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0:00 Intro
1:47 Ross introduces guest Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball
3:15 Joe being a diehard Timberwolves fan recaps their successful season & reflects on his time being around the team during Media Day
5:23 Joe shares what Anthony Edwards is like behind the scenes
7:48 What does Joe think the Wolves should do with their 27th overall pick in the 1st round of the draft?
10:12 How many prospects in this year’s draft class has Joe covered live in person?
12:04 Joes provides his overview on this year’s NBA draft & what fans can expect
13:43 Joe on the NBA’s decision to split the draft into 2 nights for the first time in history
16:05 Joe on what he’s been hearing around the league on potential draft night moves
18:30 Ross shares his “GG Jackson” deep sleeper prospect in this year’s draft class
19:22 The 48 Minutes crew challenges Joe to a game of “Prospect Association”
19:48 “Superstar Potential”
20:34 “Best Athlete”
21:03 “Biggest Competitor”
21:43 “Best French Prospect”
22:58 “Basketball Junkie”
25:13 “2nd Round Sleeper”
26:06 “Best UCONN Husky”
26:44 World B asks Joe about Nikola Topic’s game & how much his injury might effect his draft stock
30:43 Joe on Zach Edey’s game transitioning to the NBA
33:53 Having covered many of Bronny James’s high school games, Joe shares his outlook on his future in the NBA
36:58 Would Joe be surprised if Bronny gets selected before the Lakers pick at #55?
38:54 If Bronny is taken by a team other than the Lakers will he get some extra rookie hazing?
41:17 Tonight’s final thought is a potentially strategic move by the Celtics on draft night!
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0:00 ... Bruce hello and welcome
0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read
1:13 ... Bruce Introduces his guests: Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Newman, & Brad from @celticspost
2:40 ... Bruce asks each guy when they became Celtics fans and who their favorite player is.
9:50 ... Why was this year's Celtics team the one to finally break through and win it all? Lots of love for Jrue Holiday.
17:58 ... Arsalan explains how Jaylen Brown emulated a character in the old He-Man cartoons
19:42 ... Holiday was the "Third J," and the 48 Minutes podcast played a major role in setting the stage for Holiday to join the Celtics when Giannis Antetokounmpo challenged the Bucks to make a big move.
21:50 ... Many said that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would never be a great fit as teammates, but they have cracked the code and created an incredible partnership as virtual co-equals.
30:32 ... Bruce dubbed Holiday and Derrick White "The Wardens" because they "lock up" opposing players. Are they reminiscent of former Celtic legend Dennis Johnson? Our crew has great appreciation for both of The Wardens for so many reasons.
38:47 ... Every dentist in Boston should offer to fix Derrick White's teeth for free over the summer
39:23 ... Al Horford in 2024 and Kevin Garnett in 2008 were both glue guys on championship teams in Boston. Our crew compares and contrasts their respective roles but everyone understands what Big Al meant to the 2024 Celtics. He always was able to keep the team together when the pressure was on.
45:26 ... Arsalan said Peyton Pritchard only makes halfcourt shots.
45:58 ... Joe Mazzulla won everyone over after being much maligned in his first season as head coach. Team president Brad Stevens showed great faith in Mazzulla when others wanted him fired. Everyone agrees that he will only get better as a coach.
50:40 ... Bruce thanks his guests and says goodbye and flashes the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the way out.
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panelists.
0:38 ... Episode #109 honors Derrick White, who wears number 9 for the Celtics and is now an NBA champion.
1:10 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross
1:47 ... Ross tees up our resident Celtics fan Bruce who describes how the 48 Minutes podcast from last summer set the stage for the Celtics to acquire Jrue Holiday after Giannis Antetokounmpo told the Bucks they needed to make a big move, which they did in trading for Damian Lillard.
4:37 ... Bruce felt the Celtics had "that look" all season and they were such a fun team to follow.
5:13 ... Bruce feels that this year's team is one of the five best single season Celtics teams ever.
5:45 ... World B felt the Celtics were one of the best teams we've seen in years. They dominated the regular season and kept responding every time they were tested.
8:10 ... Ross shares what he felt were the three top storylines for the Celtics.
8:59 ... Ross cites the work of Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla who erased all the doubts that people had about his coaching skills. Ross also heaps praise on Jaylen Brown for his response to those who doubted him and the massive improvement in his game.
10:26 .... Bruce praises Brown's leadership skills both on and off the court.
12:30 ... World B reacts to Peyton Pritchard's 50 footer just before halftime and how the Mavericks never seemed able to recover from it and make a run.
