Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' 105-104 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Jason reacts to the biggest highlights from the game, discusses what he expects from the 76ers' matchup with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, and breaks down how the loser will fare in their matchup with the Hawks or Bulls. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. With Denver having eight straight wins over Los Angeles, including a 4-0 sweep in last season's Western Conference Finals, Jason discusses the key matchups the Lakers must win in order to turn the tide in this matchup. Later, Jason breaks down film from prior Lakers-Nuggets games and shares his series prediction. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-106 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses what's next for LeBron and the Lakers with a matchup against Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets next. Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 118-94 blow out loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, shares his thoughts on Kings-Pelicans, and discusses what's next for Golden State following a disappointing end to their season. #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Lakers beat Pelicans 18:42 - Kings blow out Warriors 23:44 - How Kings stack up vs. Pelicans 25:00 - What's next for Warriors? 26:32 - Favorite Warriors dynasty momentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the impact of Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, breaks down film from prior matchups this season, and shares who he expects to advance to the second round. #volume Timeline: 00:00 - Pacers have had success vs. Bucks 04:11 - Impact of Giannis injury 07:49 - How Milwaukee will defend Indiana 15:49 - Keys for both teams when Pacers have ball 18:11 - How Pacers will defend Bucks 20:49 - Keys for both teams when Bucks have ball 21:56 - Jason's Prediction 24:05 - Pacers-Bucks Film StudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason previews the biggest factors, breaks down film from previous Phoenix-Minnesota games, and picks a winner for the series. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic's matchup with Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers and discusses playoff scenarios for LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:52 - Suns-Timberwolves Predictions 28:14 - Suns-Wolves Film Breakdown 01:11:33 - Magic-Cavs Predictions 01:18:57 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA playoffs! They start with the MVP race (4:00) and whether Luka will be taking home the hardware or if Jokic wins his third in a row. Colin asks whether Luka is the greatest scorer we’ve ever seen (7:30) but worries his usage could impact his playoff performance (10:30) They identify what’s missing from the Lakers offense (12:30) and why Kevin Durant hasn’t been the leader that Phoenix needs (17:00) They project how the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00) Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00) Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf previews the NBA Play-In games featuring LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers facing off against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans as well as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason shares his prediction for both games and looks ahead to more matchups as the NBA Playoffs are set to kick off. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Lakers-Pelicans 09:38 - West Playoff Matchups 11:30 - Lakers set to face Pelicans 13:37 - Warriors-Kings series 17:55 - How Lakers-Nuggets matchup would look 19:22 - East Playoff MatchupsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf and the Nerd Sesh guys debate whether there is anybody in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury prevent the Bucks from having a shot? Can Joel Embiid finally break through after struggling against the Celtics in the past? Or do the New York Knicks have enough star power alongside Jalen Brunson to truly challenge Boston? Jason Timpf is joined by the guys at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming first round series between Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs. The guys discuss how this series has potential to be the best of the entire first round as the two squared off in both 2020 and 2021. With superstars all over both teams, are you taking Luka and Kyrie, or Kawhi, Paul George, and James Harden? #volume Timeline: 04:00 Why the Celtics will dominate the East 20:10 Mavs vs Clippers previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the guys over at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs. The guys debate whether Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns should be taken seriously in the Western Conference. Jason believes they are a contender to win an NBA championship based on their offensive firepower while the Nerd Sesh guys don’t have the Suns in their top 10. The guys then discuss whether there is any team in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Giannis Antetokounmpo will be hampered with a calf injury, and Joel Embiid is still ramping up from meniscus surgery. Jason and the Nerd Sesh duo dive into the Western Conference play-in games and debate whether LeBron James and the Lakers or Steph Curry and the Warriors can win their way in. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reveals his TOP 3 NBA championship contenders in Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets as we approach the NBA playoffs. Jason then dives into the film of the Denver Nuggets' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Miami Heat. Jason then answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from around the NBA. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 06:00 - #3 Dallas Mavericks 16:40 - #2 Boston Celtics 23:00 - #1 Denver Nuggets 33:00 - Nuggets Wolves film session 67:30 - Mavericks Heat film session 79:00 - Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his Top 10 NBA Contenders list with Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns and Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers. What needs to happen for each of these star-studded rosters to make a run at the NBA Finals? And who does Jason trust more between Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal or Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden? Later, Jason breaks down film from LA's 105-92 routing of Phoenix and discusses how things fell apart so quickly for the Suns to the point where they trailed 35-4 in the first quarter. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - #5 Contender: Suns 18:09 - #4 Contender: Clippers 28:57 - Clippers vs. Suns film breakdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 134-120 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses how this loss could be detrimental for LA's NBA Playoff chances. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 10 contenders heading into the NBA Playoffs, this time discussing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses whether he believes in Shai, Chet Holmgren, and OKC despite their young team and also breaks down why you can never count out LeBron, Anthony Davis, and LA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:42 #7 Oklahoma City Thunder 20:00 #6 Los Angeles Lakers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down film for the LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and explains how LA is finding it's groove at the right time. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. What problems are still plaguing Milwaukee? Jason continues to break down film on the Indiana Pacers' win over the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's big night in the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Houston Rockets, and lastly shares teams 10-7 in his Top 10 contenders ahead of the NBA Playoffs, including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:38 - How Lakers have figured it out 29:47 - Bucks fall apart vs. Knicks 49:55 - Heat-Pacers film breakdown 53:45 - Rockets-Mavericks film breakdown 63:00 - Top 10 Contenders Teams 10-8 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down how Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' offense has become even better since the All-Star break, and shares why Jaylen Brown's resurgence is one of the key's to Boston's success. Later, Jason reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets and provides a film study on Golden State outsmarted Houston in screen concepts. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:13 - How Celtics offense continues to improve 15:12 - Film Study: Jaylen Brown dominating in post 33:30: Film Study: How Warriors punished Rockets 47:00 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 122-101 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason breaks down film to show how the Phoenix offense has evolved this season to the point where he now views them as the biggest threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. Later, Jason discusses how the San Antonio Spurs should build around Victor Wembanyama and the news that New York Knicks' forward Julius Randle will miss the rest of the NBA season. Does this completely eliminate New York from contention? #volume #herd Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:30 - How Suns have improved 12:16 - Film Study: Suns offense vs. Cavaliers 27:15 - Film Study: Suns defense vs. Cavaliers 40:35 - How should Spurs build around Wemby? 46:00 - Julius Randle out for seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 104-100 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his thoughts on what is next for both Western Conference contenders. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Caitlin Clark and Iowa beating Angel Reese and LSU to advance to the NCAA women's Final Four. Jason explains how Caitlin Clark has been so dominant, and helped make the women's tournament must watch TV. Jason then dives into the Phoenix Suns win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from across the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Women's NCAA Tournament 23:02 - Suns light up Pelicans 29:31 - NBA Mailbag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks’ 7-game winning streak, and discusses how the Mavs are a legitimate threat in the West. Jason then explains how much time LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have left to win another NBA championship before he retires, and drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 06:00 - Mavericks on fire 26:30 - Thunder stun Knicks 37:52 - Will LeBron James play in NBA Finals again? 45:06 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' 104-97 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason discusses why he believes Phoenix is the biggest threat to take down Denver in the NBA Playoffs, and whether he thinks it will actually happen. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to discuss the NBA Playoffs Play-In picture as we head into the final month of the season. Who is more likely to survive a play-in game between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors? Later, the guys debate who is under more pressure to win the NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks? The guys continue by discussing whether Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets are an unstoppable force in their quest for back-to-back titles. What's a better title pick: Denver or The Field? The show ends with Jason sharing his most egregious basketball takes of the year with the Nerds, and some very fun reactions. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Who makes West play-in? 11:36 - Best chance to survive play-in: Lakers or Warriors? 20:30 - Who Lakers want to avoid 25:02 - Who Warriors want to avoid 30:40 - Ideal matchups in East first round 41:43 - More urgency to win title: Celtics or Bucks? 53:28 - Nuggets or field to win NBA Finals? 01:04:00 - Jason's worst basketball takes of the yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 113-100 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares what makes Jokic impossible to defend. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment hitting on LeBron James possibly leaving the Lakers, the future of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and much more! Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 06:15 - Knicks-Nuggets reaction 20:47 - NBA Mailbag #Herd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss how much hope is left for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers with a little under a month remaining in the NBA season. What are the injury updates for Christian Wood, Gabe Davis, and Jarred Vanderbilt? Is it time to move off of the LeBron-AD foundation? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - When will injured Lakers return? 13:09 - What to make of Lakers past few games 24:16 - Is there another level to Lakers? 28:07 - Will Lakers escape the play-in? (potential clip) 25:22 - Is it time to move off LeBron & AD foundation? 53:53 - Check out Jovan's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-112 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason breaks down Denver's scorching-hot run coming out of the All-Star break and discusses why Anthony Edwards' ceiling is as high as anyone in the NBA. Later, Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Episode 1 of 'Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick' before diving into an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:30 - Nuggets beat Timberwolves 11:51 - Concerns with Jokic jump shot? 15:48 - Anthony Edwards' unlimited ceiling 24:32 - Wolves takeaways 29:06 - 'Mind the Game' reaction 49:11 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-112 loss to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the impact of New York's physical presence and problems it can present a team like Golden State. Later, Jason reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers' 98-91 win over the Miami Heat before answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Knicks jump Warriors from start 11:20 - Knicks physically overwhelming 12:25 - Why physicality can destroy Golden State 20:25 - Heat-76ers 31:34 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kyrie Irving’s game-winning shot over Nikola Jokic to lift his Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets. Jason then dives into the Milwaukee Bucks' 140-129 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Timeline (Timestaps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Mavericks stun Nuggets 13:00 - Kyrie's insane shot 18:15 - No need to panic for Denver 29:00 - Bucks blow out Suns 43:00 - Is Kyrie Irving most skilled player ever? 51:00 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors massive 128-121 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, Anthony Davis' injury, and his major takeaways for both Western Conference contenders moving forward. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 98-91 win over De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. How dangerous will New York be as they get closer to full strength? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Warriors-Lakers Reaction 33:15 - Knicks-Kings ReactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ dominant 127-112 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. How concerning is this loss for Phoenix? Later, Jason breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 126-119 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Next, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including his reaction to Isiah Thomas' comments to Draymond Green about Kevin Durant saving Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:50 - Celtics bully Suns 22:48 - Mavericks-Thunder 32:22 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat 100-88 as Denver continues to look unstoppable while in pursuit of winning back-to-back NBA championships. Jason recaps the Chicago Bulls beating the Indiana Pacers, and answers fan mailbag questions on the hottest topics from around the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Nuggets-Heat reaction 13:20 - Denver wins with defense 14:20 - Jimmy Butler disappoints 17:37 - Bulls stay hot vs. Pacers 32:57 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-107 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his thoughts on both Western Conference contenders moving forward as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. Is there any hope for Los Angeles? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' 121-111 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Will Shai be a reliable number one option in the NBA Playoffs? Later, Jason discusses the Andrew Wiggins-Brandin Podziemski feud for the Warriors, the 90s basketball debate raging on social media, and much more! #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:02 - Pacers take down Thunder 012:25 - Indiana's starting 5 15:18 - Tyrese Haliburton 18:30 - Why Thunder struggled 23:20 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant leading the Phoenix Suns past Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he answers fan mailbag questions on the most pressing topics in the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 05:35 - Suns beat Cavaliers 22:39 - Warriors win without Steph Curry 27:46 - Breaking down Victor Wembanyama 46:25 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games from around the NBA this weekend. Jason recaps Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics big win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns and how the Celtics have gotten back on track as they look to close out the regular season before a championship push. Jason then discusses the Lakers playoff chances as they currently sit in the 9th seed, while only being two games out of the 6th seed in the western conference. Jason then gives his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets jumped the Boston Celtics for Jason’s top spot. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:00 - Celtics big win vs. Suns 20:45 - Lakers getting hot 41:20 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. Later, Jason shares his takeaways from Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' 114-108 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 113-111 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' blowing a 19-point lead in their 130-120 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 05:20 - Celtics-Nuggets 010:56 - Heat-Mavericks 21:00 - Timberwolves-Pacers 27:14 - Kings-Lakers 38:54 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest highlights from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is "by far" the best player in the world, how Denver constructed the perfect lineup, Jaylen Brown's huge night, and his major problem with Jayson Tatum. Was this a preview of the NBA Finals? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Nikola Jokic "by far" best player in world 08:30 - How Nuggets found success vs. Celtics defense 17:27 - Nuggets way better than Celtics in crunch time 21:04 - Denver's immaculate lineup 24:58 - Aaron Gordon is "immensely valuable" to Nuggets 26:28 - Peyton Watson master performance 27:57 - Jamal Murray's down night 29:06 - Jaylen Brown's unbelievable game 32:51 - Jayson Tatum MUST get more aggressive 34:54 - No one on Boston can guard JokicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 125-90 blowout win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Golden State's dominant night, and discusses the futures of both teams as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' OT win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason explains how Kevin Durant took over late in the game and in overtime to defeat the NBA champs in what was a rare bad night for Jokic. Jason then breaks down the Boston Celtics' collapse to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this cause for concern for Boston, or just a slip up in the midst of a dominating regular season. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:34 - Suns take down Nuggets in OT 010:03 - Suns defense steps up 12:47 - Kevin Durant takes over 14:55 - Rare bad night for Nikola Jokic 21:00 - Celtics collapse vs. Cavaliers 38:18 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ 140-88 blowout win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant to this point, and debates whether any team will be able to beat them in a seven-game series. Jason then reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers’ 89-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s big win over the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Can anyone knock the Celtics off the top spot? Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 05:45 - Celtics embarrass Warriors 17:03 - Thunder stifle Suns 33:29 - Clippers-Timberwolves rock fight 44:47 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 124-114 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses how Jokic and Jamal Murray continuously outplay LeBron and Anthony Davis in clutch situations as well as his biggest issues with Darvin Ham's approach for Los Angeles. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant 138-110 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. What has Boston done differently that has Jason beyond excited for their potential? And what silver linings can Mavericks fans take from a disappointing road trip. The show ends with Jason answering listener mailbag questions hitting on Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, and the biggest stars in the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 04:49 - Nuggets-Lakers familiar story 28:03 - Celtics demolish Mavericks 38:54 - Mavericks completely fail road test 43:54 - Mailbag questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 103-97 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares why Nikola Jokic is the NBA's ultimate closer. How much will Jamal Murray's ankle injury impact Denver down the home stretch of the NBA season? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Is LeBron James responsible for the current state of the Lakers? #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:43 - Nuggets take down Heat 11:45 - Why Nuggets starting 5 works 13:08 - Michael Porter Jr. steps up 14:41 - Nuggets hold off Miami run 18:55 - Bam Adebayo weakness 22:53 - NBA Mailbag 23:05 - How stars impact teammate development 26:40 - Jabari Smith & Keegan Murray ceilings 28:43 - How good was Jason Timpf? 34:45 - What goes into a down shooting season? 42:12 - Playoff seeding drama 43:53 - Is LeBron responsible for state of Lakers? 