Zach and Mo Dakhil of The Athletic discuss Luka Doncic fouling out of Game 3, Boston's offensive woes in the 4th quarter, who their Finals MVP is at this point, and the legendary life of Jerry West. Celtics survive late rally from Mavs to take 3-0 lead (1:08) Luka's fouls (5:14) Boston's 4th quarter meltdown (10:21) Why can't Dallas generate more 3s? (20:31) How much did Boston miss Porzingis? (26:20) Holiday trade put Boston over the top (34:50) Trading away Smart was the right move...

Bob Myers remembers his longtime friend, mentor, and colleague Jerry West on The Woj Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals including an update on the injury to Kristaps Porzingis & how that will impact the Celtics' gameplan, the significance of Luka receiving pain relieving injections, Kyrie's apology to Luka & need to step up his game and why Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had such an interesting press conference. Plus, the guys break down the wild ongoing coaching search in LA and where the Lakers may go...

Zach and Steve Jones, Jr. of The Dunker Spot react to the news of Kristaps Porzingis' leg injury and what it could mean for the Mavericks and Celtics if he can't play in Game 3. Plus, Boston's commitment to driving the ball, ways for Dallas to crack the Celtics' defense, and Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers job. Entire series summed up in one stat (1:30) Boston's optionality on offense (5:31) Celtics are committed to driving the ball (9:49) Kristaps Porzingis has torn medial retinaculum...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Jrue Holiday's play for the Celtics so far in this series, how the team can adapt by not living and dying by the 3-point shot, why Dallas needs more from Kyrie, the turnover issue for the Mavs, how the Kristaps Porzingis injury could change the series, why this is an interesting series from Tatum and MacMahon's lesson in fine dining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of The Lowe Post x Hoop Collective crossover, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the NBA Finals Game 2 reaction. They break down the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks, highlighting how Boston managed to win despite having a lesser game. The hosts delve into Kyrie Irving's struggles and Dallas's costly turnovers, exploring potential options for the Mavericks moving forward. They also address the aftermath of "The Kick" incident and speculate on the...

Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss why the Mavericks should be more worried about their defense after Game One, how the Celtics won the math, ways Dallas can spark their offense in Game Two, and the Lakers' head coaching search. Dallas should be more concerned about their defense (1:24) Dallas needs to take and make more 3s (13:21) Ways to get Mavs offense going (19:54) Other adjustments to look for (25:50) Lakers' pursuit of Danny Hurley (33:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