14:20 ... Bruce points out how matchups are everything and Boston's perimeter defense was a matchup that was too much for Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to overcome.
16:17 Dallas needed a third wheel and nobody stepped up to help the Dallas Guards.
16:52 ... Ross and Bruce discuss whether it was sweeter as a Celtics fan to see the team win the championship on their home court instead of in Dallas.
18:49 ... World B shared some thoughts on adjustments Jason Kidd could have made against the Celtics, but Boston had way too much talent for Dallas to deal with. But he still felt it was a successful season for the Mavs.
20:36 ... Bruce pointed out how Dallas completely outworked Boston in game 4 and it was reflected in the rebounding numbers. But in game 5, the Celtics turned the tables, totally outworking the Mavs and crushing them on the boards.
22:12 ... Bruce expresses his longstanding admiration for Al Horford and how he became a mini version of Kevin Garnett for this Celtics team.
24:09 ... Ross and Bruce discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis had with his return to the lineup despite being injured during the series.
26:17 ... Ross and Bruce discuss what's next for the Celtics .... you couldn't be in a better position than they are moving forward. Bruce feels head coach Joe Mazzulla is in a great position moving forward and is looking like "Erik Spoelstra 2.0."
28:32 ... Derrick White could be an injury replacement for Kawhi Leonard on the USA Olympic Team. Bruce praises White as "Dennis Johnson 2.0."
30:19 ... World B is not concerned about White possibly being overworked due to his possible addition to the Olympic roster.
31:46 ... Bruce sizes up the Mavericks team moving forward and sees most of their key guys are signed for next season.
34:45 ... World B thinks the core group in Dallas will be kept together. PJ Washington was a huge addition and has a great future.
38:38 ... Bruce feels Dallas needs better perimeter defense if they're going to contend next year. World B feels the same.
40:31 ... Dereck Lively receives tons of credit from Ross for his rookie year performance.
41:37 ... Bruce praised Nico Harrison for the Lively trade last summer.
43:29 ... Bruce asks Ross and World B if they'd consider trading Kyrie Irving if they were running the Mavs.
46:36 ... Ross wraps things up ... congratulates Bruce and says goodbye.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Was it a surprise to see Kristaps Porzingis sit out Game 3?
3:40 Initial reactions to Dallas fast start in the 1st quarter
5:31 Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s aggressive game
7:17 The 3-point shooting differences in Game 3
10:51 A look at the final tally at the charity stripe in Game 3
11:59 Boston’s defensive block party
13:41 Dallas’s unbalanced offense
14:38 Is Luka Doncic wearing down in this series?
15:54 Was Bruce nervous when Dallas went on their 22-2 run in the 2nd half?
17:14 World B provides his take on the offensive foul call on PJ Washington in the backcourt
18:40 World B on Boston’s 4th quarter pace issues on display again tonight
20:33 The Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown dynamic in Game 3
21:53 Is Jaylen Brown the favorite to win Finals MVP?
23:27 Will the Celtics close out the series in Game 4?
24:04 Bruce on where this Celtics team might end up in the Celtics history books
27:31 Some love for Xavier Tillman & Sam Hauser
29:58 The passing of NBA Legend Jerry West & memories
36:34 A special interview of Jerry West is up on Bruce’s YouTube page: @PureHoopsBruce
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome
0:40 ... Episode #108 honors Kristaps Porzingis
0:57 ... Live Bet Online Read from Ross
1:33 ... Initial reactions to game 2, including Bruce's reaction to being in the arena on Sunday night ... the crew all believes Boston will eventually win but they differ on what they expect when the series moves to Dallas for game 3.
4:06 ... Bruce feels that Luka Doncic will continue getting his numbers but Kyrie Irving needs to bring it in game 3 or the series won't last long. World B also feels Kyrie needs to find his shot and if he doesn't, Dallas is in trouble.
6:40 ... Boston's starting guards (Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) have turned Irving into the invisible man. World B has a great stat on Holiday's defensive prowess against Kyrie.
8:51 ... Bruce feels Luka has been heroic but has had to work VERY hard to get his numbers but until Dallas starts making some corner threes they're in big trouble. World B backs that up with some good numbers.
11:54 ... Boston's perimeter defenders have been the key to their success all season and they've disrupted Dallas' offense in both games. World B pointed out how the Mavs are not a team that passes the ball a lot but against the Celtics defense their numbers are down even further.
14:00 ... Ross points out that other than Luka and Kyrie everyone else is a "one trick pony" who are not able to create shots on their own. Boston, on the other hand has shot creators everywhere. Bruce wonders if Tim Hardaway Jr will ever get a chance to play and attempt some threes.
