Episodes
Jalen Brunson left the game with an injury in the first half, but wait, there's more; he came back to dominate the Pacers in the second half. Is it safe to say the Knicks may be running their players too hard with the Brunson and Anunoby injuries? Amin and Charlotte are not surprised Jokic won the MVP, but they believe there are plenty of runners-up who could've been number 1...hint hint: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Lastly, Amin and Charlotte shake their magical 8-ball to predict what future NBA...
Published 05/10/24
Amin and Charlotte think players have been suspended for less than what Jamal Murray did at his recent game against the Timberwolves, where he threw a towel and ice pack on the court. The "We Want Boston" chants went silent as the Celtics beat the Cavs by 30 points, and Charlotte couldn't be happier. Amin feels the young OKC team is giving the Mavs a run for their money as they blow past them in game 1. We preview game two of the Pacers vs the Knicks, but nothing seems to be stopping Jalen...
Published 05/08/24
The Knicks eked out a win over the Pacers, and the Nuggets are now down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as the series heads to Minnesota. Amin and Charlotte are excited about Mavericks vs Thunder, but the real question is: Is it time for the Clippers to shake up their team with some trades? The Cavs might get swept, or at least that's what Charlotte is hoping for. However, the Cavs might have something up their sleeve, and his name is Donovan Mitchell. NBA Awards are here, and the nominees are...
Published 05/07/24
It's official: Jalen Brunson and the Knicks have eliminated Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the rest of the 76ers after game six last night. Charlotte and Amin recap that game, and preview New York's round two opponent: the Indiana Pacers. They also predict which remaining round one series will go all the way to game seven: Clippers vs Mavericks, or Magic vs Cavaliers?  And in honor of Star Wars Day tomorrow, Amin explains the beloved movie franchise to Charlotte in terms she'll actually...
Published 05/03/24
Charlotte's Celtics sent the Heat packing on an early vacation, and she treated herself to a cold cup of Heat tears. Amin goes off on ESPN for trying to get retweets after tweeting about the Clippers and Crypto Arena, which eventually backfired when The Clippers suffered the worst post-season loss in franchise history. Michael Rubin bought 2000 tickets for Philly fans, but Amin and Charlotte think it might not be enough for the Knicks' takeover of the Sixers arena. We put our conspiracy...
Published 05/02/24
Just because Lebron James is out of the playoffs doesn't mean Amin and Charlotte can't speculate about what his next career move will be! From Cardi B to Ben Stiller, Knicks fans from all walks of life were deflated after the Sixers took over in OT last night. Charlotte's Celtics are fighting for their life in tonight's game against the Heat. Charlotte and Amin close out today with Bet the Show, where they make picks for tonight's matchup between the Mavericks and Clippers. Charlotte also...
Published 05/01/24
Breaking news: the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets thanks to another Jamal Murray go-ahead shot. Amin and Charlotte are loving this underdog story of the Knicks ending the Sixers playoff hopes. Embiid was disappointed in the Philly fans, but with his stats from game 4, Charlotte thinks he should only be disappointed in himself. Kevin Durant isn't to blame for the Suns getting swept by the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is on a tear and we just witnessed the...
Published 05/01/24
Charlotte and Amin react to Joel Embiid's 50-point game against the Knicks last night as the 76ers earned their first win in the series. They also offer takes on post-game comments Lebron James and Anthony Davis after they fell to 3-0 in their series against the Denver Nuggets. Then they play Sweep Check, where they rank playoff series on the likelihood that either the Lakers, Suns, and Pelicans will be swept.  Charlotte and Amin put on high-tech equipment to play Lie Detector, where they...
Published 04/26/24
Amin is back with the hot takes, and he's reminding Charlotte that her Celtics aren't untouchable, as proven in their latest game against the Miami Heat. Joel Embiid is looking like he's given up after their second straight loss. Amin argues that Anthony Davis falling into the Nuggets' bench after Jamal Murray's game-winning shot was one of the worst things that can happen to an NBA player. Charlotte and Amin close out today's episode with Bet the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/25/24
With Amin out today, Charlotte has a guest co-host who's really shaking things up: Al Gorithm. Al is helping Charlotte get into everyone's algorithm using cutting-edge technology to pinpoint topics that are guaranteed to drive traffic to Oddball's various social media platforms. Is Anthony Edwards the next Michael Jordan? Do the Heat stand a chance against the Celtics without Jimmy Butler? Can the Mavs keep this pace in their series against the Clippers? And wasn't it crazy when Nikola...
Published 04/24/24
Amin and Charlotte drop some hot takes on one of the most important NBA discussions of the year: the NBA awards. Where is Jalen Bruson? Does Victor Wembanyama deserve to win DPOY? Why isn't Joe Mazzula one of the Coach of the Year finalists? Amin also gives everyone the 411 on Kawhi Leonard and why he hasn't been playing for Clippers in their series against the Mavericks. Charlotte thinks if the Knicks win another game the fans might just burn down the city. We found out that you can't count...
Published 04/23/24
In an effort to celebrate Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poet's Department, Charlotte and Amin preview this weekend's slate of playoff games with a new segment called The Tortured Players Department. Together they make a case for the saddest players on each playoff team, from Rudy Gobert on the Timberwolves to Anthony Davis on the Lakers.  Charlotte and Amin then talk to Jeff Stotts about injury-plagued play-in teams before closing the show with a segment called Heat Check. In an ode...
