The Athletic NBA Daily

The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Tray Edwards. The Lakers are just about finished, what happens next? Also, the Pelicans success behind CJ McCollum has New Orleans looking bright in the playoffs perhaps vs the Spurs. Timberwolves vs Clippers playin? Looking forward in the West, how big a concern is Ja Morant's knee issue? The terrible Jazz. The very surprising Mavs. In the East, are the Nets as good as we think they are? Much more.

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, how much finishing strong matters for the playoffs, Harden flipping the narrative, and then they bring on Trevor Lane to discuss the disastrous season from the Lakers

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JE Skeets and Leigh Ellis face off against Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow in the first ever April Fools Trivia Battle. Hosted by Dave DuFour. Also why Dave loves Jose Alvarado.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 31st. The guys break down the Bucks beating the Nets in OT, DeRozan drops 50 in the Bulls OT win vs the Clippers & the Pistons stun the 76ers.

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

Take 1: The Defending NBA Champions Milwaukee Bucks. In case you forgot.

Take 2: Paul George Back! Clippers dangerous playoff team?

Take 3: The Case for Cade

Take 4: Rehab Time Lord, Celtics done?

Take 5: MVP Straw Poll Rocks Vegas

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Wednesday, March 30th including the Heats win in Boston, the Suns beating the Warriors in San Fran, and then bouncing around the rest of the league. 

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Friend of the show Wos Lambre returns to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Oscars debacle, Chris Rock and Will Smith, and the slap heard around the World. Also, Paul George returns to the Clippers after missing 43 games. Will it change their playoff chances? The Grizzlies vs the Hawks, two young teams with a highly talented PG, two different results on the floor. Finally Chris Paul and his quest for an NBA title.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 29th. The guys break down the Bucks beating the 76ers by 2, the Nets beat the Pistons, the Mavericks dominate the Lakers & PG returns in the Clippers comeback win vs Utah

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the potential playoff matchups in the NBA including the ramifications for a Mavs/Jazz series, who best matches up with the Suns, how the East shakes out, and more.

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Nikola Jokić records his 19th triple double of the season to lead the Nuggets over the Hornets. The Raptors beat a shorthanded Celtics team in OT thanks to 40 points from Pascal Siakam.

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Rundown: 

— Devin Booker MVP?

— Grizzles winning without Ja hurt his MVP standing?

— Heat culture broken?

— Warriors in trouble?

— Kyrie says he’s not leaving KD

— LeBron Razzie award for worst actor

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap some of the big games from the weekend and update the playoff races.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, the "Weirdo Games" of this time of year, the Jazz contender status in a new edition of Dunk or Junk, and then Katie Heindl joins to discuss the Raptors.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 24th. The guys break down the Suns clinching the #1 seed in a win vs Denver, the Raptors beat the Cavs & the Pelicans beat the struggling Bulls.

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In this week's Nerder, She Wrote the fellas, Dave, Seth and Mo talk about...

Willie Green and the great coaching of the Pelicans

Jaxon Hayes Tall Ball 4

Marcus Smart DPOY?

Boston favs to win the East? Crunch time offense? If not Boston, who? Bucks? Bucks have options.

Markers for playoff success.

Quality wins matter more right now to me because of the standings

More information from games now than usual this time of year

There is pressure to win

Playoff races are tight

No teams coasting

Suns still crushing

We believe in Phoenix, but not the Heat

Miami falling apart?

Philly hunted Herro

Nobody is scared of Jimmy Butler Heat culture arrogance

Memphis without Ja -- Good Momentum Jaren Jackson Jr.’s defense DPOY?? -- Do the Grizzlies have a shot?

Golden State’s chances post Steph injury How is Dallas winning?

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Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory discuss the night of NBA basketball from March 23rd 2022. The Grizzlies beat the Nets in a big game without Ja, the Warriors without their big names beat the Heat in Miami, and then we bounce around the league.

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In this week's 'Hoop's Adjacent' the Pelican, CJ McCollum comes full circle with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 22nd. The guys talk about the Nuggets beating the Clippers, Trae goes for 45 pts in a win vs the Knicks at MSG & the Magic upset the Warriors.

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Sam Amick and Fred Katz are joined by the Athletic's Eric Koreen to discuss the season the Raptors have had back in Toronto, the fascinating rookie of the year race, and then hot topics around the league.

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap an eventful night in the NBA. The Hornets take advantage of a huge Mason Plumlee game (yes, that Mason Plumlee) to hold off the Pelicans 106-103. LeBron James records a 38 point triple double in Cleveland to lift the Lakers over the Cavaliers. The Sixers beat the East-leading Heat without Joel Embiid AND James Harden. The Nets hammer the Jazz thanks to 37 from Kevin Durant. Christian Wood goes 8 of 9 from 3 en route to 39 points to lead the Rockets to a 23 point comeback win over the Wizards. The Mavericks gut out a rough shooting game from Luka Doncić to beat the Timberwolves 110-108.

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The Basketball Buds, Tray Edwards, Jay King, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III.

Rundown

-Karl Anthony Towns

-Scoring this week in the NBA

-LeBron passes Mailman

-Utah Jazz regular season animals

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend and update the playoff race. The Celtics top the Nuggets thanks to 30 a piece from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Raptors beat the Sixers as Philadelphia's offense fails down the stretch. 

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the week of NBA basketball, discuss what the stars of today did in the NCAA tournament, break down the Bulls contender status in a segment of Dunk or Junk, and then Keith Parish joins to discuss the Grizzlies.

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In this week's Nerder, She Wrote.

March Madness, Steph injury and why "Luck" helps every champion. Also Nikola Jokić and long ball passing. 'One Mo Thing' League pass and presentation + diversity of styles. Death of heliocentric offense? Philly vs Denver Deep Dive: Jokić vs Embiid battle and is Philly is hurting from the trade? Finally. why is scoring up?