16:37 ... Ross asks Bruce if Jrue Holiday is the series MVP after two games and is it reminiscent of Andre Iguodala's MVP run in the 2015 NBA Finals. The crew is super impressed with his big game performances.
19:19 ... Jason Kidd has tried mind games but theycame off as desperation moves and Joe Mazzulla has out-coached Kidd so far. Bruce cited a couple of panic moves by Kidd, including blowing his challenge in the first five minutes of game two.
24:20 ... Kristaps Porzingis has been great in his limited minutes after missing 38 days with a calf injury. The guys feel Dallas may have not been ready for him to be as good as he has been.
28:48 ... Jayson Tatum has not shot the ball well but is affecting the game in many other ways.
32:48 ... Bruce feels Tatum and Jaylen Brown are a "Fire and Ice" combo whose on court styles are different. Brown's stature has risen considerably this season.
35:29 ... The guys discuss the Caitlin Clark Olympics snub from USA Basketball. World B feels her presence could be a factor in growing the women's game. Bruce feels she has conducted herself properly in the wake of the "controversy." Ross feels her lack of presence on the team will be a good factor in building tram chemistry.
40:45 ... UConn head coach Dan Hurley rejected the offer from the Lakers and is staying in college. The Lakers must be smarting from this snub.
47:32 ... Bruce's final thought is on the Hulu series "Clipped," which is about Donald Sterling and is quite entertaining
48:05 .... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on recycled Celtics uniform numbers
2:05 Opening thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals matchup before diving deeper into things
5:18 Breaking down the backcourt battle in the series
11:00 Does Jaylen Brown open up the game guarding Luka?
14:40 A deeper look into the frontcourts of each team
19:17 Derrick Jones Jr’s potential impact on the series defensively
26:56 Bruce raises a question in regards to the Mavericks shot blocking big’s impact in this series
30:41 Reviewing the benches of both teams. Which team has the better bench?
35:25 Ross on Jaden Hardy’s impressive play & stock rising during the Mavs playoff run
36:31 A look into the upcoming coaching battle in the finals
41:24 Bruce points out the similarities between Joe Mazzula & Erik Spoelstra in their early coaching days
44:42 Ross shares his Best Bets heading into the NBA Finals
45:57 The crew shares their NBA Finals predictions, who will be crowned NBA Champs?
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Bruce introduces the co-hosts
0:41 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read
1:45 ... Show #106 honors Celtics great Bill Russell and we segue into a tribute to Bill Walton
2:54 ... World B says Bill was probably the most gifted big man to ever play the game.
4:31 ... Bill was an unbelievably good passer and was one of the four best passing bigs of all time along woth Nikola Jokic, Arvydas Sabonis, and Domantas Sabonis.
6:12 ... Bruce reflects on his friendship with Bill and his memory of having lunch one day with Bill and running into the late Manute Bol in West Hartford, Connecticut.
8:21 ... The Celtics finished off the Pacers on Monday night to complete the four game sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.
9:46 ... Bruce was very happy to see Jaylen Brown win the Larry Bird Award as Eastern Conference Finals MVP. Brown's all around game was on full display in the series.
11:55 .... World B had kind words for Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, but feels Mazzulla is unfairly criticized and has done a great job.
13:29 ... Bruce points out that the Celtics' combined record is 76-20 (64-18 regular season and 12-2 in the playoffs). And Bruce points out how silly the critics can be when they bash the Celtics for their so called easy path to the Finals.
17:45 ... Bruce points out how our show had a major influence on the trade that Milwaukee made for Damian Lillard and how it freed up Jrue Holiday to join the Celtics.
21:45 ... The guys preview Tuesday's game #4 between Dallas and Minnesota to see who will meet Boston in the Finals. World B is exasperated at Minnesota's poor defense in the series against the Mavs. He also takes the Wolves to task saying "it's not so much what Dallas did to take a 3-0 series lead, it's what Minnesota didn't do."
24:36 ... Anthony Edwards has put up decent numbers against the Mavs, but Karl-Anthony Towns has been abysmal. Towns has shot just 3-22 from three point range against the Mavericks.
28:00 ... Bruce cites Towns' numbers in previous rounds as evidence of his decline against Dallas.
28:54 ... Bruce leads a discussion of the Dallas backcourt and has praise for Luka Doncic's improved defense. World B said Luka in the 4th quarter has been cold blooded.
35:16 .... World B feels that Boston's perimeter defense will be a huge factor against Luka and Kyrie Irving
45:55 ... Game #4 Predictions for Minnesota/Dallas
47:24 .... The guys react to the Cavaliers firing head coach JB Bickerstaff who appeared to get a raw deal after winning 99 games over the past two seasons.
