Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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HISTORIC First Round Comebacks + FULL Conference Semifinal Preview May 04, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an epic weekend of Game 7’s before previewing the Eastern & Western Conference Semifinals. The guys start by breaking down the 76ers finally getting past the Celtics and why it may be a strong matchup for Philadelphia vs. the New York Knicks. Next, we tackle the Pistons and Cavs surviving their Game 7 battles prior to discussing the keys to their matchup in the conference semifinals. Then, we move to the Western Conference to analyze if Anthony Edwards will be able to return to give the Spurs enough of a series. Finally, can the shorthanded Lakers provide any resistance to the defending champion Thunder?

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Epic First Round Continues: Wolves Stun Nuggets, 76ers-Celtics Game 7 + Knicks History May 01, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to what continues to be the best First Round of the NBA Playoffs in recent memory. The guys break down the Wolves incredible upset of the Nuggets including the history Minnesota made and why this could spell disaster for Denver moving forward. Then, we tackle the 76ers stunning the Celtics once again to force Game 7 in Boston before explaining why the winner of this series could have an inside track to the Finals. Next, the crew talks about the Knicks historic beat down of the Atlanta Hawks as Brian coins a new term for this series. Finally, we jump around to sort out some wild playoff action for the weekend and discuss why the Lakers could be in serious trouble against the Rockets.

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Embiid Saves 76ers In Boston, Magic Exposing Pistons + Brunson Burner Heats Up For Knicks Apr 29, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Embiid's epic performance to keep the 76ers’ season alive against the Celtics. Plus, the Knicks’ experience wins out in Game 5 at MSG against the Hawks, setting up an important Game 6 in Atlanta. Then, the guys break down how the Magic continue to expose some of the major issues with the Pistons including the most disappointing player in the entire playoffs. Plus, we tackle what is next for some teams eliminated from playoff contention before talking about some important months to come for the Bulls.

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Epic Collapses & Comebacks: NBA 1st Round Is Delivering! Key Games For Denver & Detroit Apr 27, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to another insane weekend of NBA playoff action. The guys start with the fascinating series between the Wolves & Nuggets including if Denver can mount another 3-1 comeback now that Minnesota will be trying to close this series out shorthanded. Plus, the Cavs playoff issues got exposed in Toronto as stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden continue to be up and down in the postseason. Next, we discuss the young Pistons facing a must win game in Orlando and if the Magic may be the more talented team in the series. Then, we break down Victor Wembanyama’s emphatic return versus the Blazers before talking the Rockets avoiding a sweep from the Lakers despite Kevin Durant’s strange injury situation. Finally, we tackle a huge game from KAT & the Knicks, another strange play from Lu Dort and the Celtics powering up against the 76ers.

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Panic Time For Knicks & Nuggets?? MAJOR Injury Updates & More Foul Drama With Thunder Apr 24, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Timberwolves backing up their trash talk by thrashing the Nuggets at home and discussing how much danger Denver is in. Then, ESPN's Vince Goodwill joins to help make sense of another chaotic finish between the Knicks & Hawks including if it is time for New York to press the panic button. Next, we tackle the Raptors impressive home win over the Cavs before giving out some major injury updates in some key playoff series. Finally, more foul drama in OKC this time from Devin Booker and the Suns, anything more than meets the eye here?

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First Round Chaos: Wemby Injury, Playoff LeBron, Durant Disaster, Knicks Collapse Apr 22, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some chaotic results in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The guys tackle the potentially series altering injury to Victor Wembanyama as the Blazers even the series before breaking down how much danger the Spurs may be in. Next, the guys break down the disastrous Rockets offense even in Durant’s return as LeBron James continues to carry the Lakers in the playoffs. Then, we discuss the shocking upset by the 76ers including why Boston continues to give away some playoff games after being in control. Finally, the crew talks about the Knicks stunning loss to the Hawks and if that opens the door to an upset before addressing Minnesota’s big win in Denver and reminding us how uncertain this series is.

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Major Upsets Brewing in Round 1? Can Magic & Lakers Keep It Up + Early Playoff Headlines Apr 20, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an exciting opening weekend for the NBA Playoffs. The guys tackle a few major upsets starting with the Magic’s stunner in Detroit including if the Pistons are in real danger in this series. Next, the guys tackle if LeBron can lead the Lakers past the Rockets and discuss if KD will be back. Finally we talk Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut and discuss the other major storylines you need to be watching.

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LaMelo Fine Not Enough? + FULL Playoff Preview & NBA’s Year Awards Ruling Apr 17, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to LaMelo Ball’s fine for his incident with Bam Adebayo and discuss if he should have been suspended. Then, we tackle the NBA’s ruling to allow Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham to be eligible for end of season awards. Finally, we do a full preview of every playoff series in the Eastern and Western Conference.

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Controversial & Chaotic Play-In Games - The Full LaMelo Experience Apr 15, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild start to the NBA postseason starting with the wild and controversial ending between the Heat & Hornets. They guys break down the play everyone is talking about between Bam Adebayo and LaMelo Ball including if there could be ramifications moving forward and the epic final sequences that decided the game. Plus, we discuss the other fascinating ending between the Suns & Trailblazers before previewing the upcoming games this week.

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Shocking Upsets Change Playoff Seeding + An Interesting Message From Giannis Apr 13, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the final day of the regular season including some shocking upsets with a huge impact on playoff seeding. Plus, we look ahead to some of the most interesting storylines for Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. Finally, we break down some curious end of season messages from Giannis.

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