Published 04/19/24
Jimmy Butler playing with an injured MCL for three quarters reminded Amin of an It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode, while Charlotte hopes her Celtics play the "Dark Lord" Erik Spoelstra without Jimmy Butler rather than the Sixers. Charlotte also thinks the Bulls are in the same category as a sneaky good team that could make a run in the playoffs. Later, we head to France to celebrate the great performances from international NBA players. Charlotte and Amin end the show with a new...
Published 04/18/24
Amin and Charlotte recap the opening games of the play-in tournament. They answer the question everyone is asking: is this the end of an all-time great dynasty in the Warriors? Charlotte ponders if the Pelicans would have defeated the Lakers if Zion Williamson did not leave their game with a hamstring injury. Amin breaks down why the Lakers should not have lost to avoid games against the Nuggets, even though they swept the Lakers last year in the playoffs. Charlotte and Amin also play Bet The...
Published 04/17/24
Charlotte and Amin just finished watching the final game of the NBA regular season. That means it's time for way-too-early playoff predictions! They predict how the playoffs will play out for the Bucks, Knicks, Nuggets, and Thunder, among other teams. They also make their picks for the play-in tournament games between the Lakers and Pelicans, Warriors and Kings, Heat and 76ers, and Hawks and Bulls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/16/24
Charlotte walks us down memory lane in Boston before her and Amin recap their night at the Knicks-Celtics game last night. It turns out Jalen Brunson is pretty good! After that, Charlotte and Amin hype up a few people who need it most, including Joe Mazzulla, an unnamed Grizzlies player, and dining establishments in Milwaukee. Odds and Ends closes out the show with Charlotte and Amin giving their thoughts on an infamous failed dunk by the Bulls and Chet Holmgren's seemingly long arms.  Learn...
Published 04/12/24
Oddball Boston Edition at the DraftKings Headquarters! Amin and Charlotte play two new games like "Wicked Smaht," where they use their Good Will Hunting math skills to determine NBA Playoff seeding. Will the Knicks be able to reach the 2nd seed with all of their injuries? Can Jimmy Butler make the Heat playoff contenders this year? In the next game "Odd Couples,” Amin and Charlotte pick between Celtics icons like Jason Tatum, Big Baby Davis, and Jrue Holiday, and Boston icons Ben Affleck,...
Published 04/11/24
Ladies and gentleman, we welcome you to the first annual ODDBALL PARTICIPATION AWARDS! Amin and Charlotte give out the prestigious Oddball awards to those NBA teams who are officially out of the playoffs. The Rockets, Nets, Jazz, Grizzlies, Raptors, Trailblazers, Hornets, Spurs, Wizards, and the Pistons were all honored. Amin and Charlotte discuss something good, bad and something to look forward to for each team. We're not saying any names, but one team (The Pistons) has nothing to look...
Published 04/10/24
A woman is the face of basketball, and her name is Caitlin Clark. Despite that, Amin and Charlotte congratulate South Carolina and head coach Dawn Staley for their victory and dissect what made their team so special. Amin and Charlotte think the Mavs are looking like title contenders, flipping the rest of the West on their heads. The Bucks lost again, but at least it was to the Knicks. The Suns are fighting for a better seed in their doubleheader with the Clippers. Dawn Staley and the South...
Published 04/09/24
Amin kicks off the show recapping his time at the 76ers vs Heat game last night, and tells Charlotte whether or not he's confident the "Playoffs Heat" will show up in time for, you know, the playoffs. They also dissect the Rockets' curious decision to jab at the Warriors using a quote from the move The Warriors (spoiler: Charlotte hasn't seen it). Amin and Charlotte close out the show previewing the Women's NCAA Final Four matches between Caitlin Clark and Iowa and Paige Bueckers and UConn,...
Published 04/05/24
Amin and Charlotte kick off the show discussing Julius Randle's season-ending surgery and how that impacts the NBA Eastern Conference playoff race. Then, Charlotte reveals her recent breakthrough: she's actually excited for the Boston Celtics to be the overall #1 seed... only for Amin to immediately explain why she shouldn't be. Amin and Charlotte acknowledge Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups being indicted into the NBA Hall of Fame before hearing from the Milwaukee Bucks equipment manager...
Published 04/04/24
The PLAYOFF HAVE STARTED! The PLAYOFFS HAVE STARTED! (Not really, Amin is just feeling it today). Amin and Charlotte discuss Embiid's return against OKC 2 months after a knee injury. Plus, Amin reveals what it was like to see Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau glitch out during post-game press conference. hey also recap how the Nuggets defeated the Spurs in a close game despite Wemby's near quadruple-double, how the Warriors are proving yet again why they are contenders after beating the Mavs, and...
Published 04/03/24
Charlotte thinks tickling Victor Wembanyana might be the best way to stop him, and she might not be wrong. Is Wemby bringing in a new era of basketball, or can nobody repeat what he's doing because he's 7+ feet? Luca Doncic could be the new face of petty in the NBA. Joel Embiid should take his time returning to the league, but not if he's going to play in the Olympics, how soon is too soon? Amin and Charlotte decide If(when) the Warriors make the playoffs, will they even be a threat to...
Published 04/02/24
Charlotte's anxiety about the Celtics following back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks is at DEFCON 1, folks! Should the Celtics fear a possible first round of the playoffs against the Hawks as much as facing the Miami Heat again? Plus, are the Timberwolves for sale or what?! Make up your mind already, Glen Taylor! Amin and Charlotte look at the latest statements and drama over Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's now failed attempt to become the majority owners in Minnesota. Do you really think...
Published 03/29/24