50:33 ... Bruce feels that Cavs management made the Bickerstaff move in order to impress Donovan Mitchell.
51:26 ... Bruce jokes that Since ESPN announcer Doc Rivers took the Bucks job and ESPN announcer JJ Redick looks like the favorite to get the Lakers job, maybe ESPN's Doris Burke will be offered the Cavaliers job.
53:53 ... Final Thoughts ...
54:12 ... Bruce wraps it up and says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Initial reactions from the crew on Dallas winning Game 1
4:02 The Mavericks front line impressed tonight
8:28 Anthony Edwards’s performance
11:10 Unusual suspects stepping up for Minnesota
14:19 Does Chris Finch coaching behind the bench play a factor in this series?
16:46 Adjustments Minnesota must make moving forward
17:30 The ball in the cylinder violation, was it the right call?
19:55 Do the Wolves bigs need to stay home on Kyrie & Luka drives moving forward?
22:45 Did our series predictions change after tonight?
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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces Bruce and "World B."
0:48 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read
1:26 ... Ross tees things up and asks Bruce for his reaction. It was a dog fight and Bruce was super impressed with Indiana's defense.
3:10 ... World B feels that Indiana has a lot of solid guys off their bench and their adjustments got them back in the game after a slow start.
4:39 ... Ross pointed out that Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell made solid contributions off the bench and Bruce contrasted them with Boston's lack of bench production in game one other than Peyton Pritchard.
6:02 ... Indiana has young legs, a great coach, and had a great game plan in game one.
6:18 ... Ross and Bruce discussed Myles Turner's huge 18 point first half but were mystified that the Pacers stopped giving him the ball in the second half and he finished with just 23.
7:34 ... Ross and World B discuss the huge performance from Jrue Holiday and how he was one of Boston's saviors in game one.
9:07 ... Bruce pays tribute to Jrue Holiday and how he always does the little things that contribute to winning games.
10:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion of Jayson Tatum and how he made some questionable decisions but still came up big when it was needed.
12:31 ... Ross asks World B about the events leading up to Jaylen Brown's tying three pointer from the corner in the final seconds ... everyone felt it was a huge mistake that Pascal Siakam chose not to foul Brown before he got the shot off. World B cited several other instances where the Pacers were sloppy and made mental mistakes.
15:23 ... Bruce asked the guys about the discrepancy in free throw opportunities (30-10 in Boston's favor) ... Ross had no issue with the whistle and didn't feel there any real issues with the calls.
16:41 ... Indiana had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation and Tyrese Haliburton chose not to take a long three but Bruce pointed out that Haliburton faced relentless defense all night long but still played really well in spite of that decision.
19:30 ... Bruce asks Coach Ross if he feels the Pacers will shake off this loss or will it linger into Thursday. Ross feels the Pacers will be resilient and play well in game two.
21:08 ... World B feels Indiana has a good game plan and had Boston on its heels defensively and that could be a recipe for future success.
22:50 ... Former Celtic Aaron Nesmith played great for the Pacers and seemed to have a chip on his shoulder.
24:23 ... Game two predictions ...
26:34 ... Ross says goodbye and teases tomorrow night's show.
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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome, introduces fellow co-hosts Bruce and "World B."
0:38 ... Episode #103 honors Jaden McDaniels of Minnesota, who wears uniform #3.
0:53 ... Live commercial read for Bet Online.
1:26 ... Ross tees up the discussion of the Pacers winning game 7 against the Knicks on Sunday.
3:56 ... Bruce felt that nobody could have anticipated the way the Pacers offense performed.
6:02 ... World B has a stat on Indiana's offense on Sunday that is remarkable.
6:50 ... Ross delivers flowers to TJ McConnell, whose play off the bench was a huge factor for Indiana.
7:31 ... Ross tees up a discussion previewing the Pacers/Celtics series and wonders if a Boston team missing Kristaps Porzingis can handle Indiana's Myles Turner, who has been a huge factor at both ends of the court.
10:05 ... Ross expects a fast paced series and World B feels like bettors should take "the overs."
12:30 ... Bruce feels that "The Wardens" (Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) will be Boston's secret weapons against the young Pacers guards (Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton). He is also excited to watch the individual matchup between Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam.
13:50 ... Ross wonders if Boston's ball movement will suffer if they try to hunt mismatches but Bruce feels Jaylen Brown will be unstoppable and will likely be Boston's leading scorer against the Pacers.
