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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.
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May 10, 2022 • 52min
Warriors Steal a W + Jokic MVP
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are all in person at the Chase Center for Grizzlies/Warriors Game 4, they discuss the Warriors stealing a win, Klay's health, are the Grizzlies done? In part 2 the guys discuss Jokic winning the MVP and the storylines that surround the award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2022 • 20min
Daily Ding: Horford Erupts + Steph Steals a Win
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the games from Monday, May 9th including the Celtics victory over the Bucks and the Warriors win against the Grizzlies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
Last Minute Report: Ja Injured! Embiid Back, but Harden? & the Joker MVP?
The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil.Rundown: — Warriors-Grizzlies. Jordan injuring Ja. — Bucks-Celtics. The foul. — Sixers-Heat. What does Miami do with Embiid? — Mavs-Suns. Ruh roh Suns — Jokic won MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022 • 26min
Daily 🛎️ Ding: Mavs eclipse Suns, Warriors handle Grizz, Embiid back!, Giannis here!
Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks hold court at home to even their series with the Phoenix Suns 2-2. The Warriors and Bucks both handle business at home to take 2 games to 1 leads in their respective series. Joel Embiid returns and resurrects the Sixers playoff hopes by leading Philadelphia to back to back wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2022 • 59min
Grizzlies Fight Back + Sink or Float Playoffs
Andrew Schlecht and special co-host Will Guillory are joined by Mark Schindler to discuss topics from around the NBA and if they sink or float:Giannis is the best player left in the PlayoffsThe Grizzlies are lucky to be tied 1-1Miami is the most underrated team left in the PlayoffsPhoenix is the heavy favorite to win it allThis is the last time we will see this version of the Mavs (Luka, Dinwiddie, Brunson)The Suns targeting Luka exposes his lack of elite conditioning We are entering a new chapter of James Harden’s careerPhilly won’t get a game against MiamiThe Celtics figured something out with Grant Williams and Horford on GiannisThen the guys are joined by Keith Parish to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and their series with the Golden State Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2022 • 54min
Bucks Stopped Here? Have You Seen Joel? Suns vs Refs & A Tale of Two Jacksons
In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate. Hosted by Zach Harper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2022 • 14min
Daily Ding: Previewing the Weekend
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil preview the weekend of Playoff games including Heat/Sixers, Bucks/Celtics, Grizzlies/Warriors, and Suns/Mavs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2022 • 56min
Flagrants Galore! Dubs-Grizz Having Some Fun, Hunting Luka + Where's Joel? & Bucks Undone?
Nerder, She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo DakhilRundownRefereeing in the playoffs. Too many flagrant fouls.Golden State/MemphisBoth teams should feel lucky to be 1-1 in the seriesGuarding JaWho starts for Gary Payton?Klay expectations / Draymond a little sloppyDesmond Bane injuryMavs/SunsSuns shooting is scorching hotLuka was hunted on defenseToo much usage on offense?Not a Brunson seriesDallas’ offense can’t target guysDevin Booker defendsJames Jones has been great as GMMiami/PhillyBam has been ridiculousHe’s supposed to bePhilly is toast without EmbiidEven if Embiid comes backWhat is up with Harden?Celtics/BucksCeltics offense no points in the paint, but does it matter?Bucks defense struggling to run Boston off the 3 ballBucks offenseCan’t generate 3sMiddleton / Smart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2022 • 24min
Daily Ding: Heat Melt Sixers + Suns Dismantle Mavs
Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the 2 second round playoff games from Wednesday, May 4th, Heat vs. 76ers and Suns vs. Mavs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2022 • 41min
Stoops, Suns' Run, Useless Stats & the MVP Debate with Eddie Johnson
Former NBA'er Eddie Johnson stops by to talk to DA and Marcus about the Suns playoff run, stats vs wins and the MVP debate, and being real vs being on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


