On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What the Mavericks discovered in their Game 4 win Can they repeat it in Boston for Game 5? How will the Celtics react to pressure? Missing Kristaps Porzingis is a problem Henry Abbott's article on coaching shooting Klay Thompson unfollows the Warriors on social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics' win in Game 3 The Mavericks' poor offensive strategy Kyrie's excellent offensive performance Luka's lack of defensive disposition Jaylen Brown's pursuit of excellence The passing of Jerry West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Mavericks down 0-2 to the Celtics in the NBA Finals What is it about the Celtics that is so hard to solve for the Mavericks? Luka Doncic is heroic on offense but he's hurting his team on defense What's going on with Kyrie Irving? The brilliance of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White Looking ahead to Game 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The challenges the Celtics present the Mavericks on offense How the Pacers better prepped the Celtics for the Finals than the Wolves did for the Mavericks How Kristaps Porzingis optimizes the Celtics on both ends of the court What the Mavericks can take from the third quarter and apply to Game 2 Luka Doncic The NBA's new media rights deal and expansion The news around the Lakers head coach search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Timberwolves had a nice postseason run, how do they sustain success? How does the Celtics' offense wear down opponents? Will Kristaps Porzingis be ready for the finals? How important are Jrue Holiday and Derrick White? The Mavericks' offensive simplicity How do you stop Luka Doncic? Mavericks' role players Kyrie Irving being assertive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Los Angeles The Wolves staved off elimination and forced a Game 5, can they send the series back to Dallas? The Celtics have been the best team all season and have 10 days off before the Finals, can anyone stop them? The Pacers exceeded expectations this season but David has a word of advice and some caution. Why do certain NBA media talk about the game in such a negative way? JJ Redick to coach the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Mavericks Game 1 win over the Timberwolves. What's up with Luka Doncic? How brilliant is Kyrie? Are the stars being delivered to crunch time of these playoff games in their best possible versions? The Celtics defeat the Pacers in OT in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Should the Celtics be worried about the "blur ball" Pacers? What can the Pacers teach the other 26 teams not in the playoffs about team building? Henry's article on the average payroll of the Conference Finalists being 13th, and what it means going forward for teams that want to be good. Caitlin Clark and fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Why and how did the Knicks literally breakdown? The Pacers young and fun nine-man rotation Nikola Jokic did not look like an MVP in the second half of Game 7 Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid were great, how did the former's foul trouble lead to the latter's success? The Mavericks' advanced to the conference finals, can they beat the Wolves? The future is bright for the OKC Thunder, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on what to do if you draft Bronny James The Celtics advance to their third straight Eastern Conference finals, is all ok in Boston? What's next for the Cavaliers? The Mavericks have the Thunder on the brink of elimination How unfair is Nikola Jokic? Will the Pacers vs. Knicks series go to a Game 7? Top 5 playoff performers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Nuggets have evened their series with the Timberwolves. What's worked the last two games for the defending champs? The Knicks are falling apart, literally. Heavy minutes and injuries are taking a toll and the Pacers have evened the series. Can the Knicks fight back? The Celtics rebounded after a loss in Game 2 and should make quick work of the Cavaliers en route to the Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Kristaps Porzingis injury ultimately hurt the Celtics? The Mavericks are up 2-1 on the young Thunder, who are facing playoff adversity for the first time. How will they respond in a pivotal Game 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices