Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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Decisions, Decisions: 76ers & Bucks Get Sent Home Early, What To Do Now? May 03, 2024

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John & Bill look back at one of the great series All-Time after the Knicks Game 6 win over the 76ers. Then its a question of where do the Sixers go from here. Then we look at Bucks/Pacers, preview Pacers/Knicks and ask what's next for the Bucks. We end the show with a preview of all the weekend's games.

(0:00) Intro

(:45) John's Philly Disappointment Rant

(3:20) Knicks/Sixers

(7:50) Embiid Part Of The Problem

(12:00) Where Do Sixers Go From Here?

(21:00) Bucks/Pacers & Pacers/Knicks Preview

(27:00) What's Next For The Bucks?

(34:20) Weekend Preview

James Harden Disappears Again, What's Next For The Heat, & How Many Knicks Fans In Philly For Game 6 May 02, 2024

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Bill, Ashley, & John start the show with a look at the Clips/Mavs series and what it is doing for the legacy of James Harden and Paul George. Next it's a discussion of the Miami Heat and where they can go from here. After that we dive in the weird world of Joe Mazzulla, look at the latest L2MR & preview Sixers/Knicks & Pacers/Bucks tonight.

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Clips/Mavs

(3:00) The Legacy of James Harden & Paul George

(20:20) What Next For The Heat

(27:45) Celtics Next Step

(30:15) Interesting Joe Mazzulla

(35:30) L2MR

(37:30) Knicks vs. Sixers Fans

(43:30) Pacers/Bucks

Tyrese Maxey Saves The 76ers, Joel Embiid Loves NYC, & The Bucks Live To Fight Another Day May 01, 2024

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Bill, Ashley, & John return to CBSSN and start the show discussing Tyrese Maxey saving the Sixers and Joel Embiid in Game 5. Next we wonder why does Joel love NYC so much and is he destined to end up there? Next we dive into the offseason of the three eliminated teams (Pels, Lakers, Suns), give credit to the Bucks for fighting back without their two stars, and look ahead to Celtics/Heat & Clips/Mavs tonight!!!

(0:00) Intro

(:40) Knicks/Sixers Game 5

(12:25) Embiid vs. NYC

(19:45) Who Has More To Lose?

(22:25) Pelicans Offseason

(27:45) Lakers Offseason

(32:40) Suns Offseason

(34:09) Bucks/Pacers

(39:55) Celtics/Heat & Mavs/Clips Previews

Will I Stay Or Will I Go: LeBron James, Darvin Ham & An Offseason Of Uncertainty For The Lakers Apr 30, 2024

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Ash & Bill dive deep into the Lakers losing to the Nuggets and the next steps for the Purple & Gold. We start with the emergence of Jamal Murray and then get into the future of Darvin Ham...What will LeBron do with his player option? Should the Lakers (or another team) draft Bronny? Where in the draft?

Then we try to answer some questions about where the Pels go from here and finish with a look at how injuries are impacting the NBA Playoffs.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) The Magic Of Jamal Murray

(8:00) Lakers Future

(15:00) Darvin Ham To Blame

(19:30) What Next For LeBron & Bronny

(29:45) OKC/Pels

(36:00) Injuries Impacting The NBA Playoffs

Weekend Recap: Suns Have Some Questions To Answer, Knicks Fans (& Jalen Brunson) Invade Philly Apr 29, 2024

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John, Ash, & Bill recap the wild weekend in the NBA. We start with the Wolves sweeping the Suns & Bill laments his bet with John. Is Ant next, no he's NOW! What is next for the Suns and their offseason? Next we discuss the Knicks and their fans taking over Philly and the 76ers arena. We end the show with a dive into Mavs/Clippers and then Pacers/Bucks.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Wolves/Suns

(11:30) What's Next For The Suns?

(21:30) Sixers/Knicks

(22:45) Knicks Fans Takeover

(27:30) Jalen Brunson Takeover

(33:30) Clippers/Mavs

(37:45) Luka Concerns

(40:45) Pacers/Bucks

Weekend Preview: Lakers Done, Sixers Fight Back, Who Can Come Back To Win? Apr 26, 2024

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John, Bill & Coach Avery Johnson recap the huge game from Joel Embiid to bring the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks, then discuss the Nuggets sending the Lakers to the brink of elimination. Then they chat about which team without a win has the best chance to come back and finish with a look ahead at all of this weekend's games.

(0:00) Intro

(:45) Knicks/76ers

(4:00) Coaches Talking About Refs

(17:45) Lakers/Nuggets

(30:30) Weekend Preview

Wild NBA Playoffs: Celtics Can't Stand The Heat, Lakers Beefing, Young Players Taking Over Apr 25, 2024

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John and Ash are back! We start the show with a look at the Celtics getting crushed as a huge favorite at home in Game 2. Next we want to know who voted for Paul Pierce as The GOAT!?!? Then its a look at Game 3 between the Knicks/76ers and what the grievance filed by the 76ers might do (if anything). Then its on to lakers/Nuggets and the beef between Darvin Ham & AD. Seems like a Changing of the Guard in the NBA so we try to uncover then next Face Of The NBA & we finish with an audio investigation of Tyrese Haliburton and his ever-changing voice.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Celtics Can't Stand The Heat

(9:15) Paul Pierce The GOAT

(13:45) Knicks/76ers

(22:00) Lakers/Nuggets

(27:15) Next Face Of The League

(37:30) Hali The Magician

Mavs & Pacers Fight Back To Tie Series...But Where Is KD? Apr 24, 2024

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John & Bill recap 3 important 1st round Game 2s. The Mavs got a huge performance from Luka to even the series with the Clippers...Next Bill laments his Suns bet and asks where has KD been to lead the Suns after falling down 2-0 to the Wolves. Then we discuss Pascal Siakam's historic game 2 and the Pacers tying up the series with the Bucks, and finish with a look at the L2MR from Sixers/Knicks, Tyrese Maxey's MIP Award, and give predictions for the two games Wednesday night.

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Clips/Mavs

(16:00) Suns/Wolves

(24:45) Which Team Down 2-0 Has Best Chance?

(28:00) Pacers/Bucks

(35:30) Maxey Wins MIP

(36:30) L2MR Is Useless

(41:00) Wednesday Night Predictions

Season Over: Lakers Can't Handle Nuggets, Joker All-Time Great Apr 23, 2024

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Ash, Bill, & John return the show to CBSSN to recap a wild night in the NBA. The Lakers folded against Joker and the Nuggets after being up 20. Jamal Murray hit a soul-crushing game winner. LeBron complained about the refs. Darvin Ham complained about the refs. Where does Joker rank All-Time? Also, Joel Embiid and the Sixers are in a hole...and complaining about the refs, too. Loser mentality? We give predictions for tonight's Game 2's and ask the question: Is the Hornets job really what JJ Redick should want?

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Nuggets/Lakers

(10:45) Knicks/Sixers

(21:15) Tuesdays Game 2's

(31:30) Would You Start Your Franchise With Wemby Or Joker?

(41:15) JJ Redick Interviews With Hornets

Weekend Recap: 8 NBA Playoffs Game 1's, The Home Teams Start 8-0 Apr 22, 2024

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Bill, John, & Ash recap the NBA's Playoff Weekend, talk about the Game 1's & look ahead to tonight's slate of 3 games with predictions for Game 2.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Knicks/Sixers

(11:00) Clips/Mavs