Ash, John, & our Coach, Avery Johnson return to CBSSN! We start with a look at OKC's dominating win over the Mavs in Game 1. Luka couldn't get going and SGA & JW controlled the game. Can Luka and Kyrie get any help? Maybe the Thunder aren't too young. Next, its on to the Celtic's Game 1 blow out of the Cavs. Jayson Tatum didn't shoot well, but the Celtics have too much firepower & no one is there backing up Spida Mitchell. Then, its a discussion of Jamal Murray's slap on the wrist...

Bill, John, & Ash return to CBSSN to dissect all things Wolves/Nuggets Game 2. Are the Champs cooked? Does Joker have enough fire as a leader? How shocking is this series & Bill has an intersting parallel to this year's Wolves team. Next, it's a look back at Knicks/Pacers Game 1 and the role the refs had in the outcome. Then, Pat Riley had some interesting comments about Jimmy butler, we celebrate Wemby's obvious ROTY win & finish with a look at the the Thunder/Mavs series &...

Ash, John, & Bill look back at Ant Man's DOMINATING game 1 performance and discuss what that might mean in the bigger picture of what his career looks like. Is he *already* a superstar? Best 2-Way player in the NBA? Then it's on to Cavs/Magic Game 7...not exactly a thing of beauty, but the Cavs advance. The Cavs HAD to advance, but does getting to Round 2 vs. the Celtics change Spida's thinking at all? What does the Clippers offseason look like? PG, Harden, & Russ are all UFA's. Then,...

John & Bill look back at one of the great series All-Time after the Knicks Game 6 win over the 76ers. Then its a question of where do the Sixers go from here. Then we look at Bucks/Pacers, preview Pacers/Knicks and ask what's next for the Bucks. We end the show with a preview of all the weekend's games. (0:00) Intro (:45) John's Philly Disappointment Rant (3:20) Knicks/Sixers (7:50) Embiid Part Of The Problem (12:00) Where Do Sixers Go From Here? (21:00) Bucks/Pacers & Pacers/Knicks...

Bill, Ashley, & John start the show with a look at the Clips/Mavs series and what it is doing for the legacy of James Harden and Paul George. Next it's a discussion of the Miami Heat and where they can go from here. After that we dive in the weird world of Joe Mazzulla, look at the latest L2MR & preview Sixers/Knicks & Pacers/Bucks tonight. (0:00) Intro (2:30) Clips/Mavs (3:00) The Legacy of James Harden & Paul George (20:20) What Next For The Heat (27:45) Celtics Next...

Bill, Ashley, & John return to CBSSN and start the show discussing Tyrese Maxey saving the Sixers and Joel Embiid in Game 5. Next we wonder why does Joel love NYC so much and is he destined to end up there? Next we dive into the offseason of the three eliminated teams (Pels, Lakers, Suns), give credit to the Bucks for fighting back without their two stars, and look ahead to Celtics/Heat & Clips/Mavs tonight!!! (0:00) Intro (:40) Knicks/Sixers Game 5 (12:25) Embiid vs. NYC (19:45) Who...

Ash & Bill dive deep into the Lakers losing to the Nuggets and the next steps for the Purple & Gold. We start with the emergence of Jamal Murray and then get into the future of Darvin Ham...What will LeBron do with his player option? Should the Lakers (or another team) draft Bronny? Where in the draft? Then we try to answer some questions about where the Pels go from here and finish with a look at how injuries are impacting the NBA Playoffs. (0:00) Intro (1:30) The Magic Of Jamal...

John, Ash, & Bill recap the wild weekend in the NBA. We start with the Wolves sweeping the Suns & Bill laments his bet with John. Is Ant next, no he's NOW! What is next for the Suns and their offseason? Next we discuss the Knicks and their fans taking over Philly and the 76ers arena. We end the show with a dive into Mavs/Clippers and then Pacers/Bucks. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Wolves/Suns (11:30) What's Next For The Suns? (21:30) Sixers/Knicks (22:45) Knicks Fans Takeover (27:30) Jalen...