15:48 ... World B says there is more pressure on Boston than on any other team and if they are locked up in a tight battle, will they be able to respond successfully? World B feels they will.
17:04 ... Bruce feels that Jrue Holiday's presence and calming influence will be a difference maker in "late game" situations for the Celtics. World B feels Jayson Tatum will improve his shooting the rest of the way after shooting just 28% from downtown through the first two rounds.
18:56 ... Predictions ... everyone picks Boston
19:15 ... Ross tees up the game 7 discussion on Timberwolves/Nuggets from Sunday ... Bruce feels that Denver depended too much on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and Minnesota shut everyone else down.
21:20 ... World B takes a bow as he was very high on Minnesota all season long. The way the Wolves shut down Denver's offense was unbelievable.
23:24 ... As great as Jokic is, he did not "come up big" late in the game and may have been worn down by Minnesota's bigs. The Wolves dominated at the free throw line because their aggressive play caused them to get more whistles from the refs.
26:02 ... Ross points out how Mike Conley of the Wolves is a huge factor in organizing the team and making huge shots in clutch situations.
27:20 ... Ross initiates the discussion on the Mavs/Wolves series ... Bruce feels Luka Doncic will "do Luka things," but Kyrie Irving needs to be more like the guy who played against the Clippers in round one and less like the Kyrie who played against OKC in round two.
28:37 ... Ross asks World B if the Dallas frontcourt has the physical toughness to rebound effectively against the Wolves.
30:31 ... Bruce feels that the three Minnesota bigs will be too much for the young Dallas Bigs. PJ Washington has also been a huge factor for the Mavs.
31:52 ... Predictions ... everyone chooses Minnesota
35:09 ... Bruce's one liner is on the extra 48 Minutes shows this week
36:10 ... World B's one liner is on ESPN's coverage of Pacers/Knicks game 7 and how is was tough to watch.
39:28 ... Ross's one liner congratulates Brandin Podziemski and GG Jackson for making the two All-Rookie teams.
40:18 ... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions
10:28 Pacers/Knicks Series Overview & Game 5 Predictions
21:25 Timberwolves/Nuggets Series Overview & Game 5 Predictions
27:08 Thunder/Mavericks Series Overview
32:57 Head Coaching Firings, Hirings, & Openings
33:07 Phoenix Suns firing Frank Vogel & hiring Mike Budenholzer
39:38 Charles Lee named the new head coach for the Charlotte Hornets
44:12 The latest on the LA Lakers coaching vacancy & potential candidates for the job
49:28 The Atlanta Hawks win the NBA Draft Lottery
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0:00 ... Welcome to episode #101 and intro panelists
0:51 ... Episode #101 in honor of Tracy McGrady
1:16 ... Live Bet Online Read
1:44 ... Bruce introduces special guest Steve Bulpett of HEAVY.com ... Bruce designated Steve as the second greatest Massachusetts native of Greek heritage, trailing only the "Golden Greek" Harry Agannis.
3:42 ... Discussion of game one of Pacers/Knicks, won by the Knicks in a very close game
14:05 ... Cavaliers/Celtics game one preview which begins on Tuesday night
28:01 ... Mavericks/Thunder game one preview which begins on Tuesday night
36:19 ... Timberwolves/Nuggets game two reaction and series discussion
45:40 ... Discussion on the LA Lakers & Clippers and what their respective futures look like. Included is a discussion on the firing of Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. Some have blamed LeBron James for Ham's dismissal.
52:11 ... Bruce isn't buying Lakers stock and also feels like Jimmy Butler is done in Miami and could well sign with the Clippers as their latest aging injured veteran.
54:00 ... We end with a brief discussion of Greek cuisine as we say goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap & Reactions as Boston moves ahead 3-1 in the series
8:26 Timberwolves sweep the Suns
13:19 An early presumptive thought on a Timberwolves/Nuggets Round 2 Matchup
17:01 Jalen Brunson & the Knicks keep on rolling
23:16 Bucks on the brink of elimination & Game 5 preview
29:09 Magic/Cavaliers Game 5 Preview
35:01 Mavericks/Clippers Game 5 Preview
41:30 Lightning Round of Playoff Questions
41:40 Who’s been the most impressive player in the playoffs
44:01 Who’s been the most disappointing player in the playoffs
47:01 Which team has a brighter future the Bucks or Suns?
49:54 Will Kevin Durant make another Finals appearance?
50:51 Will LeBron James make another Finals appearance?
52:34 Will Steph Curry make another Finals appearance?
