Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Luka For MVP? NBA Playoff Picks, Warriors Dynasty Is Over, Will Celtics Run Through The East? Apr 15, 2024

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Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA playoffs!

They start with the MVP race (4:00) and whether Luka will be taking home the hardware or if Jokic wins his third in a row. Colin asks whether Luka is the greatest scorer we’ve ever seen (7:30) but worries his usage could impact his playoff performance (10:30)

They identify what’s missing from the Lakers offense (12:30) and why Kevin Durant hasn’t been the leader that Phoenix needs (17:00) They project how the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00)

Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00)

Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00)

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Hoops Tonight - NBA play-in predictions, Lebron & Lakers face Pelicans, Warriors take on Kings Apr 15, 2024

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Jason Timpf previews the NBA Play-In games featuring LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers facing off against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans as well as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason shares his prediction for both games and looks ahead to more matchups as the NBA Playoffs are set to kick off. #volume

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04:00 - Lakers-Pelicans

09:38 - West Playoff Matchups

11:30 - Lakers set to face Pelicans

13:37 - Warriors-Kings series

17:55 - How Lakers-Nuggets matchup would look

19:22 - East Playoff Matchups

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Hoops Tonight X Nerd Sesh - Why Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Celtics will DOMINATE Eastern Conference playoffs, Why Luka Doncic’s Mavericks vs. Kawhi's Clippers is BEST first round playoff matchup Apr 14, 2024

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Jason Timpf and the Nerd Sesh guys debate whether there is anybody in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury prevent the Bucks from having a shot? Can Joel Embiid finally break through after struggling against the Celtics in the past? Or do the New York Knicks have enough star power alongside Jalen Brunson to truly challenge Boston?

Jason Timpf is joined by the guys at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming first round series between Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs. The guys discuss how this series has potential to be the best of the entire first round as the two squared off in both 2020 and 2021. With superstars all over both teams, are you taking Luka and Kyrie, or Kawhi, Paul George, and James Harden? #volume

Timeline:

04:00 Why the Celtics will dominate the East

20:10 Mavs vs Clippers preview

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Hoops Tonight X Nerd Sesh - Will Kevin Durant & Suns CONTEND in West? Apr 13, 2024

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Jason Timpf is joined by the guys over at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs. The guys debate whether Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns should be taken seriously in the Western Conference. Jason believes they are a contender to win an NBA championship based on their offensive firepower while the Nerd Sesh guys don’t have the Suns in their top 10. The guys then discuss whether there is any team in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Giannis Antetokounmpo will be hampered with a calf injury, and Joel Embiid is still ramping up from meniscus surgery. Jason and the Nerd Sesh duo dive into the Western Conference play-in games and debate whether LeBron James and the Lakers or Steph Curry and the Warriors can win their way in. #volume

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Hoops Tonight - Top 10 NBA Contenders: Why Nuggets & Celtics will meet in NBA Finals Apr 12, 2024

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Jason Timpf reveals his TOP 3 NBA championship contenders in Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets as we approach the NBA playoffs. Jason then dives into the film of the Denver Nuggets' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Miami Heat. Jason then answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from around the NBA.

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04:00 - Introduction

06:00 - #3 Dallas Mavericks

16:40 - #2 Boston Celtics

23:00 - #1 Denver Nuggets

33:00 - Nuggets Wolves film session

67:30 - Mavericks Heat film session

79:00 - Mailbag

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Hoops Tonight - Top 10 NBA Contenders: Will Clippers or Suns dethrone Nuggets? Apr 10, 2024

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Jason Timpf continues his Top 10 NBA Contenders list with Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns and Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers. What needs to happen for each of these star-studded rosters to make a run at the NBA Finals? And who does Jason trust more between Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal or Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden? Later, Jason breaks down film from LA's 105-92 routing of Phoenix and discusses how things fell apart so quickly for the Suns to the point where they trailed 35-4 in the first quarter. #volume

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

04:00 - #5 Contender: Suns

18:09 - #4 Contender: Clippers

28:57 - Clippers vs. Suns film breakdown

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Hoops Tonight - Warriors-Lakers Reaction: Steph Curry & Golden State LIGHT UP LeBron James & LA Apr 10, 2024

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Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 134-120 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses how this loss could be detrimental for LA's NBA Playoff chances. #volume

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Hoops Tonight - Top 10 NBA Contenders: LeBron James & Lakers surging, are Thunder too young? Apr 09, 2024

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Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 10 contenders heading into the NBA Playoffs, this time discussing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses whether he believes in Shai, Chet Holmgren, and OKC despite their young team and also breaks down why you can never count out LeBron, Anthony Davis, and LA. #volume

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04:42 #7 Oklahoma City Thunder

20:00 #6 Los Angeles Lakers

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Hoops Tonight - LeBron James & Lakers becoming a threat? Bucks struggling, Mavericks stay hot Apr 09, 2024

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Jason Timpf breaks down film for the LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and explains how LA is finding it's groove at the right time. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. What problems are still plaguing Milwaukee? Jason continues to break down film on the Indiana Pacers' win over the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's big night in the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Houston Rockets, and lastly shares teams 10-7 in his Top 10 contenders ahead of the NBA Playoffs, including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors.

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

04:00 - Introduction

07:38 - How Lakers have figured it out

29:47 - Bucks fall apart vs. Knicks

49:55 - Heat-Pacers film breakdown

53:45 - Rockets-Mavericks film breakdown

63:00 - Top 10 Contenders Teams 10-8

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Hoops Tonight - How Jaylen Brown’s resurgence has made Celtics unstoppable Apr 07, 2024

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Jason Timpf breaks down how Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' offense has become even better since the All-Star break, and shares why Jaylen Brown's resurgence is one of the key's to Boston's success. Later, Jason reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets and provides a film study on Golden State outsmarted Houston in screen concepts. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

04:00 - Introduction

07:13 - How Celtics offense continues to improve

15:12 - Film Study: Jaylen Brown dominating in post

33:30: Film Study: How Warriors punished Rockets

47:00 - NBA Mailbag

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