Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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Celtics Send Cavs To Uncertain Future, Luka Playing Smarter & Joker Is Inevitable May 16, 2024

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Ashley is joined by Brad Botkin & we start with asking if we've learned anything about the Celtics. Next the Cavs have a tumultuous off-season ahead which we look at. After that it's a discussion of how the Mavs have adjusted to go up 3-2 on the Thunder, and predictions for Nuggets/Wolves Game 6 tonight.

(0:00) Intro

(0:37) Celtics...Did We Learn Anything?

(8:55) Cavs Uncertain Future

(17:00) Mavs/OKC

(23:30) Nuggets/Wolves Game 6 Tonight

Joker Reminds Us Who He Is, Brunson Strikes Back, & Bronny James At The Combine May 15, 2024

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Bill & John dive deep into Nikola Jokic reminding everyone who he is and why he's the MVP. Then its a look at what this season could mean for Joker's legacy and where he ranks All-Time. Next, John reveals some frustration with the discourse surrounding Rudy Gobert. Then, we look at the Knicks/Pacers series and marvel at how Jalen Brunson has dominated. Following that, it's a discussion on Bronny James and the combine (where Bill is live) and then we finish with previews of the two Game 5s tonight: Thunder/Mavs & Celtics/Cavs.

(0:00) Intro

(2:45) Nuggets/Wolves Game 5

(5:00) Joker All-Time

(8:30) Gobert Discourse

(15:00) What Happened in Games 1 & 2

(17:30) Knicks/Pacers Game 5

(24:00) Where Is Haliburton?

(26:00) Why Does Thibs Keep Playing Guys In Blowouts?

(30:00) Bronny James & The Combine

(37:10) Bronny Won't Sell Out G-League Games

(38:05) Thunder/Mavs Game 5

(41:25) Celtics/Cavs Game 5

The Mavs Need More From Luka, The Knicks Are Out Of Gas & The Bronny Dilemma May 14, 2024

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Ash, Bill, & John return to CBSSN to talk all things NBA Playoffs & NBA Combine. We start with a loom at the Mavs choking away Game 4 against OKC...is this another indictment on Luka? Kyrie? Next, its a look at the Celtics Game 4 win against the 'Zombie Cavs'...Joe Mazzulla thinks its a good thing the Celtics are being tested late...we don't. We follow that with a discussion of Bronny James at the NBA Combine and where he should be drafted. Then, we finish with a look at the 2 series that have a Game 5 tonight...Knicks/Pacers & Nuggets/Wolves.

(0:00) Intro

(2:38) OKC/Mavs

(13:50) Celtics/Cavs

(21:00) LeBron at Cavs Game

(25:53) Bronny at the Combinbe

(33:45) Knicks/Pacers

(39:46) Wolves/Nuggets

The Champs Fight Back, This Is On Thibs & The Hawks Got Lucky, Now What? May 13, 2024

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John, Ash, & Bill dive into the Pacers big win over the Knicks in Game 4. Have the Knicks run out of gas? How much should we blame Thibs? Next it's a look at Nuggets/Wolves and if we were premature in doubting the Champs. We follow with a conversation about the Celtics/Cavs & Mavs/OKC, and finish asking the question...OK Hawks, you won the lottery, now what?

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Pacers/Knicks

(13:30) Nuggets/Wolves

(22:15) Mavs/OKC

(27:36) Celtics/Cavs

(32:15) Hawks Win Lotto...Now What?

Luka And The Mavs Fight Back, What Is Wrong With Jayson Tatum And The Celtics & Do The Suns Know What They're Doing?? May 10, 2024

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John is joined by Colin Ward-Henniger of CBS Sports to look at the Mavs evening their series with OKC, the Celtics disaster of a performance in Game 2 at home against the Cavs, the mess in Phoenix, Jay Wright's appearance yesterday on BTA, & previews of tonight's two Game 3s.

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) Mavs/OKC

(1:55) Luka's Comeback Game

(6:30) Josh Giddey's Fit

(10:30) Thunder's Bright Future

(12:07) Celtics/Cavs

(14:30) Allen/Mobley Fit

(16:15) What Is Wrong With The Celtics & Jayson Tatum?

(21:30) Blaming Frank Vogel

(28:30) Jay Wright's Interview Reaction

(33:20) Knicks/Pacers Game 3

(40:25) Wolves/Nuggets Game 3

Jay Wright reacts to Nova Knicks success, shares Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte Divincenzo stories May 09, 2024

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Beyond the Arc is joined by SPECIAL GUEST & college coach of the Nova Knicks, CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst, Jay Wright. Jay talks all things Nova Knicks and gives insight into the three teammates taking over the playoffs.

(0:00) Intro

(:40) How fun is this for you to watch your guys?

(1:45) This is the first thing I've done, because I didn't want to get involved

(3:09) Jalen Brunson

(3:30) When did you know Jalen could do this?

