The Athletic NBA Daily

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap a feisty Wednesday night in the NBA. Zion Williamson's career-high 43 points, including 14 in the final 3 minutes, leads New Orleans Pelicans to victory over Minnesota Timberwolves. DeMar DeRozan's impressive 42-point performance helps Chicago Bulls defeat Milwaukee Bucks, who suffer their fourth consecutive loss. Brooklyn Nets continue their winning streak with a 10th straight victory over Atlanta Hawks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young OnesJared Weiss, Jovan Buha, Law Murray, Will Guillory and Tim Cato discuss Luka Doncic's insane night and defining greatness in the NBA from the eyes of beat writers who have covered LeBron, Kawhi, Tatum, Zion, Paul George, and Luka himself.Then Shams Charania joins Andrew Schlecht to discuss Myles Turner extension talks, Sabonis' injury, and Tyrese Maxey's return.Then in Part 2 of Young ones, the guys discuss the Pelicans rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the action from Boxing Day. The Nets extend their winning streak to 9 games with a road victory in Cleveland. The Clippers erased a late double-digit lead to force overtime before eventually subduing the scrappy young Pistons. A late Tyler Herro jumper helps the Heat hold off the Timberwolves in spite of 29 points from Anthony Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Athletic NBA Show Christmas Special!Join us as we bounce around the Athletic NBA Show for Seasons Greetings!Zach Harper takes us through the Christmas Day slateDavid Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss Christmas PastThe Point of Contention Crew including Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson give out giftsDave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil play a fun game of Naughty or NerderAndrew Schlecht, Alex Speers and JE Skeets play Christmas Day Triviaand last, but not least, Mike Smeltz sends us off with a wonder poem about Ballmas.Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We are thankful for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Jared Weiss recap the night in the NBA. C.J. McCollum scores 40 points as the Pelicans end their four game losing streak with a victory over the Spurs. The Utah Jazz return the Wizards to the land of losers with a 120-112 victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Point of Contention:Zach Harper, Jay King and Marcus Thompson discuss the following topics Zach LaVine running from the Bulls, Raptors Rapture, Warriors workin’ the phones, West All Stars, and the Suns have been set free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Dakhil and Dave DuFour recap the night in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Milwaukee Bucks in spite of 45 from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bulls win at the buzzer in Atlanta. Pascal Siakam drops 52 on the Knicks to snap Toronto's losing streak and New York's winning streak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Brad Turner from the LA Times joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to dig into the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers: What do the Lakers do while Anthony Davis is out, are there any trades that the Lakers should make, how the Clippers have balanced Kawhi Leonard's injury management time and what the ceiling for the Clippers is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss and Will Guillory discuss the big win for the Wizards against the Suns, the Nuggets domination of the Grizzlies, and much more from around the NBA on Tuesday, Dec. 20th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Fred Katz discuss if the net rating of the Nets, Knicks, Wizards, Heat or Sixers fits with the way they've played this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.