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May 15, 2023 • 59min

What's next for Joel Embiid and the 76ers? And a conference finals preview

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The troubling case of Ja Morant The Celtics beatdown of the 76ers in game 7. What's next for Joel Embiid, James Harden and Doc Rivers? Jayson Tatum's disposition to dominate in game 7 Knicks, Suns, and Warriors offseason plans Eastern and Western conference finals preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2023 • 1h

Warriors and Knicks save their seasons

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Draymond Green saving the Warriors season. David also wonders if this version of Draymond makes the Warriors title favorites? The Knicks saved their season because Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes played all 48 minutes in an elimination game. Will this series go to game 7? The 76ers are on the verge of the conference finals and Joel Embiid can smell it. Can Devin Booker and Kevin Durant be excellent for two more games to beat the Nuggets? Top 5 players in the playoffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 4min

Devin Booker is the playoff MVP, another big James Harden game, and the Lakers

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The maturation of Devin Booker. Suns and Nuggets are all tied at 2-2. Is the winner still the favorite to be west champs? 76ers tied their series with the Celtics behind a huge James Harden game. Did the Celtics make a mistake not calling timeout before the final shot? Lakers blew out the Warriors in game 3, behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Jarod says they have an opportunity to end this series early.  The Knicks need to play better and David says they are off the championship bus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 1min

Should the 76ers have held Joel Embiid out until game 3?

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Being innovative as a coach in the playoffs? Hindsight is 20/20 but since the 76ers already won game 1, should they have held Joel Embiid out until game 3? Jarod and David are concerned with Jayson Tatum's play Anthony Davis playing like the best player in the world is the key to the Lakers' title hopes. Can he keep it up? Are the Suns in trouble? Top 5 playoff performers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 23min

So we’re gonna get LeBron vs. Steph one more time

On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Stephen Curry and Kevon Looney were brilliant in the Warriors seven game series win over the Kings Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies, what's next for Memphis? LeBron vs. Steph Part V The rest of the playoff matchups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 13min

Is Jimmy Butler the best player in the playoffs?

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Heat upset the Bucks in the first round. How good is Jimmy Butler? David thinks the Bucks need a new coach.  The Knicks beat the Cavaliers and Jarod says NYC is going crazy. How far can this team go? How good is Mitchell Robinson? The Cavaliers were exposed and have some work to do this offseason.  The Grizzlies blitzed the Lakers and saved their season. David says the longer this series goes, advantage Grizzlies.  Warriors are now up 3-2 on the Kings and Jarod says we've seen this movie before. David isn't ready to count out the Kings.  Who are the 5 best players in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 4min

The Warriors save their season, Knicks take a big series lead, and more

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Kings and Warriors are tied 2-2 and their were mistakes all over the court in game 4 according to David. The Knicks take a commanding 3-1 lead on the Cavaliers. Why do the Cavaliers lack urgency? Should we be worried about the Bucks? Should Jarod be worried about the Grizzlies? Looks like it will be Suns and Nuggets in the next round and David says the winner will represent the West in the NBA Finals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 9min

Draymond Green, the Warriors' desperation, and the rest of round one

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Draymond stopping on Domantas Sabonis and his suspension for game 3. Jarod thinks it's a sign of vulnerability and desperation in the defending champs. The Clippers and Suns are tied at 1-1 and David says Clippers head coach Ty Lue has his team coached up and ready, even without Paul George.  The Grizzlies came to play and evened up their series with the Lakers, David sees some trouble if this series goes late. The Hawks will likely get swept and Trae Young might get traded. David has some ideas where he might end up.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2023 • 52min

Breaking Down Playoff Game 1s

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Game planning against a superstar Lakers beat the Grizzlies behind a monster Anthony Davis performance. What do the Grizzlies do without Ja Morant? Russell Westbrook's relentlessness fueled a Clippers' road win What the Nets need to differently against the 76ers? Was the Warriors game plan against De'Aaron Fox a good one? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 13, 2023 • 59min

First round playoff preview and Bulls and Thunder advance in the play-in

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Bulls win over the Raptors in the play-in and David's overall disappointment in the Raptors this season The Thunder win over the Pelicans and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's brilliance The first round playoff matchups are just about set and they breakdown each series with predictions   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRUEHOOP and get on your way to being your best self.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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