Greg Mroz recaps the Bulls two grind it out wins over the Pacers & Pistons and explains why the Bulls in crunchtime are more than just Zach LaVine. Greg also looks at the current standings and says why Bulls fans should be optimistic about their playoff chances. Plus, a discussion on why it is no longer possible for the Bulls to trade Otto Porter Jr.
The Grizzlies defeat the Thunder 122-113 to get back to .500 on the season. David and Isaac make a case for SlowMo as Most Improved Player, Tyus Jones slumping, and feeding the Wildebeest. We are postgame.
The Clippers are down 4 starters, and it doesn’t seem to matter. Brandon talks about the team’s offensive firepower without PG, Kawhi, Pat Bev and Batum, Zu’s growth and Marcus Morris’s underrated campaign.
Dallas found out the true meaning of “Dame Time” in a heartbreaking Valentine’s Day loss… and defense remains the culprit. Lawrence has your recap of a team leaning HARD on offense to squeak by.
Exhale, Lakers fans. The worst news is off the table.
Join Ethan on a solo ride on the Hoop Ball Lakers pod to answer the obvious question: Where do the Lakers go from here? Could Andre Drummond, or *gulp,* even Blake Griffin be a potential option? Or will Kyle Kuzma, THT, Trez, and Markieff Morris be enough to fill the void? Ethan looks at what the Lakers can do in the starting lineup, their replacement options, and breaks down the pre-All-Star-Break schedule to see just how bad of shape the Lakers are in without AD available–especially on defense. The LeBron tax just skyrocketed, but the news could have been so much worse for the Lakers and Anthony Davis. Ethan calms you down, tells you to breathe, and delivers a rational take on the Lakers short-term outlook sans The Brow.
Brad Hardin is back to cover this current 3 game losing streak for the Hawks and who needs to be held accountable. He also drops an interesting take on the John Collins trade rumors.
Detroit beat the Pelicans 112-123. Plumlee triple doubled and 6 players were in double figures. Lyle heaps praise on Zion and Kira and chats the disappointing defence.
Greg Mroz recaps the Bulls dominating victory over the New Orleans Pelicans & how the performances of Zach LaVine & Coby White define how the Bulls must play to win games when shorthanded. The Bulls also suffered a 19 point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in which they were just straight out dominated by a better team. Greg finishes with a quick preview of the Pacers game tonight.
The Wildebeest leads the way with his 12th double double of the season as the Grizzlies defeat the Kings 124-110 to improve to 11-11 on the season. David is postgame.
In this episode, Naj dives into his thoughts on the COVID-19 protocols and talks about why keeping KD out for the past week might’ve been helpful for the Nets. Plus, Durant will return on Saturday to face his old team and the Nets Big 3 will be back in action for the first time in nearly two weeks. Alongside that, the Nets are about to embark on perhaps their toughest stretch of games this season, with matchups against the Kings, Suns, Clippers and Lakers all on the horizon. Will they fold under the pressure or prove just how much of a title contender they really are? They’ve also signed Noah Vonleh, so Naj gives his thoughts on that and also talks about just how much the Nets would improve if Andre Drummond was to be bought-out and signed with them.
It’s a guard-focused show today, as Brandon welcomes Mirjam Swanson back to the show! Pat Beverley is back, Lou Williams is scoring again, and the Clips got a road win over a feisty Wolves club. It’s the HoopBall Clippers show!