Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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The Rise of Jalen Brunson & Biggest NBA Playoff Threats To The Celtics Apr 10, 2024

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Dan joined Andrew Claudio (@AndrewClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnicksFilmSkool) for a TWO-PART PODCAST in which they discuss the MVP case for Jalen Brunson, expectations for the New York Knicks and the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This is PART 2 of their home-and-home, which focuses on the rise of Brunson and whether the Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers or someone else can bump off the Celtics during the NBA playoffs. LISTEN TO PART 1 OF ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE AND WHEREVER ELSE YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS.
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Final 2024 NBA Awards Picks Apr 09, 2024

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Dan and Grant go through their official 2024 NBA Awards picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Executive of the Year and Clutch Player of the Year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:04 - MVP
14:02 - Defensive Player of the Year
30:51 - Clutch Player of the Year
39:40 - Executive of the Year
51:46 - Coach of the Year
1:01:56 - Sixth Man of the Year
1:11:53 - Rookie of the Year
1:24:52 - Most Improved Player
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Every (Potential) 2024 NBA Playoff Team's Biggest X-Factor Apr 06, 2024

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Dan and Grant go through their biggest x-factor for every (potential) 2024 NBA playoff team. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - News update
1:03 - Intro/Criteria
6:01 - Atlanta Hawks
9:52 - Boston Celtics
12:09 - Chicago Bulls
14:03 - Cleveland Cavaliers
16:18 - Dallas Mavericks
21:29 - Denver Nuggets
28:16 - Golden State Warriors
30:40 - Houston Rockets
33:19 - Indiana Pacers
36:31 - Los Angeles Clippers
39:05 - Los Angeles Lakers
41:32 - Miami Heat
43:47 - Milwaukee Bucks
46:46 - Minnesota Timberwolves
50:11 - New Orleans Pelicans
52:25 - New York Knicks
57:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:01:19 - Orlando Magic
1:03:59 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:06:58 - Phoenix Suns
1:11:12 - Sacramento Kings
1:15:16 - Julius Randle injury, Recalibrating expectations for the Knicks
1:28:26 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)
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Have The Houston Rockets Officially Arrived? Apr 04, 2024

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Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops (@RedNationHoops) to discuss the Houston Rockets, their late-season surge and what the future could and should hold. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS HERE AND ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
3:32 - What's behind the recent success?
6:17 - What have the Rockets learned about themselves without Alperen Sengun?
9:16 - The development of Amen Thompson, the Amen-Alperen dynamic
18:17 - How much do we read into Jalen Green's hot streak?
24:33 - The improvement of Alperen Sengun
30:28 - Jabari Smith Jr. is flying under the radar
43:04 - The Cam Whitmore experience
50:07 - What's driving Houston's defensive success
53:18 - How should the Rockets approach the offseason?
1:04:52 - What type of star could/should Houston target if the right opportunity presents itself?
1:12:19 - Shout-out Tari Eason
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Stretch Run Thoughts On The Timberwolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs & Jazz Apr 02, 2024

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Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:44 - Minnesota Timberwolves
11:32 - New Orleans Pelicans
19:16 - Oklahoma City Thunder
29:15 - Phoenix Suns
38:50 - Portland Trail Blazers
46:02 - Sacramento Kings
54:23 - San Antonio Spurs
1:00:33 - Utah Jazz
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Stretch-Run Thoughts On The Mavs, Nuggets, Dubs, Rockets, Clippers, Lakers & Grizzlies Mar 30, 2024

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Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:55 - Dallas Mavericks
8:37 - Denver Nuggets
14:19 - Golden State Warriors
24:10 - Houston Rockets
32:27 - Los Angeles Clippers
39:12 - Los Angeles Lakers
46:56 - Memphis Grizzlies
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2024 NBA Playoffs Pressure Index Mar 28, 2024

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Dan and Grant discuss which 2024 NBA playoff teams and hopefuls are under the most pressure—using tiers! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:31 - NBA Pressure Index
46:14 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)
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Every NBA Team's Most Improved Player Mar 26, 2024

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Dan breaks down his most improved player from NBA team for the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - Atlanta Hawks
2:30 - Boston Celtics
3:16 - Brooklyn Nets
4:44 - Charlotte Hornets
6:36 - Chicago Bulls
8:09 - Cleveland Cavaliers
9:50 - Dallas Mavericks
11:09 - Denver Nuggets
12:38 - Detroit Pistons
14:01 - Golden State Warriors
16:03 - Houston Rockets
19:34 - Indiana Pacers
20:45 - Los Angeles Clippers
22:14 - Los Angeles Lakers
24:01 - Memphis Grizzlies
26:47 - Miami Heat
28:27 - Milwaukee Bucks
30:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves
32:07 - New Orleans Pelicans
33:32 - New York Knicks
37:46 - Oklahoma City Thunder
40:01 - Orlando Magic
42:11 - Philadelphia 76ers
43:46 - Phoenix Suns
45:06 - Portland Trail Blazers
48:07 - Sacramento Kings
50:48 - San Antonio Spurs
52:31 - Toronto Raptors
54:21 - Utah Jazz
56:19 - Washington Wizards
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Late-Season Goals/Storylines For The Heat, Bucks, Knicks, Sixers, Magic, Raptors & Wizards Mar 23, 2024

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Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
2:29 - Miami Heat
8:42 - Milwaukee Bucks
13:56 - New York Knicks
22:30 - Orlando Magic
30:13 - Philadelphia 76ers
37:19 - Toronto Raptors
47:06 - Washington Wizards
54:22 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)
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Late-Season Goals/Storylines For The Hawks, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Pistons & Pacers Mar 21, 2024

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Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
8:46 - Atlanta Hawks
19:09 - Boston Celtics
25:18 - Brooklyn Nets
31:19 - Charlotte Hornets
36:05 - Chicago Bulls
41:52 - Cleveland Cavaliers
46:51 - Detroit Pistons
53:46 - Indiana Pacers
1:01:40 - STAT PADDING
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