The Athletic NBA Daily

Last week, after Game 1, we felt like Boston had the coaching advantage so far, still feel that way?

Udoka’s style/tone/vibe

Boston defensive strategy

Robert Williams

Boston continues to drop on Steph

Is Steph running out of gas in the 4th?

Hard miles

Boston offense

Attack the rack

Warriors adjustments

Play Kevon Looney!

Warriors needed more bigs all year

What’s up with Draymond?

Predictions

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson talk to three-time NBA champion turned Warriors executive Shaun Livingston about the Golden State getting back to the mountain top, being in the Finals with a suit on instead of a jersey, the difficult decision to retire and what facing the Celtics represents.

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Jared Weiss and Anthony Slater preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the NBA Finals, Draymond's antics, coaching vacancies and who could fill Charlotte and Utah, Darvin Ham and his approach with Westbrook, and much more.

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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, James Edwards III and Jared Weiss.

Rundown: 

— Dubs tie it up

— Draymond preferential treatment

— Steph Defense

— Third Q collapse

— Quin Snyder leaves Jazz

— Nuggets championship or bust 

— Suns / Deandre Ayton

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Dave DuFour and Keith Parish recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin to discuss the Blazers and the unbelievable amount of newsworthy items from the sale of the team, to trades, to the NBA draft and even them hiring an ESPN employee. 

In part 2 Jay King joins the show to discuss the Celtics big win in game 1 of the Finals + he finally gets his rematch in Andrew vs. the Beat

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In this edition of Nerder, She Wrote. Dave, Seth and Mo break down Game 1 of the Finals.

The Nerdown:

Pump the brakes .This is a close series.

Coaching advantage for Boston '

Success and failure, for both teams!

Boston needed to step up on Steph

Boston doesn’t care about Draymond

Third Quarter Warriors

Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum playmaking

Horford and White / hot shooting

Adjustments for Game 2

Warriors need to play/coach better

Play bigger / more Tatum post touches

Curry work off ball

Warriors attack basket

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler recap Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Warriors get stunned, Celtics up one.

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In this week's Point of Contention. Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent, Basketball News' Nekias Duncan drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the 2022 NBA Finals. Also, that Jimmy Butler shot.

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss 5 questions heading into the NBA Finals 

1. Key matchup

2. Which role player needs to step up for Boston to win? Same with GSW?

3. Stat to watch

4. Which defense is more dominant (with health being considered too)?

5. LEGACY: Yeah, we're doing it. If Steph/Klay/Draymond win it, what does that mean? Ditto for the Tatum/Brown/Smart trio that would put Boston ahead of the Lakers with an 18th trophy.

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The Basketball Buds discuss Jimmy Butler's late game 3, Game 7 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors, and Darvin Ham being named coach of the Lakers.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a bruising game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. In spite of the best efforts of Jimmy Butler, the Celtics pick up the win and clinch the series 4 games to 3. Jayson Tatum was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Heats win against the Celtics in game 6 and preview game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined in part 1 by Matt Babcock of BasketballNews.com to discuss the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft

In part 2 they boys are joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast to discuss the Warriors Finals birth, the legacy of this team and then they play a rousing game of Andrew vs. The Beat!

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: The Wig tames The Luka

Take 2: Are the Heat done?

Take 3: Changing the All NBA Voting?

Take 4: Kyrie Irving is somehow in the news

Take 5: How the West will be won

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Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap the Warriors series clinching victory in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

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Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil.

Rundown:

What is up with the blowouts?

Boston/Miami:

Rock fighting

Robert Williams dominance

Miami's lack of offense

Why can't Boston dribble?

Mavs/Warriors:

Mavericks have had bad luck?

Warriors defensive execution

Shooting variance

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Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory break down the Celtics big game 5 win in Miami to lead the series 3-2

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David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson bring on Josh Robbins to discuss the Orlando Magic getting the first pick in the draft, who they should take, if they should trade the pick, and more. 

Then in part 2 the guys discuss the Wizards and how they can reshape their roster around Bradley Beal. 

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Tuesday, May 24th. The guys talk about the Mavericks staying alive with a Game 4 win in Dallas to force a Game 5 in San Francisco on Thursday night and they talk about the All-NBA Teams.

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Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the conference finals, the Lakers coaching search, and the Timberwolves getting Tim Connelly.

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics crush the Miami Heat 102-82 to even the series at 2-2.

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards and Mo Dakhil.