54:34 The Thunder eliminate the Pelicans
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Sixers/Knicks Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions
9:42 Magic/Cavaliers Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions
15:56 Pacers/Bucks Series Game 1 Recap & Reactions to Playoff Dame
22:32 Pelicans/Thunder Game 1 Recap & Reactions
27:03 Heat/Celtics Game 1 Recap & Reactions
33:41 Mavericks/Clippers Game 1 Recap & Reactions
39:01 Suns/Timberwolves Game 1 Recap & Reactions
45:07 Lakes/Nuggets Game 1 Recap & Reactions with a live Game 2 Halftime Review
48:45 Bruce pays homage to his ESPN friend & colleague Howie Schwab
50:01 World B discusses his big takeaway from seeing the NBA Season Award finalists
51:27 Ross touches on Malik Monk’s likely departure from Sacramento
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0:00 ... Opening animation, hello and welcome to episode #98 in honor of Jason Collins.
0:55 ... Bet Online live commercial read
1:23 ... Lakers/Pelicans play in preview
7:17 ... Warriors/Kings play in preview
13:25 ... Heat/76ers play in preview
18:15 ... Hawks/Bulls play in preview
22:01 ... Suns/Timberwolves series preview
29:08 ... Mavericks/Clippers series preview
34:00 ... Pacers/Bucks series preview
43:05 ... Cavaliers/Magic series preview
48:25 ... Bruce's "one liner" on what he hated the most this season
49:24 ... Ross's "one liner" on what he loved AND hated the most this season
50:11 ... World B's "one liner" on all the 60 loss teams this season
50:58 ... Ross goodbye and see you next time ...
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Brandin provides his thoughts on UConn winning the National Championship game
3:05 Brandin discusses his mindset on always betting on himself
4:02 What it would mean to Brandin to make the NBA All-Rookie Team in a loaded draft class
5:25 The biggest adjustment Brandin’s had to make from college to the NBA
6:41 Brandin’s initial reaction once selected 19th overall by the Golden State Warriors
8:24 What Brandin has learned from playing with 4 future Hall of Famers
10:22 How Brandin has adjusted to the Warriors unique offensive style of play
11:33 Brandin shares insight into how he’s become one of the best rebounding guards in the NBA
13:17 How is Steve Kerr preparing the Warriors youth for more responsibilities in the future
14:41 How’s Brandin feeling about the team heading into the final week of the season?
16:14 Leading the league in charges taken, how is Brandin gaining his defensive advantages?
18:05 Have any opposing players given Brandin a hard time about how many charges he takes?
18:58 Brandin on his ambitions to play for the Polish National Team & his offseason plans
20:27 Brandin’s “Welcome to the NBA” moments this season
21:42 Brandin on Trayce Jackson-Davis’s development throughout their rookie seasons
22:56 The one thing Brandin misses the most from back home in Wisconsin
23:34 What’s it like being on the court with Steph Curry when he catches fire
25:03 Brandin on having to guard fellow Santa Clara star Jalen Williams in the NBA
26:21 Who’s been the toughest players to guard this season?
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Ross surprises Bruce & World B with a quick trivia question
2:07 An examination of the Top 3 teams out West
2:26 Oklahoma City Thunder
6:40 Minnesota Timberwolves
10:45 Denver Nuggets
15:31 The ongoing battle in the East for very key playoff slots
16:10 Cleveland Cavaliers
19:57 New York Knicks
23:11 Ross jabs Bruce with the Celtics recent losses to the Hawks
23:49 Joel Embiid set to return this week for the 76ers?
28:39 A look at the rest of the West’s playoff picture
28:50 Who’s the better team: Dallas Mavericks or New Orleans Pelicans?
33:18 Are the LA Clippers lurking having won 4 straight games?
36:35 An ugly battle for the 7th seed between the Phoenix Suns & Sacramento Kings
40:26 The Golden State Warriors now have 4 straight road wins
43:55 Did the Houston Rockets blew their playoff chances with Sunday’s loss?
46:44 Is this UCONN Men’s team the sickest squad we’ve seen in awhile?
49:36 Final 1 liners to close out the show!
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to episode 95 in honor of Juan Toscano Anderson ... our guest this week is ESPN's Tim Legler.
1:13 ... Ross live Bet Online commercial read
1:51 ... Bruce introduces his long-time friend and colleague Tim Legler of ESPN with a story about the biggest night of his NBA career.
3:37 ... Bruce and Legs discuss whether the Celtics have peaked too soon ... Legs wondered if the big lead has made them complacent but he feels Boston is the most complete team in the NBA.
6:13 ... Ross asks Legs about the Bucks as they gear up for the playoffs ... Legs feels Joe Mazzulla is much more comfortable this season while the Bucks hired Doc Rivers to replace a rookie coach. The Bucks are playing well defensively due to Doc making them accountable.
