The 2 way race for MVP between Jokic and SGA | Is OKC proving they are the best in the West ? | Can the Wolves sneak into the playoffs ?
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.
The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge.
Plus we preview OKC vs Celtics. The chances of the Timberwolves to make the playoffs. And how the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler was a disaster for the Heat.
Plus a new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.
0:20 Intro
2:10 Dallas Mavericks personal issues
05:06 Nuggets vs Thunder rematch
06:32 The new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.
8:50 The Race for MVP between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
16:44 The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.
22:11 Potential Finals Preview Celtics vs Thunder
34:14 can the Minnesota Timberwolves sneak into the playoffs ?
39:46 The struggles of the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade
46:30 What should the Bontemps Pigeon be named ?
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Celtics BIG WIN over Lakers | Thunder dominate the WEST | Brunson + Lebron injury reaction
Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets.
The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury.
Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference including if the Bucks have a chance to take down the Celtics or Cavs. Plus, an update on the NBA Draft Lottery standings and what to watch for as the season progresses. Then, the guys tackle the struggles for Memphis of late and what that means for the team going forward.
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A Historic Disaster For Dallas + Playoffs For Blazers? Suns’ Struggles
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of Kyrie Irving’s injury in Dallas, why this season is one of the biggest disasters in NBA history for the Mavs, the Suns’ struggles including a major concern, if Portland can make the NBA Playoffs and if the Lakers can keep up this hot streak.
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Denver A Threat To Boston? Cavs Are For Real
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the big matchup between Nuggets & Celtics, why Denver is not as much of threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over the Celtics, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury on the Magic, Ant Edwards’ technical foul suspension and award ‘Cojones Factor Player of the Month’ for February.
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