Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks beat Wemby & Spurs w/ GRIT & efficient offense Dec 17, 2025

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Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game.

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Jokic & Nuggets win THRILLER vs. Durant & Rockets + Cade's MASTERCLASS in Pistons W | NBA Reaction Dec 16, 2025

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Jason reacts to a fun night of NBA basketball including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets winning an overtime game against Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Then he breaks down Cade Cunningham's incredible game for the Detroit Pistons in a clutch win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.

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Reaction to LeBron vs. Brooks in Lakers-Suns, Joel Embiid BACK for 76ers? + NEW NBA Power Rankings Dec 15, 2025

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, and gives his new NBA power rankings.

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NBA Cup Semis Reaction: Wemby returns as Spurs beat SGA's Thunder + Brunson's Knicks beat Magic Dec 14, 2025

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Jason reacts live after the NBA Cup semifinals. He discusses Victor Wembanyama's return for the San Antonio Spurs in their battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks battling Desmond Bane's Orlando Magic.

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Grading my 5 BEST & WORST NBA preseason takes! Dec 12, 2025

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Jason revisits his preseason predictions and hot takes to determine five that he got right and five that he got wrong. He discusses the Los Angeles Lakers duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, his OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets prediction, why he was too low on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and much more.

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NBA Cup Reaction: De'Aaron Fox & Spurs SHOCK Luka, LeBron & Lakers + SGA & OKC EMBARRASSES the Suns Dec 11, 2025

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Jason reacts LIVE after night two of the NBA Cup, in-season tournament quarterfinals. He breaks down how De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs were able to upset Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers even without Victor Wembanyama. Then he discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder running Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns off the court without Devin Booker. #volume

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NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks stifle Raptors + Desmond Bane is BACK in Magic win vs. Heat Dec 10, 2025

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Jason reacts to the Eastern Conference NBA Cup quarterfinals. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, plus their defense, led the New York Knicks to a win over Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors. Then he discusses how Desmond Bane bounced back and led the Orlando Magic to a win over Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat.

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Reaction: LeBron leads Lakers win, Warriors' Pat Spencer show, Celtics stock up + NBA power rankings Dec 08, 2025

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday behind an incredible game from LeBron James as well as contributions from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Pat Spencer leading the Golden State Warriors to two road wins over the weekend without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, plus the Boston Celtics continuing their hot streak with a win over the Toronto Raptors. Finally as he does every Monday, Jason gives the update in his NBA power rankings.

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Reaction to Lakers win via EPIC LeBron to Rui game winner + 76ers stun spiraling Warriors & mailbag Dec 05, 2025

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a buzzer-beater win over the Toronto Raptors. He discusses LeBron James's double digit scoring streak coming to an end, him making the right pass to Rui Hachimura for the game winner, and Austin Reaves continuing to play incredible basketball. Then he breaks down Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers getting a wild win over the Golden State Warriors who were missing Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. He breaks down why the Dubs need more from Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga. Finally, he answers mailbag questions including more possible trade destination for the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADE IDEAS for Bucks + Flagg's Mavericks get W, Spurs win again w/ no Wemby Dec 04, 2025

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Jason reacts to the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks trade saga and gives options on trades to five potential teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic. Then he breaks down the Dallas Mavericks beating the Miami Heat thanks to a continued rise from Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard's emergence, and Anthony Davis returning to form. Finally, he discusses De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper leading the San Antonio Spurs to another win without Victor Wembanyama.

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