Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to talk a big matchup between the Cavs & Pistons in Detroit including why the Pistons are extra motivated for the playoff push this season. Plus, we react to Kevin Durant’s comments on the future of Team USA basketball and how they compare to the rest of the world heading into the 2028 Olympics. Finally, we discuss why Nikola Jokic has not looked right of late before highlighting a promotion in Atlanta.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Cavs getting a big home win over the Knicks including a breakdown of what this game says about each team. Plus, the Spurs make a statement in Detroit in a fashion that raises questions about the Pistons’ ability to make a deep playoff run, in part due to San Antonio having two elite defenders. The guys then tackle the injured Thunder continuing to get the job done and how that could potentially impact the future of the franchise. Finally, the guys settle if Jaylen Brown is underrated or properly rated.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder getting a shorthanded win against the Cavs including if Cleveland will be able to figure out their rotations in time to make a deep playoff run. Next, we talk about more inexplicable losses from the Wolves before diving into a tough loss for the Lakers against Boston on Pat Riley’s day in LA. Finally, we discuss if the young Pistons will be ready to win the East this season or will a potentially healthy Boston be ready soon.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 2nd MVP Straw Poll of the season including some possible paths to first time winners, the brilliance of SGA and if Jokic can get enough games in. Plus, we break down some possible tanking solutions.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what teams in the NBA have a 5% chance to win the NBA Finals this season. Then, the guys tackle some of the tight battles for the NBA end of season awards before talking about the three things they are most excited for down the stretch of the season.
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