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the NBA game from March 17th, Pistons vs. Magic

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In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Fred Katz debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: Kyrie’s 60 “Master Piece”

Take 2: Get this guy outta here! Wait!!

Take 3: Warriors, Draymond’s back with media Credentials!

Take 4: The Real March Madness!

Take 5: Popovich done in San Antone?

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Andrew Schlecht and Mo Dakhil break down the night of NBA basketball from March 16th including a big Mavs win off a Dinwiddie buzzers beater, the 76ers beating the Cavs, the Raptors edging out the Clippers, plus bouncing around the NBA on a big-time Wednesday night. 

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In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, Tray Edwards and TNT's Chris Haynes try to decipher the modern day NBA player and the life that goes with him. Happy Spring!

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Jared Weiss and Law Murray break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 15th. The guys break down Kyrie dropping 60 pts in a Nets win, the Heat beat the Pistons & the Suns keep rolling in a win s the Pelicans.

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Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Celtics beat writer for the Athletic, Jay King. They discuss the Garnett Night in Boston, the state of the Celtics, the East as a whole, and then the Lakers and LeBron's potential scoring title.

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Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. Nikola Jokić leads the Nuggets over Joel Embiid and the Sixers 114-110. Draymond Green's return sparks 47 points for Steph Curry in a Warriors win over the Wizards. Evan Mobley scores a career high 30 points to lead the Cavaliers to an overtime victory versus the Clippers. Karl Anthony Towns scores 60 as the Wolves down the Spurs 149-139. Giannis Antetokounmpo's 30 points lifts the Bucks over the Jazz in Utah.

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

Rundown: 

— KD goes off 

— What the hell was that, Sixers fans?

— What do we think is next for Pop after getting all time wins record?

— Play the game "Do You Believe?" with Raptors, Wolves, Mavs, and Bulls

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an action packed weekend. Kevin Durant hangs 53 on the Knicks to lead the Nets to a 110-107 victory. Luka Dončić finds Spencer Dinwiddie for the game winning three to lift the Mavericks over the Celtics 95-92. Klay Thompson scores 38 and Jordan Poole scores 30 as the Warriors dominate the Bucks. Alex Caruso returns for the Bulls as they defeat the Cavaliers 101-91.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the week of NBA Basketball, list 5 guys you might want to pay attention to Post ASB (but you won't), play Dunk or Junk with the Grizzlies Half Court Offense, and then the boys are joined by Jared Weiss of the Athletic to discuss the Celtics and play a fun game of Andrew vs. the Beat!

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New week, new Nerder, She Wrote.

Seth is back from Sloan and may have caught a Celtics fever. Mo and Dave assess the situation. Dave is back from Dallas and may have caught Mavs fever! Also, who the heck is the DPOY? Who's the MVP? The Wind is picking up. Get up in the Wagon.

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Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap two of the most anticipated games of the week. Kevin Durant led the Nets over Joel Embiid and the Sixers 129-100. Steph Curry scored 18 in the third quarter, on his way to 34 in the game, to lead the Warriors over Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets.

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In this week's Point of Contention James Edwards III and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper.

Take 1: Kyrie’s 50 “Master” Piece

Take 2: Luka the real Dark Horse MVP?

Take 3: Moon Dreams come true!

Take 4: Cade got it Made?

Take 5: BLAME WESTBRICK!

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Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler break down the night of NBA basketball from Wednesday, March 9th. Jalen Green leads the Rockets past the Lakers, DeRozan wakes up in the 4th, and much more!

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Heat announcer and 20-time Emmy Award winner, Jason Todd Jackson drops by to talk with Marcus and DA about Miami's 2022 campaign. Also his new gig as a play-by-play man, and the nuances of calling a game for a collection of unsung heroes. Plus a real behind the scenes listen of who the architects of Heat Culture really are and how they do it.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dahkil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, March 8th. The guys break down Kyrie Irving going for 50 pts in a Nets win, the Cavs beat the Pacers by 3 & the Warriors dominate the Clippers

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Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss (in person!) the coach of the year race, the jobs that Spoelstra, Jenkins, Donovan, and Monty Williams have done, and touch on the struggling Warriors,

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Jared Weiss and Mark Schindler break down the top NBA games and stories from Monday, March 7th. The guys break down the 76ers beating the Bulls, Joker with a triple-double in a win vs the Warriors & the Mavs beating the Jazz.

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

— Celtics are the hottest team in basketball

— Can the Mavs finally breakthrough in the playoffs?

— Early returns: James Harden and what Tyrese Maxey is doing

— KD being back save Brooklyn? 

— What’s worse? Falling to 3-seed in the West or getting top 2 seed in the East?

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the big moments from the weekend in the NBA.

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the past week of NBA basketball, predict who the next breakout players will be, talk NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie, and then Mike Vigil joins the boys to discuss the Suns and play a rousing game of Andrew vs. the Beat. 

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Nerder, She Wrote. With Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow on location from Sloan MIT Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, March 3rd. The guys talk about KD returning in a loss to the Heat, Trae drops 39 in the Hawks win over the Bulls, Celtics beat the Grizzlies & Luka leads the Mavs to a win over the Warriors.

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

Take 1: JA Makin Me Crazy!

Take 2: It’s Not Dark Yet, But It’s Getting There (Laker Land)

Take3: Worried Warriors?

Take 4: Celtics Reborn (Again)

Take 5: Wilt / Zero to 100 Real Quick!

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Andrew Schlecht and Jason Dumas discuss the night of NBA basketball on Wednesday March 2nd including a big comeback from the Bucks, James Harden's first game in Philly and then a trip around the association.

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