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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball plus their Good, Bad, and What in which they talk about hook shots, East Play In Mania, MVP debates, and tanking barf. In part 2, Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse and Game Theory Podcasts joins to talk about the Pistons without Cade, who they would want in round 1, which teams they can beat in round 2 if they get there and so much more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.
Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers
With: Bryce Simon
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video Edit: Monica Compton
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Dave DuFour and Fred Katz take a look at the most interesting potential playoff matchups and what problems may arise. Then, the guys react to Fred's All-Surprise Team, discuss the defensive improvement of Jalen Duren, and the Most-Improved award.
Read Fred's article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147351/2026/03/26/nba-surprises-jalen-duren-nickeil-alexander-walker-ryan-rollins/
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Fred Katz
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to incredible overtime comeback by the Wolves and the returns of Joel Embiid and Paul George for the 76ers. Then, Jay King joins the show after Boston's impressive win over Oklahoma City to discuss their status as title contenders, Jayson Tatum's progress, and Jaylen Brown's MVP case.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Jay King
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour discuss who has the biggest slice of pie in the contender pie chart.
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Player's Association complaints about the Bucks shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Player Participation Policy's 65-game rule. Then, Carter Rodriguez from the Chasedown Podcast joins Dave to dive deep into the Cavs post-deadline success, the James Harden experience, and why Donovan Mitchell may be a target in the playoffs.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Carter Rodriguez
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the return of Jalen Williams for the Thunder, the Victor Wembanyama problem, and the Rockets wasting a 40-point night from Kevin Durant. Then, Dan Woike joins the show to discuss the Lakers improvement since the break and Luka's MVP case.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Dan Woike
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, his chances of passing Kareem, and the Thunder getting healthy. Then, the gang takes a look at the Lakers winning streak, the Hawks rise to the 6 seed, and Boston’s dominance with Jayson Tatum.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball plus their Good, Bad, and What in which they talk about the Nuggets nose diving, the tanking teams that deserve the number one pick, and a weirdly cold stretch for 2 players. In part 2, Stephen Pridgeon-Garner of PHNX joins to discuss the Suns and how they have been this successful this season, potential offseason moves, and what could happen if they make the Playoffs. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.
Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers
With: Stephen Pridgeon-Garner
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video Edit: Monica Compton
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Dave DuFour and Brian Geissinger react to some of the fun moments from the NCAA tournament, discuss Cade Cunningham's season ending injury, and the fall out from the NBA's 65-game rule. Then, the guys discuss the Hornets win over the Magic, the top half of the East, and why Boston is the team to beat.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Brian Geisinger
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Will Guillory react to the Lakers back-to-back wins over the Rockets, the Luka and LeBron duo putting on a show, and the Rockets continuing fourth quarter woes. Then, the gang takes a look at the West playoff race and how it might shake out.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Will Guillory
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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