TrueHoop
Henry Abbott
Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 56min
NBA Finals Preview: altitude, benches, Butler, coaches, Jokic, and more!
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Celtics offseason after losing in the conference finals. Do you breakup Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
Altitude
How do you stop Nikola Jokic?
The Heat's defense vs. Nuggets offense
Appropriate fear vs. Heat Culture
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May 29, 2023 • 1h 5min
The two best words in sports: Game 7
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The most improbable circumstances in the Heat vs. Celtics series have led to game 7. David thinks game 6 was horrible all around.
The NBA's officiating problem
The Nuggets have been waiting for over a week and that's a good thing for them
Rich Paul's perspective on the draft
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May 25, 2023 • 1h 11min
Can the Celtics make history with a miraculous comeback?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Celtics salvaging their season and avoiding elimination. But can they win three more?
The Heat's 'Fuck You' culture which David also wrote about here
The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the superb play of Jamal Murray
Why the NBA media needs to do a better job telling stories about teams and players
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and the draft combine
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May 22, 2023 • 58min
Why the Miami Heat will be NBA champions
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Celtics disappointing performance in game three against the Heat
The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra and #HeatCulture
Something has been off in Boston all season and maybe it's Jaylen Brown?
The Nuggets are up 3-0 on the Lakers and Jarod says LeBron and Anthony Davis needed to be elite and they haven't
David has an early NBA Finals prediction
Carmelo Anthony officially announces his retirement
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May 18, 2023 • 56min
Did the Celtics lose game one by not calling a timeout? Is Rui Hachimura the Nikola Jokic stopper?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Heat's game one win over the Celtics. What happened in that third quarter? Playoff Jimmy strikes again.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers in game one but much has been made of the Lakers late comeback and Rui Hachimura guarding Nikola Jokic. Is there anything to it?
The Spurs won the draft lottery and will select Victor Wembanyama, Jarod and David on what the Spurs might do around the young phenom.
David hates the way ESPN produces the draft combine and has thoughts on how to make it better.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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