9:00 ... Damian Lillard is adjusting to being on a team with a teammate who is better than him. The Bucks have made him a believer.
9:56 ... The Knicks don't want to finish 4th because they'll get Boston in the second round ... injuries have hurt the team and they might not be at their best until next season, but they can still be a dangerous playoff team.
12:48 ... Bruce asks Legs about how Tom Thibodeau has not overused his guys, and that the injuries to key Knicks players were freakish, not from overuse.
14:59 ... The Cavaliers have really missed Donovan Mitchell and their record without him is dismal ... but players who miss time and comeback healthy for the playoffs usually have more energy due to being idle. Legs compares Joel Embiid's situation to Mitchell. The Cavs are in trouble and might lose in the first round ...
17:58 ... Ross asks about Embiid's possible return ... Legs says Embiid's injury (meniscus) is not like a pulled muscle, once he's fixed and feels good -- play him. But good health and getting into a good rhythm are two different things and his first games will be intense affairs.
20:35 ... If Embiid comes back and is injected into a first round series, it will be the biggest "X-Factor" in first round playoff history.
21:04 ... We discuss the Houston Rockets and their long shot bid to knock the Warriors out of the Play in ... Legs thinks the Rockets/Warriors game on April 4th is a game to circle on your calendars.
23:12 .. Denver looks ready for another deep run and Legs discusses how the Wolves, Mavs, and Thunder could all threaten Denver. Minnesota's defense is great, but can they close out games? OKC is a young team that lacks playoff experience. Dallas could end up being the last team standing against the Nuggets. Legs trusts Luka in clutch situations.
26:38 ... Bruce asks Legs about the Thunder and whether rebounding will be their downfall in the postseason. Legs agrees and points out that Chet Holmgren is tall but thin and has trouble maintaining position down low. Legs also feels OKC's 3 point shooting may be lacking.
30:32 ... Ross asks if Legs was surprised at OKC's lack of pursuit of "bigs" at the trade deadline. Legs riffs on Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively and their 82% combined shooting.
32:42 ... The Wizards have won 3 straight, jeopardizing their lottery position and as a former Bullet and Wizard, Legs has been depressed watching his old team all season. Even Detroit has more hope because they have young studs like Cade Cunningham while the Wiz have Jordan Poole. Legs tells a funny story about Poole and says he's enjoying "the direct deposit every two weeks."
35:23 ... World B asks Legs about the franchise moving to Virginia. Legs feels a move will help the franchise shed its "corporate" feel playing in downtown DC.
36:34 ... The New Orleans Pelicans have missed Brandon Ingram and Legs is concerned his absence could cause the team to stumble because he can create good shots when the shot clock is winding down and that is hard to replace. They may be under the radar but they have three key positions filled with Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Ingram (when healthy). They'll be a problem in the playoffs.
38:57 ... Legs eviscerates the Suns over their loss to Milwaukee ... Phoenix has really pissed him off ... the Suns lost to San Antonio on Monday without Wemby. Legs is simply irate and jokes about kicking the Suns out of the league due to their pathetic effort.
42:43 ... World B asks about the return of Russell Westbrook and what impact he'll have down the stretch for the Clippers. He plays every single minute as hard as he can and is an energizer off the bench. Legs believes they'll reach a higher gear before the playoffs start.
45:29 ... World B asks why the Clippers are losing so many winnable games. If Kawhi has another gear, he can take more control over games but has mostly been pacing himself. As Kawhi goes, so go the Clippers.
48:16 ... If the Warriors play the Lakers in a play in game, Ross asks Legs if he favors LeBron or Curry. Legs picks the Lakers because LeBron has Anthony Davis and Steph doesn't.
50:02 ... Bruce asks Legs, the former 3 Point champion about Caitlin Clark and if he would like to see her at All Star Weekend shooting threes against an NBA three point specialist as Sabrina Ionescu did with Steph Curry this year. Legs says Curry should always be the NBA shooter and he also came up with a creative idea for Caitlin, Sabrina, and the Splash Brothers.
52:22 ... Ross asks Legs about the NCAA Tournament and he likes Houston to win it all. But he also feels UConn is the most complete team out there.
53:19 ... Ross tees up "Parting Shots" and Bruce hammers Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Chet Holmgren for their lame ATT commercial. Legs jumps in and bashes the Jimmy Butler/Jaime Jacquez commercial and wonders if Holmgren ever has any fun playing basketball.
54:58 ... World B says Khris Middleton's return will make them a real threat to win the east.
