Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf is joined by head NBA writer for the Athletic Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA Finials between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They both give their general thoughts on the matchup before discussing every strategy and game plan the Pacers could use to beat OKC, why Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are so important, and how tough it is to defend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Timeline 0:00 Start5:27 Series overview15:55 Pacers offense37:25 Pacers defense49:00 OKC historic greatness #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his series preview of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the dynamics from each team on both ends of the floor and how they can exploit matchups. How will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso, Lu Dort, and all of OKC’s athletes perform against Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith, and all the Pacers' speed? Jason answers that and gives his prediction for the series. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He discusses the big games from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton to beat Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns + how the Pacers match up in the NBA Finals vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. He discusses how Mikal Bridges played elite defense on Tyrese Haliburton + Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns dominating the other end of the floor.   #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the New York Knicks play an elite Game 5 to get a win vs. the Indiana Pacers and extend the Eastern Conference Finals. Both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were special in an effort to beat Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominating, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams doing their part to beat Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. He also discusses who should be the next Face of the NBA.   Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more.    #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He discusses Tyrese Haliburton’s incredible game and Pascal Siam’s strong play out-dueling Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Then he discusses how the Pacers could potentially match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder get a big Game 4 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-1 lead. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams having big games to beat Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd joins the show with Jason and they react live after the New York Knicks come back to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Indiana Pacers. They discuss Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns leading a big comeback over Tyrese Haliburton and if the Knicks have a chance in the rest of the series. They also discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA and how she’s lifting the league to new heights with the Indiana Fever. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoff action! They start with the Knicks overcoming a huge Pacers lead and give kudos to Karl-Anthony Towns for putting on an all-timer of a fourth quarter (3:30). They highlight the Pacers offense being “shook” after the Knicks late run and unable to recover (9:00) They both agree the series SHOULD be 2-1 and discuss the trend of teams winning consistently on the road this postseason (14:00). They pivot to the Wolves destroying the Thunder in game 3, and debate whether it was a fluke or something for OKC to worry about (24:00). They point to the Thunder’s unique style of play and swarming defense as part of what makes them so tough to beat, but explain why they are a vulnerable team when playing on the road (28:00). Colin compares the Pacers to the Nuggets championship team and questions whether they can have sustained success, and Jason argues the Thunder could potentially win multiple titles but the window is short (33:30).  Finally, they discuss the insane stat that Caitlin Clark is responsible for over a quarter of the WNBA’s revenue and more than tripled the value of the Indiana Fever and whether Clark is a “billion dollar athlete” (46:00). They weigh in on the Steph Curry comparisons, predict she’ll be the best player in the league in a year or two and explain how the WNBA make the most out of marketing their biggest star (52:00).   (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 reacts live to Minnesota Timberwolves blowout win vs the OKC Thunder. Jason applauds Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle for their ability to bother OKC’s defensive scheme, and previews what each team must do to win Game 4.  Jason wraps up with a mailbag to answer your questions.    #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's continued dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the OKC Thunder's Game 2 win. He discuses SGA's elite shot-making compared to his foul grifting and what the Wolves should do to try and come back in the Western Conference Finals. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Indiana Pacers stun Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 lead with a win over the New York Knicks. He discusses another impressive game from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam to overcome strong performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight    #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a big win in Game 2. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander living up to his MVP, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren continuing their strong play, Anthony Edwards being more aggressive but ultimately falling short.    Visit Microsoft.com/challengers to learn more.   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on EVERY PLAY from Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers’ epic Game 1 comeback vs. the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. He discusses all the huge shots by Aaron Nesmith, the defensive mistakes by Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Indiana Pacers make a wild comeback to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals over the New York Knicks. He discusses Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siam, and Myles Turner contributing big minutes to come back against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.  Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses the drastically different defensive strategies each team is going with, why it's been easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score than Anthony Edwards, and why Julius Randle needs to trust the kick out passes to his teammates. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having a great game, the OKC defense sparking a third quarter run, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle not quite providing enough offense, and more.