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NBA Finals Game 3 Recap: Jaylen Balling, Luka Blaming Jun 13, 2024

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John, Ashley, & Chris Walker return to CBSSN to breakdown Game 3 of the NBA Finals. We start with a look at how dominant these Celtics really are. Next, we celebrate the pairing of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Then, we give Kyrie some flowers for his Game 3 performance and tell you how Luka is letting his team down with his selfishness. Following that is a look at the quirkiness of Joe Mazzulla and whatever is going on with the Lakers' coaching search. Finally, it's a game of "Buy or Sell".

(0:00) Intro

(1:09) Celtics Win Game 3

(6:20) The Combo of Jayson & Jaylen

(14:45) Luka's Rough Night

(21:27) Kyrie Comes Back and It's Not Enough

(27:40) The Quirkiness of Joe Mazzulla

(36:35) JJ Redick Back In Pole Position for Lakers

(42:20) Final Thoughts

Injuries Impacting the NBA Finals, Where The NBA Should Expand, & Game 3 Predictions Jun 12, 2024

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Bill & John are back and start the show remembering Jerry West. Next, it's a look at how the injuries to Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic will impact the rest of the NBA Finals. Then, We talk Mavs adjustments and the WILD recall of Joe Mazzulla. We follow that with a chat about the best cities for NBA expansion and finish with predictions for Game 3.

(0:00) Intro

(0:30) Remembering Jerry West

(5:30) Porzingis Injury

(11:30) Luka Injury

(13:30) Mavs Adjustments

(18:50) Mazzulla Different Dude

(25:15) Where Should NBA Expand

(29:45) NBA Expansion Cities, Ranked

(34;30) Game 3 Predictions

How Mavs Come Back, Luka's Legacy, & Next Moves For the Lakers Jun 11, 2024

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Ashley & Bill try to figure out how the Mavs can get back into the NBA Finals. Then, It's a discussion of whether a Finals loss hurts Luka Doncic's legacy. Finally, a look at where the Lakers coaching search can go from here.

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) How Do Mavs Get Back in NBA Finals

(4:45) Luka Is Too Easy to Guard

(7:15) Where Is Kyrie?

(12:35) Luka's Legacy Hit

(17:15) Does Luka Start Looking Around?

(22:45) Now What For the Lakers?

Dan Hurley Turns Down Lakers & Celtics Cruise to Game 2 Victory Jun 10, 2024

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Ashley, John, & Bill weigh in on the breaking news of Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers and staying at UCONN. How down bad are the Lakers? Then, It's a look at where the Lakers turn next. Next its a look back at Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Is the series over? Can you win with Luka? Will Kyrie ever show up? Is Jrue the Finals MVP so far? Is Jayson Tatum the Celtics best player?

(0:00) Intro

(0:20) Dan Hurley Tells the Lakers No

(4:25) What Does This Say About the Lakers?

BREAK 10:10

(10:30) What's Next for the Lakers?

(11:15) Should JJ Redick Want the Job?

BREAK 20:46

(21:00) Celtics Handle Mavs in Game 2

(23:15) Where is Kyrie?

(29:15) Is Jayson Tatum the Celtics Best Player?

(38:35) Jrue Holiday is Current Finals MVP

NBA Finals Game 1 Recap & Adam Silver State Of the Union Jun 07, 2024

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Ashley, Bill, & John return to CBSSN to recap all things NBA Finals Game 1, Adam Silver's press conference, giving Doris Burke her flowers & a Game 2 preview.

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) Celtics Destroy Mavs in Game 1

(5:15) The Mavs Math Problem

(8:45) Tatum was Bad, But Maybe It Doesn't Matter

(10:00) Mavs Confusion

BREAK 15:30

(15:41) Kristaps Porzingis Returns!!

(22:45) Jason Kidd Adjustments

(23:40) The Luka Problem

BREAK 28:15

(28:45) Adam Silver Talks Expansion

(36:30) The *Possible* Death of Inside the NBA

(40:10) Doris Burke Making History

(42:15) Game 2 Predictions

The Finals Are Here!!! Game 1 Preview & A Lakers Surprise Jun 06, 2024

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John, Ashley, & Bill return to CBSSN to preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Will Jayson Tatum finally break through? Can Luka & Kyrie continue their magical run? What do we expect in Game 1 tonight? What do we make of the Dan Hurley to the Lakers rumors?

