NBA A to Z with Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt

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Cavaliers flipping the script on NBA Finals Jun 08, 2015

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USA TODAY Sports Kevin Spain talks to NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt, while he's in the Denver Airport on his way from Oakland to Cleveland, about the amazing defensive performance by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys discuss LeBron James' effort and how the Cavaliers shut down the NBA MVP Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

Kyrie Irving's injury Jun 06, 2015

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The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the devastating fractured kneecap injury suffered by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. They break down how this affects the Cavs and how it changes things for NBA Finals opponent Golden State Warriors and what commissioner Adam Silver had to say about the injury.

NBA Finals preview and Fred Hoiberg discussion Jun 01, 2015

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As the NBA Finals approach the A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss Klay Thompson's concussion, Kyrie Irving's injury and how the two coaches match up against each other with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. Zillgitt has a one-on-one discussion with Cavaliers coach David Blatt about how he grew this season and what it's like coaching a guy like LeBron James. Spain and Zillgitt talk to Des Moines' Register columnist Randy Peterson, who has covered Fred Hoiberg for several years about why he wanted to make the jump to coaching in the NBA.

Tom Thibodeau is fired; first looks at NBA Finals May 28, 2015

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In a move that wasn't a surprise, but should be, the Chicago Bulls fired coach Tom Thibodeau after he won 65 percent of his games. The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys also take a first look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They talk about what to expect from LeBron James and Stephen Curry and how this is the matchup everyone wanted to see.

Kobe Bryant; playoff performances; mock draft; D'Angelo Russell interview May 22, 2015

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Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said in a radio interview that this will be Kobe Bryant's last season with the Lakers. The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys also talk about some of the great playoff performances we've had so far. Spain and Scott Gleeson talk about how D'Angelo Russell will fare in the draft and we hear from Gleeson's interview with Russell. Spain and Derek Bodner talk about the updated mock draft now that the lottery is over and the draft order is set.

Draft talk, Justise Winslow interview May 19, 2015

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USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain talks with Scott Gleeson about some of the top players at the upcoming NBA draft. Gleeson catches up with Duke's Justise Winslow, who talks about how his experience with Coach K prepared him for the NBA. Spain talks to Derek Bodner about the top five centers and power forwards in this year's draft.

Conference finals preview; lookahead to the draft lottery May 18, 2015

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The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the matchups in the conference finals with Kevin Spain from USA TODAY Sports. Spain and Zillgitt look ahead to the draft lottery, one of the most anticipated in its history.

Buzzer beaters: Jimmy Butler interview; draft talk May 11, 2015

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It's the buzzer-beater playoffs in the conference semifinals and the NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. Jeff Zillgitt caught up with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler and talked to him about how his offensive game has improved. Kevin Spain talked with NBA draft guru Derek Bodner about some of the top guards and small forwards in this year's draft.

Is home court advantage not sacred anymore? May 06, 2015

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Is home court advantage not sacred? Road teams have won in each of the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs and the A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys break down a gutty performance by Memphis Grizzlies' guard Mike Conley and talk about Stephen Curry's win and speech from the most valuable player ceremony.

Breaking down Billy Donovan to OKC; what's Kevin Love's future? Apr 30, 2015

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The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain the Oklahoma City Thunder's hiring of University of Florida coach Billy Donovan to replace Scott Brooks. They also talk about Kevin Love's future after the shoulder surgery and take a quick look at some things to keep an eye on as the NBA moves to the second round of the playoffs.