(4:00) I didn't know Jalen could do this, but I always thought he could be the leader of a championship team

(4:30) Jalen carried his team in High School

(5:10) Jalen struggled his freshman year

(5:40) I should've known about Jalen. He went to the Knicks because he chose to be "The Guy"

(6:20) Jalen drove me more than I drove myself

(7:20) Jalen and Team USA

(9:00) Josh Hart

(9:40) Josh has always been the same shooter, but he hits all the big ones

(10:30) Josh and Donte just want to win

(12:40) What Josh's personality is like

(14:05) Josh is a great friend and wild dude

(15:30) What it means for Nova vs. Big 5 schools

(17:00) Other schools think they are tougher than Nova...and they might be right, unless you show prove it

(18:00) Donte is a "Philly guy" even though he's not from Philly

(18:20) Donte's confidence...he was recruited in High School to play soccer, not hoops

(19:30) Donte is used to having the team on his shoulders, like Jalen

(20:00) Most likely to answer when Coach calls: Jalen, Josh last

(20:40) Who got yelled at the most: Josh

(20:50) Most likely to be a coach: Jalen

(22:15) Worst diet: Josh (with funny story re: Mike n Ikes)

(23:20) Best dressed: Josh

The Nova Knicks Are Dominating Late: Are The Pacers Playing 8-5? May 09, 2024

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Ash, John, & Chris Walker are back on CBSSN for a spicy Beyond the Arc! We start with a look at the Knicks/Pacers Game 2 and what we have learned about the Nova Knicks and Jalen Brunson's leadership. What is the concern level with OG's injury? Next, it's a deep dive into Rick Carlisle postgame comments about the 'small market" Pacers getting the short end from the refs. Then, we get into what it means for Joker's legacy winning a 3rd MVP in 4 years and Ashley suggests a new MVP calendar. Following that, we play a game deciding who would fair better, NBA players in the NFL or NFL players in the NBA & look ahead to tonight's Game 2s in Boston and OKC.

(0:00) Intro

(0:49) Knicks/Pacers Game 2

(3:20) OG Concern

(6:19) Nova Knicks

(11:15) Rick Carlisle vs. The Refs

(15:20) Ash Thinks The Pacers Are Embarrassing Themselves

(19:30) Where Is Tyrese Haliburton?

(23:15) Joker Wins MVP

(33:15) NBA Players vs. NFL Players

(39:45) Celtics/Cavs Game 2 Preview

(41:36) Thunder/Mavs Game 2 Preview

Thunder May Not Be Too Young After All...Luka & Tatum Struggle & The Nuggets Losing Composure May 08, 2024

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Ash, John, & our Coach, Avery Johnson return to CBSSN! We start with a look at OKC's dominating win over the Mavs in Game 1. Luka couldn't get going and SGA & JW controlled the game. Can Luka and Kyrie get any help? Maybe the Thunder aren't too young. Next, its on to the Celtic's Game 1 blow out of the Cavs. Jayson Tatum didn't shoot well, but the Celtics have too much firepower & no one is there backing up Spida Mitchell. Then, its a discussion of Jamal Murray's slap on the wrist fine for his "antics" in Game 2 & a question of why the *presumptive* MVP can't do anything about it. We suggest that maybe the MVP award should be given out earlier. Rudy Gobert wins DPOY, but it seems like the award is Wemby's to lose from now on. We finish the show with a guess as to the reception Reggie Miller will receive back at MSG tonight for Knicks/Pacers Game 2.

(0:00) Intro

(2:27) Mavs/Thunder

(3:40) Thunder Not too Young

(7:20) Thunder Future

(9:00) Thunder Patience Got Them Here

(11:00) What Can Mavs Do To Change The Series

(14:30) Celtics/Cavs

(17:40) How Avery Would Guard Spida Mitchell

(19:45) Tatum's Struggles & He's Not That Guy

(28:00) Murray's Disappointing Fine

(30:45) Nuggets Mentally Defeated

(33:45) Bad Look For The NBA To Announce MVP This Late

(36:15) Gobert Wins MVP, But This Is Wemby's Award Now

(40:10) Reggie Miller's Return To MSG

Wolves Suffocate The Champs, Refs *Probably* Cost The Pacers Game 1, & Jimmy vs. The Godfather May 07, 2024

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Bill, John, & Ash return to CBSSN to dissect all things Wolves/Nuggets Game 2. Are the Champs cooked? Does Joker have enough fire as a leader? How shocking is this series & Bill has an intersting parallel to this year's Wolves team. Next, it's a look back at Knicks/Pacers Game 1 and the role the refs had in the outcome. Then, Pat Riley had some interesting comments about Jimmy butler, we celebrate Wemby's obvious ROTY win & finish with a look at the the Thunder/Mavs series & Celtics/Cavs series, which both start tonight.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Nuggets Quit Against Wolves

(7:15) How Shocking Is This From The Wolves?

(11:38) Knicks/Pacers Game 1

(14:00) The Officiating Mess

(18:50) Brunson vs. Haliburton

(22:00) Jimmy Butler vs. The Godfather, Pat Riley

(31:30) Wemby Wins ROTY

(36:40) Thunder/Mavs Preview

(40:20) Celtics/Cavs Preview

The Arrival Of Ant: Round 2 Of The NBA Playoffs Start & The Changing Of The Guard Might Be Official May 06, 2024

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Ash, John, & Bill look back at Ant Man's DOMINATING game 1 performance and discuss what that might mean in the bigger picture of what his career looks like. Is he *already* a superstar? Best 2-Way player in the NBA? Then it's on to Cavs/Magic Game 7...not exactly a thing of beauty, but the Cavs advance. The Cavs HAD to advance, but does getting to Round 2 vs. the Celtics change Spida's thinking at all? What does the Clippers offseason look like? PG, Harden, & Russ are all UFA's. Then, we finish with a preview of tonight's games: Game 1 of NYK/IND & Game 2 of MIN/DEN.

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) Nuggets/Wolves Game 1

(11:00) Ant The New face Of The NBA?

(13:30) Cavs/Magic Game 7

(18:45) Clippers Offseason

(27:10) Knicks/Pacers Preview