John, Bill & Coach Avery Johnson recap the huge game from Joel Embiid to bring the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks, then discuss the Nuggets sending the Lakers to the brink of elimination. Then they chat about which team without a win has the best chance to come back and finish with a look ahead at all of this weekend's games. (0:00) Intro (:45) Knicks/76ers (4:00) Coaches Talking About Refs (17:45) Lakers/Nuggets (30:30) Weekend Preview To learn more about listener data...

John and Ash are back! We start the show with a look at the Celtics getting crushed as a huge favorite at home in Game 2. Next we want to know who voted for Paul Pierce as The GOAT!?!? Then its a look at Game 3 between the Knicks/76ers and what the grievance filed by the 76ers might do (if anything). Then its on to lakers/Nuggets and the beef between Darvin Ham & AD. Seems like a Changing of the Guard in the NBA so we try to uncover then next Face Of The NBA & we finish with an audio...

John & Bill recap 3 important 1st round Game 2s. The Mavs got a huge performance from Luka to even the series with the Clippers...Next Bill laments his Suns bet and asks where has KD been to lead the Suns after falling down 2-0 to the Wolves. Then we discuss Pascal Siakam's historic game 2 and the Pacers tying up the series with the Bucks, and finish with a look at the L2MR from Sixers/Knicks, Tyrese Maxey's MIP Award, and give predictions for the two games Wednesday night. (0:00)...

Ash, Bill, & John return the show to CBSSN to recap a wild night in the NBA. The Lakers folded against Joker and the Nuggets after being up 20. Jamal Murray hit a soul-crushing game winner. LeBron complained about the refs. Darvin Ham complained about the refs. Where does Joker rank All-Time? Also, Joel Embiid and the Sixers are in a hole...and complaining about the refs, too. Loser mentality? We give predictions for tonight's Game 2's and ask the question: Is the Hornets job really what...

Bill, John, & Ash recap the NBA's Playoff Weekend, talk about the Game 1's & look ahead to tonight's slate of 3 games with predictions for Game 2. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Knicks/Sixers (11:00) Clips/Mavs (19:30) Wolves/Suns (30:45) OKC/Pels (35:00) Bucks/Pacers (37:00) Lakers/Nuggets To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ash, John, & Bill take Beyond the Arc back on CBSSN with our look at (and predictions for) each first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. (0:00) Intro (:30) Celtics vs. Heat or Bulls (2:00) Knicks/76ers (8:15) Ash/John Jersey Swap Bet (11:45) Bucks/Pacers (15:45) Cavs/Magic (19:00) Clips/Mavs (22:00) Is Luka Harden 2.0? (27:00) Suns/Wolves (36:15) OKC vs. Pels or Kings (38:30) Nuggets/Lakers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Bill & John are joined by The Coach, Avery Johnson! We start the show looking back at the Heat/76ers Play-In game...should Jimmy have sat after hurting his knee? Was it a coaching mismatch? Can Doc hold up against Thibs or Nurse? Next we give a prediction that may surprise you (and make Ashley sad) for 76ers/Knicks. Next we discuss Bulls/Hawks and what to do about the Trae Young problem facing the Hawks. We finish with Bill revealing his official awards ballot and he takes some incoming...

John, Bill, & Ash debut on CBSSN and start the show reacting to the breaking news of Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA for gambling. Next its a look at the Warriors elimination and what that means for the team going forward. That's followed by a conversation about the Kings and then is a discussion of what the hamstring injury means for Zion and the Pels. The Lakers big win and refusal to duck smoke and we finish with a look at tonight's East Play-In matchups. (0:00 Intro (1:30)...

