGACY: Yeah, we're doing it. If Steph/Klay/Draymond win it, what does that mean? Ditto for the Tatum/Brown/Smart trio that would put...

The Basketball Buds discuss Jimmy Butler's late game 3, Game 7 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors, and Darvin Ham being named coach of the Lakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a bruising game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. In spite of the best efforts of Jimmy Butler, the Celtics pick up the win and clinch the series 4 games to 3. Jayson Tatum was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Heats win against the Celtics in game 6 and preview game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined in part 1 by Matt Babcock of BasketballNews.com to discuss the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft In part 2 they boys are joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast to discuss the Warriors Finals birth, the legacy of this team and then they play a rousing game of Andrew vs. The Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: The Wig tames The Luka Take 2: Are the Heat done? Take 3: Changing the All NBA Voting? Take 4: Kyrie Irving is somehow in the news Take 5: How the West will be won Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap the Warriors series clinching victory in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Rundown: What is up with the blowouts? Boston/Miami: Rock fighting Robert Williams dominance Miami's lack of offense Why can't Boston dribble? Mavs/Warriors: Mavericks have had bad luck? Warriors defensive execution Shooting variance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory break down the Celtics big game 5 win in Miami to lead the series 3-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson bring on Josh Robbins to discuss the Orlando Magic getting the first pick in the draft, who they should take, if they should trade the pick, and more.  Then in part 2 the guys discuss the Wizards and how they can reshape their roster around Bradley Beal.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Tuesday, May 24th. The guys talk about the Mavericks staying alive with a Game 4 win in Dallas to force a Game 5 in San Francisco on Thursday night and they talk about the All-NBA Teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the conference finals, the Lakers coaching search, and the Timberwolves getting Tim Connelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics crush the Miami Heat 102-82 to even the series at 2-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards and Mo Dakhil. The fellas go through the weekend that was in the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics / Heat and then Warriors / Mavs. And then, Sean Patrick Small from HBO's 'Winning Time' drops in to talk about playing Larry Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA Playoffs Conference Finals. The Miami Heat take a two games to one lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to 31 points from Bam Adebayo. The Warriors win a pair over the weekend to take control of their series with the Mavericks three games to none. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil. Rundown: Are bigs dead again? Boston/Miami : Can Jimmy Butler get some help? Where is Bam? Duncan Robinson series? Marcus Smart two way game changer. Mavs/Warriors: Mavericks gone cold? Luka struggles Should Dallas challenge Steph to beat them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the Celtics dominant victory over the Heat in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: The Wig tames The Luka Take 2: The Jeckyl and Hyde Celtics Take 3: PING PONG Take 4: WTF Chris Paul? Take 5: KD stay off the Weeeeeed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Warriors 112-87 victory over the Mavericks in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the NBA Draft lottery results and have a guest from each of the top 5 teams 1. Magic - Josh Robbins 2. Thunder - Tyler Parker 3. Rockets - Kelly Iko 4. Kings - Jillian Adge 5. Pistons - James Edwards Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to talk more holistically about the draft and the prospects that have the highest ceiling.  Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Maverick's reporter Tim Cato drops in to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Western Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. After falling behind early, the Miami Heat storm back after halftime with a +25 point third quarter to take game one against the Boston Celtics in their best of seven series. Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater preview the Conference Finals, deep dive on the Warriors tactics with Luka, and empty the NBA notebook including the Lakers coaching search and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.