Brad Hardin is joined by former Peachtree Hoops writer Jason Walker to cover the last 3 Hawks wins ahead of a mid-week matchup vs. Milwaukee and look ahead to the playoffs with 17 games left in the regular season. With so many injuries, players have stepped up and have put the Hawks in position to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
Najee is back for a solo pod to discuss the Nets’ loss to the Lakers and give his thoughts on Kyrie’s ejection. Also, he takes a look at how this could be a small look at how the two teams will play each other when they inevitably meet in the NBA Finals. Plus, Naj gives his thoughts on the Nets vs. Timberwolves game being postponed and also recaps the game before looking ahead to what’s upcoming on the Nets schedule and which games could have big seeding implications.
The Good News: The Lakers defense remains LOCKED IN!
The Best News: LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on their way back, and the Lakers didn’t crater into a Black Hole without them!
Ethan and JC link up for a double dose of flavor in your ear, and the fellas discuss Andre Drummond’s Lakers debut, Montrezl Harrell’s dip in production, the re-emergence of Alex Caruso and KCP, as well as where Ben McLemore fits when the Lakers are at full strength. There’s a lot of optimism once again in LakerLand, and for good reason given where this team is and where it is headed. Listen in for a fun ride as the Lakers prepare to welcome back fans to the Staples Center!
Kings have lost 7 in a row and the season has pretty much slipped completely away. Buddy missed his first game in 3+ years vs the Pelicans. Would the game have been different if he played? Why we don’t believe we’ll see the young guys anytime soon. Why the Kings will not be giving up on a playoff/play-in bid anytime soon. The Kings have gotten worse defensively over the last 3 years. Much worse. Jill lays out why and how. How do you feel about the play in tournament?
Boston has won 5 of 6, but is this finally the turnaround we’ve been waiting for or another short spurt? Patrick Lounsbury has your Celtics report with a Blazers game on deck!
Cold outside shooting has hurt the Mavs recently and Embiid dominated a Porzingis-less Mavs squad. Lawrence gives his thoughts on the current state of the Mavs and a rough loss to Philly.
The Grizzlies beat the Bulls at home to pull within a game and a half of the 7th place Mavs, setting up a huge game at FedEx Forum on Wednesday night. Final Score Grizzlies 101 – Bulls 90. David and Isaac are postgame.
One of our favorites! The guys (Brandon and Justin) hit on Rondo’s start with the team, defense throughout the year, upcoming games, and, really, every dang Clippers topic you can imagine on this huge weekend edition.
Josh Okogie and Ricky Rubio fueled the Wolves to an early lead, but they couldn’t stop an onslaught in the form of 53 points from Jayson Tatum. Stuart Burkhart has your Wolves report!
The Celtics go 4-3 in the longest home stand of the season. Tatum goes for a career high in an OT win, and the clock is ticking with 19 games left in the regular season. Patrick is postgame!
Dallas bounces back from an awful Houston loss to beat Milwaukee Thursday night. Lawrence Brooks provides his thoughts on Porzingis playing his first back to back in 2 months and the Mavs performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns tied a Kevin Garnett Wolves record with another 30-10 game, but the Wolves couldn’t best the Pacers in a shootout in Indianapolis. Host Stuart Burkhart recaps the game, and spends some time breaking down the NBA lottery system and how it leaves behind the teams that need it the most.