ESPN’s Pete Thamel joins The Woj Pod to take a deep inspection on the possibility of UConn coach Dan Hurley moving to the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the NBA Finals between the Mavs & Celtics. The guys talk Kristaps Porzingis facing off against his former team, how Boston will approach guarding Luka in this series, why the Celtics' defense is tough to handle, the pressure Tatum faces in this series and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon look ahead to the chess match on both sides of the ball in the NBA Finals, the differing paths the Celtics and Mavericks took to get here, and how they see the series playing out. Then ESPN's Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins for the latest on the top of the draft, how the Spurs plan to build around Victor Wembanyama, and the future of LaMelo Ball. Pressure is squarely on the Celtics (5:51) Boston's recent past and path to the Finals (11:41) Dallas' roller...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ coaching search, the future for the Cavs with Donovan Mitchell & the coaching situation, the Suns challenge for Mike Budenholzer going forward, some drama for the Timberwolves and a key injury update for the Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dallas advancing to the NBA Finals on the back of another masterclass from Luka & Kyrie, talk the context surrounding how great this postseason run has been, preview the matchup with Boston in the Finals and talk what the underdog role has been like for Luka so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to Luka Doncic's monster game as the Mavs advance to the Finals, how the Celtics and Mavericks match up on both sides of the ball, Minnesota's looming financial crunch and fake KAT trades. Wolves had no answer for Luka (3:07) Celtics won't have best player in the Finals (15:28) Luka's on pace to wind up in rarefied air statistically (24:31) NBA Finals Preview (28:22) Minnesota's future and fake KAT trades (59:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Zach and ESPN's Chris Herring discuss the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota's chances of pulling an historic comeback, the Mavs playoff surge and very early thoughts on their potential Finals matchup with Boston, the state of the Celtics and the pressure on them to win, the Mike Brown situation in Sacramento, and the incomparable Bill Walton. Then Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote discusses the future of the Indiana Pacers.  A team will eventually come back from a 3-0 hole...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to react to another huge performance from Luka & Kyrie to put the Mavs on the brink of a Finals appearance, Dallas putting all the pieces together at the right time, the Celtics taking down the Pacers and what a potential Finals matchup would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss Luka Doncic's game-winning 3-pointer to put the Mavs up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, the struggling Minnesota offense, the media narratives around Jayson Tatum, and why the Celtics need to win the NBA title. Final sequence (1:33) Are we emotionally prepared for a Celtics vs. Kyrie Irving NBA Finals? (10:52) Last minute blow by blow (12:17) Minnesota's struggling offense (22:50) KAT and ANT need to be better (29:50) Luka's offensive...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Celtics dominating the Pacers, the concern surrounding Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, what the Mavs are doing so well, if the Wolves can respond, why Minnesota was so tired in Game 1 and what the future of the Cavs looks like after the team fired J. B. Bickerstaff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Kirk Goldsberry discuss the Mavericks win in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, how both Dallas and Minnesota might adjust in Game 2, the All-NBA results, Cleveland firing JB Bickerstaff and what comes next for Donovan Mitchell, quick Pacers-Celtics takes, and Kirk's new book "Hoop Atlas." Dallas grinds out Game 1 in Minnesota (2:17) Kyrie Irving has been amazing for Dallas (15:52) Derrick Lively was a homerun pick by the Mavs (24:10)   All-NBA Teams announced (39:17) JB...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an eventful Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston coming out on top despite the Pacers seeming to have the game in hand and what this means for the rest of the series before talking expectations for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of Round 2 is revealed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback for Minnesota in Denver, what this means for Anthony Edwards, how the Wolves matchup with the Mavs, Dallas advancing with clutch shot making, the Knicks injuries finally catching up with them and if the Pacers have a chance against Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to Game 7 wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, questions in Denver and New York going forward, Knicks injuries, and more. Plus: Quick thoughts on Mavs-Wolves and Celtics-Pacers in the conference finals, what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and much more.  Nuggets offseason questions (19:47) Mavs-Wolves Western Conference Finals Lookahead (30:34) Offseason in OKC (36:34) Pacers push past Knicks in MSG (43:13) Celtics-Pacers...

Zach and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic talk all things Wolves-Nuggets and preview Game 7. Then (38:47) Zach discusses the Boston Celtics soft path to the conference finals and the perception Boston isn't playing well enough to win the title -- and whether anything short of that is a failure. Then (54:09) Zach welcomes in ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss Mavs-Thunder, how the Mavs trades worked out, whether OKC blew it at the trade deadline, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Edwards & the Wolves putting together a historic performance to force a Game 7 in Denver, break down who holds the upper hand in the Knicks-Pacers chess match for Game 6, what the future holds for the Cavs stars & coaching staff and what has been going right for Dallas against the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pid on Bronny James and the fight for the top of the NBA Draft including Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, and the possibility of a Kentucky guard landing with the Spurs. Plus: A conversation with Matas Buzelis of the G League Ignite on his improbable developmental journey to the NBA Draft Lottery (21:13).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jokic’s monster performance to lead Denver over the Wolves, Jalen Brunson & the Knicks winning the hustle battle to take Game 5, if New York can beat the Pacers on the road for the first time in this playoff run, why the Mavs need more from Kyrie & Luka against the Thunder and if the Celtics can close out the Cavs at home despite struggling there in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...