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 23, 2022 • 19min
Daily Ding: Bam leads Heat. take series lead over C's, Dubs take 3-0 lead over Mavs
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap the weekend in the NBA Playoffs Conference Finals. The Miami Heat take a two games to one lead over the Boston Celtics thanks to 31 points from Bam Adebayo. The Warriors win a pair over the weekend to take control of their series with the Mavericks three games to none. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022 • 55min
East/West Conference Finals Status Check
Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil.Rundown:Are bigs dead again?Boston/Miami:Can Jimmy Butler get some help?Where is Bam?Duncan Robinson series?Marcus Smart two way game changer.Mavs/Warriors:Mavericks gone cold?Luka strugglesShould Dallas challenge Steph to beat them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022 • 12min
Daily Ding: Celtics Smother Heat
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the Celtics dominant victory over the Heat in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022 • 59min
The Wig tames Luka, Struggle Celtics, Ping Pong! + Wtf CP3? & KD High as a Kite
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper.Take 1: The Wig tames The LukaTake 2: The Jeckyl and Hyde CelticsTake 3: PING PONGTake 4: WTF Chris Paul?Take 5: KD stay off the Weeeeeed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2022 • 13min
Daily Ding: Warriors Blaze Past Mavs
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the Warriors 112-87 victory over the Mavericks in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2022 • 1h 24min
Slam and Jam Draft Lottery Extravaganza
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the NBA Draft lottery results and have a guest from each of the top 5 teams1. Magic - Josh Robbins2. Thunder - Tyler Parker3. Rockets - Kelly Iko4. Kings - Jillian Adge5. Pistons - James EdwardsThen the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to talk more holistically about the draft and the prospects that have the highest ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2022 • 42min
How the West will be Won + Draft Lottery Sidecast
Maverick's reporter Tim Cato drops in to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about the Western Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
