Clippers clinch playoffs; Warriors to play-in + NBA Regular Season Finale
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden combined for 72 points as the Clippers defeated Steph Curry and the Warriors to clinch a playoff spot. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discuss the Clippers big win, Jonathan Kuminga’s benching, and the Warriors issues. Then, the gang recaps the final day of the regular season, discusses Chris Paul’s future, and the big takeaways from the year.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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30:40
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball and bring back the Slammies, the made up NBA Awards we've done the last 4 seasons. Then they are joined by Mike Richman of Locked on Blazers to discuss the Portland Trailblazers and their fun unexpected season, Scoot Henderson's potential, the lottery and much more. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Mike Richman
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg
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1:29:16
Anthony Edwards’ big game + All NBA Defensive Perimeter Teams
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points to lead the Timberwolves to an important win over the Grizzlies. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Wolves big win, the problem with the Grizzlies’ bigs, and who the Bucks should want to face in the playoffs. Then, the Athletic’s Fred Katz joins the show to discuss his perimeter defense teams, what makes a good defender, and the Thunder defense.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita & Fred Katz
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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31:32
Luka’s emotional return to Dallas
Luka Doncic scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in his first game back in Dallas. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni talk discuss Luka’s big game, Lakers small ball, the Warriors buzzer-beater loss to the Spurs, and the Nuggets first post-Malone game. Then, Christian Clark from the Athletic joins the show to discuss Luka’s return, the emotions in the building, and those “Fire Nico” chants.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni & Christian Clark
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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29:33
Michael Malone out in Denver + Thunder get revenge on Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni talk to Andrew Schlecht postgame to discuss the Thunder win, Shai’s big game, and Luka Doncic’s ejection. Then, Adam Mares from DNVR joins the show to discuss Michael Malone’s firing, Jamal Murray’s health, and what comes next for the post-Malone Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokić.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, & Adam Mares
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode.
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