The fellas go through the weekend that was in the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics / Heat and then Warriors / Mavs.

And then, Sean Patrick Small from HBO's 'Winning Time' drops in to talk about playing Larry Bird.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA Playoffs Conference Finals. The Miami Heat take a two games to one lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to 31 points from Bam Adebayo. The Warriors win a pair over the weekend to take control of their series with the Mavericks three games to none.

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Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil.

Rundown:

Are bigs dead again?

Boston/Miami:

Can Jimmy Butler get some help?

Where is Bam?

Duncan Robinson series?

Marcus Smart two way game changer.

Mavs/Warriors:

Mavericks gone cold?

Luka struggles

Should Dallas challenge Steph to beat them?

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the Celtics dominant victory over the Heat in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: The Wig tames The Luka

Take 2: The Jeckyl and Hyde Celtics

Take 3: PING PONG

Take 4: WTF Chris Paul?

Take 5: KD stay off the Weeeeeed!

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Warriors 112-87 victory over the Mavericks in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the NBA Draft lottery results and have a guest from each of the top 5 teams

1. Magic - Josh Robbins

2. Thunder - Tyler Parker

3. Rockets - Kelly Iko

4. Kings - Jillian Adge

5. Pistons - James Edwards

Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to talk more holistically about the draft and the prospects that have the highest ceiling. 

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Maverick's reporter Tim Cato drops in to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Western Conference Finals.

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. After falling behind early, the Miami Heat storm back after halftime with a +25 point third quarter to take game one against the Boston Celtics in their best of seven series. Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater preview the Conference Finals, deep dive on the Warriors tactics with Luka, and empty the NBA notebook including the Lakers coaching search and more.

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The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.

What is happening? Suns vs Mavs

What happened to Chris Paul?

Celtics vs Bucks

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an elimination filled weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks stun the Suns in a blowout game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Golden State Warriors finished off the Memphis Grizzlies 4 games to 2. The Boston Celtics pick up back to back elimination game victories to end the Milwaukee Bucks' quest for a second consecutive championship.

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In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.

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In this week's Nerder, She Wrote The Ringer's Kyle Mann joins Dave and Mo to talk culture.

Rundown

Miami’s ability to find a guy

Good culture on display in playoffs

Built not bought

Brooklyn issues

Lakers rant from Mo

Sixers post mortem

Embiid speaking his mind about the team

What now with Harden?

Is there room in the league for Matissse Thybulle?

What went right?

Suns/Mavs G7

Suns turnovers

Chris Paul struggles

Jason Kidd’s coaching

Ayton too soft?

Luka in game 7

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In this week's Point of Contention.. Jay King and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.

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Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Thursday, May 12th. The guys talk about Jimmy Butler leading the Heat to a Game 6 win to eliminate the 76ers and the Mavericks win Game 6 to force a Game 7 vs the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday.

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Law Murray and Dave DuFour recap Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks take a 3 games to 2 lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to late game defensive heroics from Jrue Holiday. The Memphis Grizzlies stay alive with a 134-95 drubbing of the Golden State Warriors to force a Game 6.

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge is joined by Law Murray and Sam Vecenie to talk about the playoffs thus far, injuries, why DA voted for Jokic for MVP and a preview of the NBA Draft with the guru Vecenie.

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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Dave DuFour and Keith Parish to do a second round player draft where each person chooses a starting 5 to win 1 game. Then the guys compete in a round of Keith vs. the Beat where Dave and Keith face off in a game of trivia on the Playoffs so far.

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In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Tuesday, May 10th. They talk about the Heat dominating the 76ers & the Suns crush the Mavericks

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are all in person at the Chase Center for Grizzlies/Warriors Game 4, they discuss the Warriors stealing a win, Klay's health, are the Grizzlies done? In part 2 the guys discuss Jokic winning the MVP and the storylines that surround the award.

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the games from Monday, May 9th including the Celtics victory over the Bucks and the Warriors win against the Grizzlies.

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The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.

Rundown: 

— Warriors-Grizzlies. Jordan injuring Ja. 

— Bucks-Celtics. The foul. 

— Sixers-Heat. What does Miami do with Embiid? 

— Mavs-Suns. Ruh roh Suns 

— Jokic won MVP 

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks hold court at home to even their series with the Phoenix Suns 2-2. The Warriors and Bucks both handle business at home to take 2 games to 1 leads in their respective series. Joel Embiid returns and resurrects the Sixers playoff hopes by leading Philadelphia to back to back wins.

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