56:23 ... Ross does a best bet on Milwaukee vs the Lakers on Tuesday night.
57:08 ... Legs says the movie "Arthur The King" with Mark Wahlberg is a "must see" and we should all see it when it comes out. It's the story of a remarkable dog!
58:50 Ross wraps it up, thanks Legs, and says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:35 Instant Bucks/Celtics Post Game Recap & Reactions
10:56 Quick NCAA Championship Predictions!
12:16 Are the Miami Heat lurking around as threats this year?
16:42 The New York Knicks continue to impress & stay hot out West
20:53 Will Joel Embiid return this season? If so, are the 76ers an instant playoff threat?
24:52 The Orlando Magic are streaking
28:20 Bleav or Dis-Bleav? Will the Pacers “Siakaburton” get healthy & peak at the right time?
30:50 Is there anyone out West that can challenge the Denver Nuggets out West?
34:45 Is time running out for LeBron James to win another championship?
38:14 Western Spice courtesy of the Clippers, Pelicans, & Warriors
46:11 One liner endings from the 48 Minutes Crew
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0:00 ... Hello and welcome to the show ... Episode #93 is in honor of Metta World Peace ... then Ross introduces the panel
0:59 ... Bet online live commercial read
1:43... Bruce welcomes Jared Greenberg to the show ... who points out another player who wore #93 (PJ Brown)
2:36 ... Jared discusses his new show called "Crunch Time" on the NBA app and shares details on why the show is so valuable to NBA fans.
5:06 ... Can the Warriors hang onto their play-in spot and make the postseason now that Chris Paul is back?
6:43 ... Bruce asks Jared about Chris Paul "T-ing up" official Matt Myers after Myers "T-d" Paul up on Wednesday night. Jared was impressed with Myers' demeanor in the moment.
8:25 ... World B asks Jared for his opinion on the Sacramento Kings and how high their ceiling is. Jared points out that it's hard to go from "good to great," and that's where the Kings are right now. It is harder to do that than to go from from "bad to good."
10:31 ... What about Domantas Sabonis and his spot on the MVP ladder. Jared feels his numerous triple doubles have not led to enough wins so he isn't a top candidate.
12:14 ... The Phoenix Suns could win the west but their injuries have plagued them all season and there is danger of those woes continuing into the postseason.
13:58 ... The New Orleans Pelicans have quietly been excellent this season and Jared feels they have a huge upside heading into the playoffs and are possibly the most talented team "top to bottom" in the NBA.
16:50 ... Jonas Valenciunas of the Pelicans could be a matchup nightmare in the postseason.
17:56 ... The crew discusses the teams currently seeded 7-10 in the west and which ones could make real noise in the playoffs. Dallas and the Lakers don't impress him but the Warriors and Suns do.
20:32 ... Jared feels the Lakers will stay in the play-in hunt despite being bad on the road and having 9 of their final 15 games away from home.
21:35 ... Ross initiates a discussion on the Milwaukee Bucks, but Jared feels that despite their talent, they will not be a threat to the Celtics.
24:16 ... Jared feels the Celtics will not need motivation and will be totally focused on the postseason despite their mostly unscathed cruise through the regular season.
25:36 ... Jared is not concerned that Boston doesn't cause opposing teams to foul them and get into foul trouble due to all the three point shots the Celtics jack up.
27:31 ... Jared agrees with Brian Scalabrine that star players should play MORE minutes and not FEWER minutes as they prepare for the playoffs.
31:15 ... The Knicks have a lot of players who play big minutes and Jared expects Mitchell Robinson to return this season before Julius Randle. He also feels that the Knicks could be more dangerous in the postseason than Cleveland, Milwaukee, and every other eastern conference team not named Boston.
36:36 ... The Orlando Magic have been a nice surprise, but Jared feels that Oklahoma City has been THE top surprise team in the league this season.
37:35 ... Ross and Jared discuss the chances for the Timberwolves to do well in the playoffs with Karl-Anthony Towns injured. While they're a great defensive team, they won't have enough offense without Towns.
38:59 ... Jared shares his thoughts on the race for MVP this season. Had Joel Embiid not been injured, it very well might have been him. There are up to 8 legit candidates but Nikola Jokic is Jared's pick at this point.
40:21 ... Jared and the crew discuss some of his favorite interview subjects and who stands out and we all agree that Michael Malone of the Nuggets is at or near the top of the heap.
42:57 ... Jared shares more details about his whiparound show on the NBA App called "Crunch Time" and why it's a "must watch" for serious NBA fans.
45:16 ... Ross wraps it up and thanks Jared for joining us ... bye bye
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