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Mar 14, 2025 • 32min

Steph Curry first to 4,000 3-pointers

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers in a career as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings. Dave DuFour and Law Murray discuss the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Lakers, Law’s Power Rankings, and what separates the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder from the pack. Then, the NBA Daily’s Zena Keita joins the show to react to Steph’s achievement, Jonathan Kuminga’s return, and to discuss the Warriors’ biggest weakness.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Law Murray & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodyLaw’s Power Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6193408/2025/03/11/nba-power-rankings-nuggets-knicks-warriors-cavaliers/Subscribe to No Offseason: https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2025 • 32min

Thunder strike Celtics + Mikal Bridges game winner

Mikal Bridges hit the buzzer beating three-pointer to lift the New York Knicks to an overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Knicks win, Scoot Henderson’s recent play, and the Timberwolves smashing the Nuggets. Then, the Athletic’s Jay King joins the show to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Boston Celtics, how to counter Chet Holmgren, and Jayson Tatum’s All-NBA season.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodySubscribe to No Offseason: https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2025 • 35min

Haliburton 4-point play drops Bucks + Cavs win 15th straight, again

Tyrese Haliburton hit the go-ahead free throw with 3.4 seconds remaining to complete an improbable four-point play and lift the Indiana Pacers over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milawaukee Bucks. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Cleveland Cavaliers second 15 game winning streak of the season, Zion Williamson’s triple double trend, and the Clippers slip down the standings. Then, the Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins the show to talk about that game winning play from the Pacers, the Bucks offensive stagnation, and what needs to change before the playoffs.Read Eric's article on the Bucks/Pacers: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6196567/2025/03/11/pacers-bucks-tyrese-haliburton-comeback/Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Eric NehmExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2025 • 34min

Jokić playing his best basketball + The Kings are broken

Nikola Jokić scored 35 points to go along with 18 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Nuggets big win, the Grizzlies holding off the Suns, and the Lakers losing without LeBron James in the lineup. Then, Matt George from “Locked On Kings” joins the show right to discuss Sacramento’s embarrassing loss to the Knicks, their up and down season, and potential organizational changes.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Matt GeorgeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2025 • 33min

Shai goes for 40 as Thunder drop Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over the Denver Nuggets. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss the Boston Celtics big win over the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James’ injury, and the historic performance of Nikola Jokić. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show right after the OKC’s big win over Denver to discuss Shai’s 40, the Thunder depth, and to talk a little MVP.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 22min

Lakers Shooting Luck? + Clippers SNEAKY Contenders? | Slam N Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball 6th man of the year , and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss the LA Clippers and the defensive fall off, Kawhi’s health, and what the expectations look like for the Clippers in the post season. 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 SpeersWith: Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2025 • 33min

Luka, Lakers keep rolling | Steph goes for 40

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers won their 8th straight by beating Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in overtime. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Luka and LeBron James’ power as a duo, Steph Curry’s connection with Jimmy Butler, and ponder whether Orlando has lost its magic. Then, Benjy Ritholtz from Knicks Film School stops by to breakdown the Knicks-Lakers thriller, Jalen Brunson’s importance, and how the Knicks fix their problems before the playoffs.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Benjy RitholtzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2025 • 37min

Cavaliers clinch playoffs | Giannis gets 20k points

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 52nd win and a playoff berth. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the way the Cavs are maximizing De’Andre Hunter, Payton Pritchard’s 43 points off the bench for the Celtics, and Giannis joining the 20,000 point club. Then, the Athletic’s Fred Katz joins the show to discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP ascension, the science behind his development, and OKC’s chances at a title.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodyRead Fred’s story on Shai here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6174500/2025/03/05/shai-gilgeous-alexander-sga-thunder-mvp-nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2025 • 30min

LeBron first to 50k points | Kyrie out for the season

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points combined in the regular season and playoffs while scoring 34 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Pelicans. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss LeBron’s Western Conference Player of the Month award, his All-NBA team chances, and the Phoenix Suns crazy comeback over the Clippers. Then, the Athletic’s Christian Clark joins the show to discuss Kyrie Irving’s ACL tear, whether Anthony Davis will return, and where the Dallas Mavericks go from here.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Christian ClarkExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodyRead Christian’s story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6174993/2025/03/04/mavericks-kyrie-irving-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-nico-harrison/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2025 • 32min

Kyrie injures knee | Thunder & Shai get 50

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 50th win of the season by beating a shorthanded Houston Rockets squad. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Thunder’s place in NBA history, Kyrie Irving’s knee injury, and the Memphis Grizzlies losing their third straight game via game-winners. Then, Sean Highkin from the Rose Garden Report stops by to talk about the Portland Trailblazers’ surprising season, Scott Henderson’s growth, and Chauncey Billups’ future.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Sean HighkinExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodyRead Sean Highkin here: https://www.rosegardenreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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