Shai Saves the Thunder, and the Finals Are Now 2-2: All the Drama in the NBA with Bill Simmons.
After a riveting Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Bill Simmons joins Zach to break it all down (1:52): Did tonight’s game decide the NBA title? Shai’s stellar MVP performance (16:51), and adjustments from both teams as it’s now a best of 3 for the championship. The pair close the night out with some groggy late night offseason thoughts (57:57). Featuring Giannis, KD, Booker, and…LeBron?! All that and more from Zach and Bill’s time in Indiana.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Kai Grady
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All Tied Up in the NBA Finals: What Happened and What to Watch for in Game 3. Plus, Offseason News, Notes, and Fake Trades With Michael Pina.
Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then, with an eye toward the offseason, the pair discusses the Hawks' outlook (41:16), possible Kevin Durant trades (53:29), and the Giannis situation (1:07:34).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Michael Pina
Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Mike Wargon
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1:18:20
What Happened in OKC? A Full Game 1 Break Down With Mo Dakhil. Plus, More Offseason Check-ins With Howard Beck.
Still delirious from last night, Zach welcomes Mo Dakhil to discuss a shocking Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:04). They go through Indiana’s turnovers, the Thunder’s decision-making, and what to watch for in Game 2. Plus, What up Beck?! (51:51) Howard joins from Oklahoma City to chime in on what he saw while in the building, as well as more from the fallout in N.Y. (59:49) and some possible moves in the offseason from teams you may not expect (1:09:39).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Mo Dakhil and Howard Beck
Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Brian Waters
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1:34:38
Thibs Fired: What Now for the Knicks? Plus, a Pacers Deep Dive With Caitlin Cooper and Throwback Thunder Time With Jeff Green and Kendrick Perkins.
Zach begins by reacting to the news out of New York (2:09): What happened, why, and what does the future hold for the Knicks? Then, an Indiana-centric look at the Finals with Caitlin Cooper and a dissection of the matchup from all angles (29:17). And finally, Zach welcomes Jeff Green (59:38) and Kendrick Perkins (1:20:32) for some OKC Thunder nostalgia as the city gets set to host the NBA Finals.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Caitlin Cooper, Jeff Green, and Kendrick Perkins
Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Isaiah Blakely
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WELCOME TO… the NBA Finals: Pacers–Thunder Preview with Kirk Goldsberry, Plus the State of the Knicks with Ian Begley
Zach welcomes Kirk Goldsberry for a comprehensive preview of the NBA Finals (1:53): How the Pacers overcame chaos to reach this point, what to watch for when Indiana has the ball (29:53) as opposed to when OKC has it (47:47). Then, Ian Begley joins to break down the Knicks' offseason outlook (1:07:55): the future of the coaching staff, potential lineup changes, and whether a major roster shake-up could be on the horizon.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Ian Begley
Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Mike Wargon
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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.