The Athletic NBA Daily
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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May 18, 2022 • 15min
Daily Ding: Miami Blisters Boston, Jimmy Buckets strikes back, Heat take Game 1 over Boston!
Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. After falling behind early, the Miami Heat storm back after halftime with a +25 point third quarter to take game one against the Boston Celtics in their best of seven series. Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2022 • 53min
Conference Finals + Emptying the NBA Notebook
Sam Amick and Anthony Slater preview the Conference Finals, deep dive on the Warriors tactics with Luka, and empty the NBA notebook including the Lakers coaching search and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
Not According to Plan: Suns and Bucks Out, Celtics, Mavs In
The Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.What is happening? Suns vs MavsWhat happened to Chris Paul?Celtics vs Bucks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2022 • 25min
Daily Ding: Mavericks sunset Suns, Celtics buck Bucks, Warriors grind Grizzlies
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an elimination filled weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks stun the Suns in a blowout game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Golden State Warriors finished off the Memphis Grizzlies 4 games to 2. The Boston Celtics pick up back to back elimination game victories to end the Milwaukee Bucks' quest for a second consecutive championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2022 • 19min
Future of Sports Pt. 2
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2022 • 1h 1min
Culture / Built not Bought / 76ers Postmortem + Suns/Mavs Game 7
In this week's Nerder, She Wrote The Ringer's Kyle Mann joins Dave and Mo to talk culture.RundownMiami’s ability to find a guyGood culture on display in playoffsBuilt not boughtBrooklyn issuesLakers rant from MoSixers post mortemEmbiid speaking his mind about the teamWhat now with Harden?Is there room in the league for Matissse Thybulle?What went right?Suns/Mavs G7Suns turnoversChris Paul strugglesJason Kidd’s coachingAyton too soft?Luka in game 7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2022 • 53min
The Buck of the Irish! /Grizzles in 7! More Awards! & LeBron done in LA LA Land?!
In this week's Point of Contention.. Jay King and Marcus Thompson debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2022 • 17min
Daily Ding: Heat Eliminate 76ers & Mavericks Force Game 7
Jared Weiss and Will Guillory break down the top NBA Playoff games and stories from Thursday, May 12th. The guys talk about Jimmy Butler leading the Heat to a Game 6 win to eliminate the 76ers and the Mavericks win Game 6 to force a Game 7 vs the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022 • 20min
Daily Ding: Bucks stun Celtics, Grizz Trick Warriors
Law Murray and Dave DuFour recap Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks take a 3 games to 2 lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to late game defensive heroics from Jrue Holiday. The Memphis Grizzlies stay alive with a 134-95 drubbing of the Golden State Warriors to force a Game 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
Injuries, Where is Duncan Robinson?, MVP Explanations & Draft Preview
In this week's Hoops Adjacent David Aldridge is joined by Law Murray and Sam Vecenie to talk about the playoffs thus far, injuries, why DA voted for Jokic for MVP and a preview of the NBA Draft with the guru Vecenie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
