Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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NBA Playoffs: Entire 1st Round Preview Apr 19, 2024

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Ash, John, & Bill take Beyond the Arc back on CBSSN with our look at (and predictions for) each first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs.

(0:00) Intro

(:30) Celtics vs. Heat or Bulls

(2:00) Knicks/76ers

(8:15) Ash/John Jersey Swap Bet

(11:45) Bucks/Pacers

(15:45) Cavs/Magic

(19:00) Clips/Mavs

(22:00) Is Luka Harden 2.0?

(27:00) Suns/Wolves

(36:15) OKC vs. Pels or Kings

(38:30) Nuggets/Lakers

East Play-In Madness: The 76ers Will Handle The Knicks Apr 18, 2024

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Bill & John are joined by The Coach, Avery Johnson! We start the show looking back at the Heat/76ers Play-In game...should Jimmy have sat after hurting his knee? Was it a coaching mismatch? Can Doc hold up against Thibs or Nurse? Next we give a prediction that may surprise you (and make Ashley sad) for 76ers/Knicks. Next we discuss Bulls/Hawks and what to do about the Trae Young problem facing the Hawks. We finish with Bill revealing his official awards ballot and he takes some incoming from Coach Avery.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Sixers Outlast Heat

(6:15) 65 Game Rule Increasing Injuries?

(9:00) Coaching Mismatch

(11:30) Doc vs. Potential Second Round Coaches

(15:00) Knicks/76ers Predictions

(18:15) Bulls/Hawks

(22:00) Bulls/Heat

(23:45) What To Do With Trae

(31:30) Bill's Awards Ballot

Two Old Dogs Going In Different Directions Apr 17, 2024

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John, Bill, & Ash debut on CBSSN and start the show reacting to the breaking news of Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA for gambling. Next its a look at the Warriors elimination and what that means for the team going forward. That's followed by a conversation about the Kings and then is a discussion of what the hamstring injury means for Zion and the Pels. The Lakers big win and refusal to duck smoke and we finish with a look at tonight's East Play-In matchups.

(0:00 Intro

(1:30) Jontay Porter Banned For Life

(9:45) Warriors Dynasty Over?

(20:00) Kings Dominate Play-In

(20:30) Tough For Pels

(28:00) Lakers Want Smoke!

(34:15) East Play-In Preview

West Play-In Previews: Will The Lakers & Warriors Win On The Road? Apr 16, 2024

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John, Bill, & Ashley look ahead to the West Play-In Tuesday. Can the Pels find something against the Lakers? Will the Kings exorcise the Warriors demons? Next we look at Bill's awards ballot...which awards is he still considering? We finish with a discussion about who Team USA's 12th man should be.

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Lakers/Pels Preview

(10:45) Warriors/Kings Preview

(20:00) Bill's Award Ballot

(38:30) Team USA's 12th Man

NBA Weekend Recap: Matchups Set, Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad (Play-In) Wolf? Apr 15, 2024

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John, Bill, & Ash break down a wild weekend in the NBA and talk about what that means for playoff matchups. The Cavs & Mavs tanked....should te Knicks have joined them? Who is happy about being 1,2,3 in the West? Who should be afraid of the Play-In teams?

(0:00) Intro

(3:30) Joker & The Nuggets

(4:30) Bill & John's Bet Is On!!

(9:30) Wolves/Suns

(13:00) Mavs/Clips

(19:45) Lakers/Pels

(23:30) Kings/Dubs

(28:00) Knicks

(33:00) Pacers

(36:45) Cavs Tank Job

Weekend Preview: Down To The Wire, NBA's Can't Miss Games Apr 12, 2024

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John and Bill dive into the loaded weekend on the NBA slate of games and what they mean for seeding and playoff matchup purposes. Friday all 30 teams play...Sunday, too & we get you ready for all of it.

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Knicks & Jalen Brunson

(7:00) Celtics Questions

(9:00) Pels/Warriors Friday

(12:45) Can Sixers Escape Play-In

(16:00) Giannis Concern

(17:15) Raps/Heat

(19:00) Bucks/OKC

(20:45) 3,4,5,6 In The East

(25:30) Suns/Wolves & Lakers/Pels

(29:00) Matchups we Want To See

Top 5 Thursday: The Definitive NBA MVP Ballot, Can Anyone In The West Challenge Joker & The Nuggets? Apr 11, 2024

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John, Ashley, & Bill talk about what went right for the Nuggets and wrong for the Wolves in Wednesday's game. Next we ask if anyone can challenge the Nuggets in the West. We then discuss the mess in the Wolves ownership situation and finish with Top 5 Thursday with a look at Bill's MVP ballot and that tough 5th spot.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Nuggets/Wolves

(7:00) Wolves Weren't Ready For Playoff Level Nuggets

(16:30) Who Can Challenge The Nuggets In West?

(17:30) Wolves Ownership Mess

(30:30) Top 5 Thursday...MVP Ballot

Stock Up, Stock Down: Giannis Hurt, Warriors Charging Apr 10, 2024

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John and Bill dive in to what the Giannis injury may mean for the Bucks. Next is a discussion whether this year is a *must win* for the Celtics. Then we talk Warriors and Lakers after last night's Dubs win and how much trouble the Suns are in. Lastly, we play Stock Up, Stock Down and have an update on John's bird!

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Giannis Injury

(8:45) If Not Now, When For Celtics?

(15:00) The Jayson Tatum Problem

(20:00) Warriors Run Possibility

(26:30) Lakers Future

(30:30) Suns In Trouble

(37:00) Stock Up, Stock Down

(42:00) Ant Belongs On MVP Ballot

5 Teams/Players With The Most To Prove And Draymond Is The Problem & The Solution Apr 09, 2024

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Ashley & Bill start the show with a discussion on Draymond Green. He is both the problem AND the solution in Golden St. Next, it's Power Ranking Tuesday with a look at the 5 teams/players with the most to prove and lose this playoffs.

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Draymond Green The Problem & Solution

(7:15) Draymond's Impact Since Returning

(12:00) Draymond's Ego Is To Blame

(16:00) Power Rankings - Most To Prove Or Lose In These Playoffs

Weekend Recap: WIld Playoff Races & The Bucks Are A Disaster Apr 08, 2024

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John, Ashley, & Bill look back at the wild NBA weekend. Are the Bucks done? Did they make a mistake hiring Doc? Is Donovan Mitchell the problem in Cleveland? What are the 76ers chances with Embiid back? Bill and Ash are still Wolves skeptics, John thinks they have a good chance against anyone but Denver. Last we pick the Lakers/Warriors potential Play-In game.

(0:00) Intro

(4:45) Milwaukee Bucks Horrible Weekend

(11:45) Doc Fun To Hate

(16:30) Donovan Mitchell Is The Problem In Cleveland

(21:30) Embiid Back...Should He Be?

(32:00) Wolves Skepticism

(37:30) Lakers vs. Warriors