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Saturday Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Headlines of the week including Paolo Banchero's injury, Nuggets and Bucks struggling and a Wemby 5x5. Then the guys discuss the Rookie of the Year odds and their favorite things from the week including their favorite players, quotes, and more. In part 2 Bryce Simon of the Game Theory and Pistons Pulse podcasts joins to discuss the Pistons and if there is anything from their early start that indicates good progress. Then in the final segment they play a fun and stressful edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a game show hosted by Alex Speers where Andrew and Bryce go head to head in Pistons trivia.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Alex Speers and Bryce Simon
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Paolo Banchero injury news and the Suns' incredible 3rd quarter against the Clippers. Then, Kelly Iko, Rockets beat writer at The Athletic joins to discuss the Rockets' win over the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena breakdown Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 performance against the Jazz.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win over the Celtics and Chet Holmgren dominates the matchup with Victor Wembanyama. Then, Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Cavs. Then, Dave and Es end the show with a look at a couple of standout sophomore performances.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Warriors' win without Steph Curry and the Nuggets' winning in another overtime. Then Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Mavs. Then, Dave and Zena end the show with a couple of questions from the mailbag.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down a crazy night of NBA basketball including 50 from Paolo Banchero, the Suns beating the Lakers, and more. Then James Edwards, Knicks beat writer at the Athletic joins to discuss the Knicks loss to the Cavs. Then the guys end the show to talk about all the comebacks in the NBA last night.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni bring you the best of the weekend including Celtics and Thunder. Then they move to the classic panic meter in which they talk about which teams need to panic including the Bucks, Nuggets, and more. Finally, the NBA Daily crew makes their bets of the week, brought to you by BetMGM.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Slam n' Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers give a break down of the biggest stories in the NBA from week 1, give their favorite things including quotes, plays, players and more. Then Es Baraheni of the NBA Daily joins to discuss his big picture thoughts on the first week of the NBA. Finally, Alex Speers hosts "Andrew vs. the Beat" as Andrew faces off against Es in a very challenging (and possibly controversial) NBA trivia game.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Alex Speers and Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour and Zena Keita bring in Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s big win against the Nuggets, Chet’s dominance, and who the Nuggets can count on off the bench. In the next block, Dave and Zena bounce around the league discussing a close win by the Wolves, Luka’s insane pass, and the young Wizards. Finally, our wonderful NBA Daily hosts give us who has had the best and worst first impressions from week 1 of the NBA.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni break down the Suns/Clippers overtime thriller, and discuss the news of the night including Dejounte Murray’s broken hand, and big returns for night one. Then, to finish the show, Dave and Es do a stock watch overreaction for the first big night of NBA basketball.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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On today’s episode of the NBA Daily, Dave DuFour, and Zena Keita discuss opening night in the NBA including, LeBron James and his son Bronny taking the court, the clunky new-look Timberwolves, and how the Knicks struggled against the Celtics. In the next block Jay King, Celtics beat writer at the Athletic, joins us from TD Garden to discuss the Celtics big win and historic shooting night against the Knicks. Finally, Dave and Zena discuss the players they are most looking forward to watching on night two of the NBA, plus another wild Muzzula quote.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Żena Keita and Jay King
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Credit for Joe Muzzula clip - Noa Dalzell
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