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down every angle from the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses OKC being a big favorite, the challenges that Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle will face against their defense, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams can be effective, why Chet Holmgren could swing the series, and more.    #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs! They debate whether the Nuggets should blow it up and trade Jamal Murray following their playoff exit (3:30) and discuss the huge discrepancy between the east and the west (9:00). They dive into whether it’s over for the Celtics potential dynasty run after the injury to Jayson Tatum (17:30) and debate whether the Pacers are better than the Knicks (25:45). Finally, they highlight the importance of depth in the postseason (35:00) and why physicality is so important for playoff basketball (38:15) (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 reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. He discusses huge games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and OKC’s defense being too much for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon.    #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. He discusses the matchups between Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, and more. Finally he makes his pick in the series for who will advance to the NBA Finals.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to the New York Knicks beating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns were all excellent and Jaylen Brown / Derrick White simply did not have enough after Jayson Tatum's injury.   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Jason reacts live after the Denver Nuggets force Game 7 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses the big games from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to outplay Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, and what to expect in Game 7.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Luke Kornet leading the Boston Celtics to a Game 5 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks to extend the series.    #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate the Golden State Warriors after Anthony Edwards outplays Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga. Then he breaks down how Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics extended the series against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder get a massive win in Game 5 vs. the Denver Nuggets to take a 3-2 lead. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rising to the moment and beating Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in crunch time. Then he discusses Tyrese Haliburton leading the Indiana Pacers to a 4-1 series win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a huge win down the stretch of Game 4 against the Celtics. Then he looks at Anthony Edwards becoming a more versatile scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially off the catch.    #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle have big performances to outlast Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler in Steph Curry’s absence. Then he discusses the New York Knicks getting a 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics in a game where Jalen Brunson was spectacular but Jayson Tatum left with a late injury.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Knicks beating the Celtics in Game 5 to go up 3-1 and the NBA draft lottery. They start with a thrilling game 5 between the Knicks and Celtics and highlight a dominant performance by Jalen Brunson compared to a Celtics team that was completely out of rhythm outside of Jayson Tatum (4:00).  Colin points to Brunson landing with the Knicks as the key to him breaking out as a superstar (7:00).  Jason argues Brunson may be the best small guard in the league, and Colin puts him in a class with the best Knicks ever (9:15). They discuss the Celtics poor ball movement and shot selection as what led to them losing, but give huge props to Jayson Tatum for his incredible performance prior to going down with an injury (16:00). They break down the ripple effects of Tatum’s injury on the Celtics future and whether they might be forced to blow up an aging roster if Tatum is out for a year (19:15). Colin argues that the Knicks may be primed to be the dominant team in the East with the Celtics facing an uncertain future but Jason argues the Cavs and Pacers would like a word (22:00).  They pivot to the NBA draft lottery and the Mavericks landing the #1 overall pick despite long odds and the ability to draft Duke star Cooper Flagg, why the basketball gods just gave the Mavs possibly the greatest gift EVER and why the draft order couldn’t have gone better for the NBA (35:00). They look at the Spurs, Thunder and Rockets as potential landing spots for Giannis and point to the results of the draft making the west even stronger compared to the east (41:00). Finally, they point to NIL giving top prospects the ability to take the better marketing of playing for blue chip college programs, and why recognizable domestic talents will help the NBA (45:00).  (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 reacts to the Indiana Pacers dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their second round series, Tyrese Haliburton driving the Pacers ship, Donovan Mitchell struggling, and more. Then he discusses all four playoff series and what we’ve learned about each team at this point in the playoffs.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder come up with a clutch win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 to tie the series at 2-2. He discusses She Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams having a strong second half to outlast Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves fight for a big win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 without Steph Curry. He discusses Anthony Edwards big second half to overcome Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green’s effort. Then he discusses Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics bouncing back with a big win over Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks to tighten that series.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Denver Nuggets win a pivotal Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses another fantastic performance from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to outlast Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Then he discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers controlling Game 3 in a win over the Indiana Pacers behind another monster game from Donovan Mitchell.