#373: Bad matchups break us | Pistons-Magic, Jokic, All-1st round
We discuss how certain matchup warp playoff narratives, the madness that is the Pistons-Magic series, Jokic’s struggles against Minnesota an...
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20 of 371 episodes#372: LeBron’s comeback! Celtics War & Playoff surprises
Jordan Dyer joins to discuss the wild Lakers Rockets series, LeBron James and Marcus Smart’s play, the Celtics battle with Paul George, Dyla...
#371: Panic time!? Early playoff takeaways
Who is in trouble? Does anyone look better than expected? We discuss big takeaways from the first few days of the NBA playoffs, including th...
#370: 2026 Playoff preview
Apologies for some audio issues today! We preview the title favorites, matchup dynamics, possible dark horses, how the playoffs COULD be dif...
#369: 2026 Thinkies (Defensive Awards)
Who were the best defenders in 2026? We crown our champions in 6 categories, plus a new BONUS award at the end of the show. Which player app...
#368: What elite coaching looks like + Jaylen Brown's impact
We discuss the best coaches of 2026, the Coach of the Year race, and react to our Jaylen Brown deep dive against the Thunder. Plus, Cody's d...
#367: Inner Circle contenders, “Clutch” in MVP, Film rivalries
A new inner circle team? Is another fading? We discuss what “clutch” performances should mean in the MVP race, Ajay Mitchell's value to the...
#366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Cli...
#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-gam...
#364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players...
#363: 1-way vs. 2-way Heliocentrism + Spurs-Pistons fallout
We discuss the extremes of Luka Doncic and massive production vs. value, weird fit and building around negative defenders vs. 2-way players....
#362: The East race post deadline; 1-on-1 Tourney?
The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the C...
#361: 2026 Sub All-Stars!
Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren'...
#360: The value of great plays, the Hornets are good? & Best offensive players Part 3
How valuable are great plays (versus the Little Things)? Plus, the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of o...
#359: Who pairs WITH ball-dominant stars & Pistons energy!
We start with the Pistons, and possible spacing issues with multiple non-shooters for them and Houston. Then, we continue our top offensive...
#358: What is LaMelo? & Top On-Ball players
We discuss the complicated, adventurous, talented LaMelo Ball and his play this season. Then we discuss the best on-ball offensive players t...
#357: Ethical rankings, Dangerous matchups & Best players in the East
We discuss some dangerous teams and dangerous matchups for the top title contenders, along with “ethical” players right now and the best pla...
#356: Paolo's complexity & Injuries vs. the 65-game limit
We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Be...
#355: Best guard trios, Spurs-Thunder & SG archetypes
We discuss the best guard trios of all-time and the implications of the Spurs sweep over the Thunder in the last month. But first, Jaylen Br...
#354: Reed's Rockets vs. Denver & Officiating Saga
We dive into the 3-game series between the Rockets and Nuggets, Reed Sheppard's X-Factor role, and the Jokic-Sengun matchup. First, a brief...
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