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Media Day was Low Energy

(3:05) Pressure on Both Teams

(4:15) Are the Mavs Cinderella?

(5:00) How Anticipated is this Finals?

(7:30) Who Guards Luka? Who Will Luka Guard?

(11:30) Which Duo Would You Want for the Series?

(16:00) Luka vs. Tatum, Bigger Legacy Impact?

(21:35) Who Do You Trust More In the Clutch?

(26:15) Which Fanbase Wants This More?

(30:00) Dan Hurley For the Lakers?

(37:47) NBA Finals Predictions

Top 10 Burning Questions for the NBA Finals Jun 04, 2024

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Ashley & John return to answer the 10 biggest burning questions ahead of the 2024 NBA Finals.

(0:00) Intro

(5:27) #10 How healthy is Kristaps Porzingis?

(10:57) #9 How does Kyrie respond to playing in The Garden?

(16:49) #8 Do You Trust Joe Mazzulla

(22:14) #7 Is Dereck Lively II Ready?

(26:49) #6 Whose team are the Celtics? Does it Matter?

(30:13) #5 Is Luka the Best Player In the World?

(34:45) #4 Is It Now or Never for Celtics

(39:15) #3 Are Kyrie & Luka the Most Talented Offensive Backcourt Ever?

(42:48) #2 What Has to Happen For the Celtics to Win?

(46:38) #1 What Has to Happen For the Mavs to Win?

New 2024 NBA Mock Lottery Draft | Hawks Surprise At #1, Alex Sarr Falls, & Where Does Bronny End Up? Jun 03, 2024

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We return to CBSSN for this Monday show and are joined by Adam Finkelstein & Kyle Boone for our Mock Lottery! We break down the entire lottery and even have a trade! Then, we finish with a roundtable discussion about where Bronny James ends up!

(0:00) Intro

(1:06) Hawks select Zaccharie Risscher

(4:45) Blazers Move Up & select Donovan Clingan

(9:12) Rockets select Alex Sarr

(12:44) Spurs select Stephon Castle

(14:58) Pistons select Matas Buzelis

(17:30) Hornets select Ron Holland

(20:50) Wizards select Reed Sheppard

(23:40) Spurs select Tidjane Salaun

(24:45) Grizzlies select Dalton Knect

(27:25) Jazz select Nikola topic

(30:00) Bulls select Devin Carter

(31:50) Thunder select Cody Williams

(32:50) Kings select Rob Dillingham

(34:05) Wizards select Zach Edey

(36:35) Bronny James Roundtable

Luka Writing History, NBA Finals Preview & Rest vs. Rust May 31, 2024

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John and Bill start with a reaction to the Mavs demolition of the Wolves. What does this mean for Luka's legacy? What now for the Wolves? Then, its a Finals preview a look at Rest vs. Rust & we finish with a chat about "Inside the NBA' and what the last season will look like.

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) Mavs Embarrass Wolves

(7:00) Luka's Place in History

(9:15) What Now for Wolves?

(19:35) NBA Finals Preview

(32:35) Rest vs. Rust

(40:15) "Inside the NBA" Future

Wolves Path to Win In 7, Siakam's Future with Pacers, & Playoffs MVP May 30, 2024

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Ash & Bill return to get you ready for Game 5...what is the Wolves path to win in 7? Then, it's Bill's list of All-Time Clutch Duos. After that, we examine the future of Pascal Siakam and the Pacers. Then, we finish with the MVP of the Playoffs and a Game 5 prediction.

(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Mavs/Wolves Game 5

(4:05) Recipe For Wolves to Win Series

(8:15) Save Lively II For Game 6

(11:30) All-Time Clutch Duos

(19:50) Pascal & the Pacers

(33:40) MVP of the Playoffs So Far

(41:00) Game 5 Prediction