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves even the series against the Golden State Warriors. He discusses Anthony Edwards with another off shooting night, Julius Randle's impressive game, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green playing without Steph Curry, and more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on the Oklahoma City Thunder tying the series against the Denver Nuggets 1-1 after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a monster game and the OKC defense forced turnovers on Nikola Jokic. Then he discusses how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks went up 2-0 on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Oklahoma City Thunder tie their second round series at 1-1 against the Denver Nuggets. He discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren bouncing back to overpower Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Then he discusses the New York Knicks being up 2-0 after the Boston Celtics have another meltdown. Jalen Brunson was clutch in the fourth quarter once again while Jayson Tatum struggled in the second half, especially on the final possession.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ason reacts to Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green leading the Golden State Warriors to a Game 1 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then he discusses Tyrese Haliburton ripping the hearts out of Cavs fans as he lead the Indiana Pacers to a win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.   Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on the Denver Nuggets winning Game 1 over the Oklahoma City Thunder and what he believes can be take into the rest of the series. Then he breaks down the film on the New York Knicks winning Game 1 and the Boston Celtics questionable shot selection.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and the Denver Nuggets getting an upset win in Game 1 of their first round series against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he discusses Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges leading the Knicks to a big comeback win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down every angle from the upcoming second round NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler's offensive chemistry as well as how they will guard Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert, which team's style will win out, and much more.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Golden State Warriors defeat the Houston Rockets in Game 7. Jason also reacts to the Indiana Pacers Game 1 road win vs the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference 2nd round. Jason wraps up by recapping his 1st round series predictions and discusses what he’s learned so far in the NBA playoffs.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoffs action! They begin with why the Warriors age and experience was able to win out in a tough game 7 over the Rockets youth and inexperience (3:45), and how Steph Curry was able to find a way to make an impact despite shooting poorly in the first half (8:15). They preview the upcoming Wolves vs. Warriors series (16:00), and dissect a near perfect performance from the Pacers to upset the Cavs in Game 1 (26:45). They debate whether the Nuggets were more impressive, or the Clippers are more disappointing (32:15), and credit Russell Westbrook for his self-awareness and being a “force of nature” on the court (37:30). Finally, Colin credits Steve Kerr for coaching the Warriors to victory (47:00), and they discuss the coaching struggles of J.J. Reddick in his rookie season as the head coach of Luka, LeBron and the Lakers (52:00), and what roster adjustments they need to make in the offseason (57:30).  (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 breaks down the upcoming second round playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets including how the Nuggets will try and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray can get going, and what the x-factors in the series are, as well as his pick for the series. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Denver Nuggets dominant Game 7 win over the  Los Angeles Clippers.  Jason discusses why he believes the Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have fallen short and suggests it may be time for a rebuild in LA. Jason wraps up by providing a quick preview of the MVP matchup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.   #VOLUME #HERDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets forcing a Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors. He discusses Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green struggling to break through against Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson as well as the impact Steven Adams has had on the series.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down every angle of the upcoming second round NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. He discusses Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's ability to attack switches, the Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns pick-and-roll, which role players can be effective, and more.   #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers forcing a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets as James Harden and Kawhi Leonard lifted LA over Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Then he discusses the New York Knicks eliminating the Detroit Pistons after Jalen Brunson’s late game heroics, Cade Cunningham doing his best for the Pistons, and Malik Beasley fumbling the final play.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves grind out a win over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the series and send LA home. He discusses Anthony Edwards shooting struggles, Luka Doncic’s up and down play, and LeBron James having another good game but getting banged up. Then he discusses the Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks’ Houston Rockets dominating Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors to force a Game 6 on Friday.    Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight  Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoff action! They start with the bevy of blowouts we’ve seen so far, and why the NBA needs to reduce the early rounds from seven games to five (3:15). They debate whether the Rockets should target Giannis and what players they should be willing to part with in order to get him (7:45). They discuss why the Knicks have actually LOST ground to the Celtics (12:30), how Jason Tatum’s leap this season has improved the Celtics (16:30) and why Russell Westbrook has become the “tone setter” for the Denver Nuggets (26:30). Finally, they debate whether Luka Doncic can be a “championship player” despite his weakness on the defensive end of the floor (35:30). (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.