47:25 - Jason's guitar skills / favorite bands 50:40 - Don't panic on Bucks 51:36 - Jason does not have Jokic over LeBron all-time 53:50 - Yes, Jokic peak is higher than Steph & KDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 110-99 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason reacts to the game's biggest highlights and shares his main takeaways for both teams. Is Golden State moving up his contenders list? #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 06:47 - Warriors beat Knicks 110-99 09:07 - Warriors unsung hero frustrates Brunson 13:14 - Golden State's dominant start 09:27 - Why Steph had been slumping 17:42 - Moses Moody gets under Jalen Brunson's skin 20:22 - Warriors must fix this issue 22:54 - Jonathan Kuminga was "unbelievable" 26:59 - Knicks injuries too much to overcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' incredible comeback in their 116-112 win over Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason discusses LeBron's epic 4th quarter performance as the Lakers overcame a 21-point deficit for a huge win. What does this mean for the Lakers moving forward? And what is the outlook for the Clippers, who have now lost 4 of their last 6 games. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 02:00 - Introduction 07:07 - Lakers massive comeback 09:00 - 3 reasons Lakers struggled early 14:00 - Darvin Ham's smart adjustment 21:00 - LeBron James' heroic performance 23:10 - Austin Reaves' underrated night 24:00 - Why Lakers fans should still believe 26:40 - Paul George absence felt 27:45 - Clippers get LeBron'dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Matt Modi of Betting Pros to discuss the best bets in the NBA as we approach the playoffs. Can anybody get in the way of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets oh repeating as NBA champs? Some of the best bets to make are Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics 117-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant the entire season, and if Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are ready to take that next step in winning an NBA championship. Jason then debates whether Jokic is better than prime Steph Curry and Kevin Durant as he impacts the Nuggets in so many ways. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 02:00 - Introduction 04:55 - Celtics lock down 76ers 06:33 - Jaylen Brown dominates inside 08:20 - Celtics embracing physical basketball 10:47 - Celtics late surge ends game 09:02 - Boston defense elevating 14:23 - Tyrese Maxey dominating 14:01 - Young Sixer impressing 21:07 - Jason's "Jokic vs. Curry & KD" take 24:08 - Jokic peak vs. LeBron peak 30:19 - Height doesn't matter in this conversation 32:03 - When was Steph best player in world? 33:34 - Comparing centers to guards/wings 35:55 - Peak Giannis vs. Jokic 37:13 - Jokic's all-time run 41:17 - Jokic nearly had 4 straight MVPsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 133-111 loss to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (3:30). Later, Jason reveals his Monday NBA power rankings featuring many familiar faces such as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics atop the list (27:20). Lastly, Jason answers mailbag questions (42:30) including why Steph Curry has struggled against Denver, how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can approach a series against the Celtics, and much more! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 123-113 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and what lies ahead for each of the Western Conference contenders. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' impressive 112-107 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Are the Bucks starting to find their groove? Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-103 loss against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from the game and discusses what he expects moving forward for both of these Western Conference contenders. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 03:30 Start 04:40 Lakers vs Suns reaction 19:00 Bucks picking up steam, beat Timberwolves 21:00 Nuggets defeat the WarriorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 123-113 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Jason discusses what has led to the improved Mavericks defense and what goes wrong for the Suns offense when Bradley Beal is out of the lineup. Later, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls and clarifies why he is slightly concerned about Boston's offense heading into the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Jason responds to JJ Redick's criticism on the state of sports media and shares why he believes the industry is in a great place. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 03:00 - Introduction 04:39 - Mavericks beat Suns 11:46 - Mavericks defense has been great 20:58 - Suns mediocre without Bradley Beal 27:23 - Celtics blow past Bulls 31:09 - How concerning is Celtics lack of interior offense? 41:19 - Responding to JJ Redick's take on sports media #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' dominant 128-110 win over Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing LeBron James. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discuses what he expects from both teams moving forward as the chase to the NBA Playoffs begins. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys debate whether LeBron James' Lakers or Steph Curry's Warriors will go on another NBA Finals run, if the Knicks or Thunder are a legitimate threat, and whether they expect Kevin Durant and the Suns to make noise in the Western Conference. The episode ends with Jason and Sam sharing their thoughts on the Mavericks, Heat, and 76ers who all fell just outside of their top ten. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys discuss why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again the team to beat, whether Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers should be considered the No. 2 contender, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks will "figure it out" before the NBA Playoffs begin. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.