John, Bill, & Ashley look ahead to the West Play-In Tuesday. Can the Pels find something against the Lakers? Will the Kings exorcise the Warriors demons? Next we look at Bill's awards ballot...which awards is he still considering? We finish with a discussion about who Team USA's 12th man should be. (0:00) Intro (3:00) Lakers/Pels Preview (10:45) Warriors/Kings Preview (20:00) Bill's Award Ballot (38:30) Team USA's 12th Man To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

John, Bill, & Ash break down a wild weekend in the NBA and talk about what that means for playoff matchups. The Cavs & Mavs tanked....should te Knicks have joined them? Who is happy about being 1,2,3 in the West? Who should be afraid of the Play-In teams? (0:00) Intro (3:30) Joker & The Nuggets (4:30) Bill & John's Bet Is On!! (9:30) Wolves/Suns (13:00) Mavs/Clips (19:45) Lakers/Pels (23:30) Kings/Dubs (28:00) Knicks (33:00) Pacers (36:45) Cavs Tank Job To learn more about...

John and Bill dive into the loaded weekend on the NBA slate of games and what they mean for seeding and playoff matchup purposes. Friday all 30 teams play...Sunday, too & we get you ready for all of it. (0:00) Intro (3:00) Knicks & Jalen Brunson (7:00) Celtics Questions (9:00) Pels/Warriors Friday (12:45) Can Sixers Escape Play-In (16:00) Giannis Concern (17:15) Raps/Heat (19:00) Bucks/OKC (20:45) 3,4,5,6 In The East (25:30) Suns/Wolves & Lakers/Pels (29:00) Matchups we Want To...

John, Ashley, & Bill talk about what went right for the Nuggets and wrong for the Wolves in Wednesday's game. Next we ask if anyone can challenge the Nuggets in the West. We then discuss the mess in the Wolves ownership situation and finish with Top 5 Thursday with a look at Bill's MVP ballot and that tough 5th spot. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Nuggets/Wolves (7:00) Wolves Weren't Ready For Playoff Level Nuggets (16:30) Who Can Challenge The Nuggets In West? (17:30) Wolves Ownership Mess (30:30)...

John and Bill dive in to what the Giannis injury may mean for the Bucks. Next is a discussion whether this year is a *must win* for the Celtics. Then we talk Warriors and Lakers after last night's Dubs win and how much trouble the Suns are in. Lastly, we play Stock Up, Stock Down and have an update on John's bird! (0:00) Intro (1:30) Giannis Injury (8:45) If Not Now, When For Celtics? (15:00) The Jayson Tatum Problem (20:00) Warriors Run Possibility (26:30) Lakers Future (30:30) Suns In...

Ashley & Bill start the show with a discussion on Draymond Green. He is both the problem AND the solution in Golden St. Next, it's Power Ranking Tuesday with a look at the 5 teams/players with the most to prove and lose this playoffs. (0:00) Intro (2:30) Draymond Green The Problem & Solution (7:15) Draymond's Impact Since Returning (12:00) Draymond's Ego Is To Blame (16:00) Power Rankings - Most To Prove Or Lose In These Playoffs To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

John, Ashley, & Bill look back at the wild NBA weekend. Are the Bucks done? Did they make a mistake hiring Doc? Is Donovan Mitchell the problem in Cleveland? What are the 76ers chances with Embiid back? Bill and Ash are still Wolves skeptics, John thinks they have a good chance against anyone but Denver. Last we pick the Lakers/Warriors potential Play-In game. (0:00) Intro (4:45) Milwaukee Bucks Horrible Weekend (11:45) Doc Fun To Hate (16:30) Donovan Mitchell Is The Problem In...

Jamal Mashburn joins John to talk about his time in the NBA, why MJ would dominate in any era, how playing on the USA Select Team & beating the Dream Team gave him confidence, and why men over 45 need to check in on their health. (0:00) Intro (:30) Time With Mavs (2:00) Didn't See Jason Kidd As A Coach (7:00) Heat Culture (9:00) The Difference In Michael Jordan (14:00) Charlotte Hornets (18:15) Box Out Colon Cancer To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...