Podcast appearances and mentions of dave dufour

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league high 68 wins, captured a scoring title and was named MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni debate whether SGA is having one of the best seasons ever and where it lands if the Thunder win a championship. Then, Mike Vorkunov drops in to breakdown the reasons the NBA isn't afraid of a small-market Finals and the X-factors for a Pacers win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pascal Siakam was named Eastern Conference finals MVP as the Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win and give their thoughts on what went wrong for the Knicks. Then, the gang looks ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers and make their picks.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and the Knicks dominated the Pacers to send the Eastern Conference finals back to Indiana. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Knicks defensive effort and Tom Thibodeau's bench mob. The, the Athletic's Shakeia Taylor joins the show to discuss the Pacers' lack of energy and how they bounce back in game 6.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Shakeia TaylorExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and was named Western Conference Finals MVP as the Thunder clinch and NBA Finals berth and Western Conference title. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Thunder continuing their incredible season and react to some SGA stats. Then, Jon Krawczynski joins the show to give his thoughts on the Wolves disappointing performance, lessons for Anthony Edwards, and whether the Thunder have any weakness.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyrese Haliburton had a historic triple-double with no turnovers to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Fred Katz discuss Haliburton's game, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns' 4th quarter struggle, and Aaron Nesmith as a “torso competitor”.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jaylen Williams combined for 95 points as the Thunder took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlect react to OKC's Big Three having a big night and how the Thunder defense flustered Anthony Edwards. Then, Es and Dave discuss the “fouling up three” approach to end of games and whether the NBA should ban it.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks came back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Pacers and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction. They discuss KAT's slow start and insane finish, how the Knicks may have benefited from foul trouble, and how the Pacers' offense was stifled. Then, they take a look at the Wolves blowout win over the Thunder and preview Western Conference finals game four.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA Conference Finals are set to tip off and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break down the matchups. Out west, the guys discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Anthony Edwards as the best player in their series and the Timberwolves potent three-point shooting. In the Eastern conference, they weigh the Pacers depth and pace against the Knicks grit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets in game 7 to advance to the conference finals, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht are here to talk about it. They the Thunder's disruptive defense, how they figured out Denver's zone defense, and Aaron Gordon's gutty performance. Then, the gang looks ahead to the conference finals round of the playoffs and make some predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther pitched in to push the Nuggets over the Thunder in game 6, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Kelly Iko are here to break it down. They discuss the impact of Julian Strawther, Nikola Jokić's energy levels, and the disappearance of Jalen Williams. Then they preview game 7 and Knicks/Celtics and make their picks.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Kelly IkoExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Golden State Warriors 4 games to 1 to advance to the Western Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react. They discuss Anthony Edward's playmaking and Julius Randle's playoff ascension. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to breakdown the Celtics win over the Knicks, discuss the problem with the Knicks starting lineup, and why the Celtics still have a chance.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indiana Pacers finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, and Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are here to react. They discuss Tyrese Haliburton's huge game and whether the Cavaliers need to make any changes this summer. Then, following an epic game between the Nuggets and Thunder, Andrew Schlecht joins the show to talk about OKC's win, why the Thunder bet on Lu Dort, and how the Nuggets get the series to a seventh game.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and the opportunity to snag Cooper Flagg. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to react to the Mavs' incredible luck, the Spurs' trade chips for Giannis, the Knicks' win and Jayson Tatum's injury. Then, Christian Clark from the Athletic joins the show with his reaction to the Mavericks lottery surprise and whether they would trade the number one pick. Finally, Anthony Slater and the guys take a look how the Wolves closed the door on the Warriors.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Christian Clark, & Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Thunder get a big win in Denver to put the series at 2-2 heading back to OKC, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. They discuss how the Thunder finally closed a game in the clutch, and what adjustments the Nuggets can make going back to OKC. They also discuss the Pacers pushing the Cavs to brink and if the Cavs have any hope in this series. Then they preview Warriors/Wolves and Celtics/Knicks and make their picks. Finally, they preview the NBA Draft lottery that will take place tonight.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over the Warriors. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Marcus Thompson react to the Wolves win, the absence of Playoff Jimmy Butler, and Jonathan Kuminga's opportunity.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Marcus ThompsonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikal Bridges makes a game saving steal for the second game in row to help the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni breakdown the Knicks defensive effort, the Thunder beatdown of the Nuggets, and discuss Steph Curry's hamstring injury. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show after being evacuated from TD Garden following the brutal loss for the Celtics to discuss another 20-point lead disappearing and whether the Celtics stand a chance at winning the series.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Eś Baraheni and Jared WeissExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the Pacers contenders now? What fanbases should feel the most worried? We discuss this and more as we make a tier list of the teams that should be the most worried.Host: Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlechthttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyrese Haliburton hit the game winning 3-pointer to complete a 20-point comeback win for the Indiana Pacers as they take a 2-0 lead in their second round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni breakdown the Pacers comeback, Tyrese Haliburton's game winner, and Donovan Mitchell's epic performance. Then, Jon Krawczynski joins the show to breakdown what went wrong for the Wolves, Anthony Edwards weird game, and how the Warriors survive without Steph Curry.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Eś Baraheni and Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalen Brunson had 29 points and the Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to take game 1 over the Boston Celtics. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Knicks comeback win, discuss the Celtics awful shooting night, and Denver's surprise win in Oklahoma City. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show after the crushing Thunder loss to talk about what went wrong against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson had 29 points and the Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to take game 1 over the Boston Celtics. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Knicks comeback win, discuss the Celtics awful shooting night, and Denver's surprise win in Oklahoma City. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show after the crushing Thunder loss to talk about what went wrong against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buddy Hield poured in 33 points and made 9 threes to lead the Golden State Warriors to a game 7 series clinching win over the Houston Rockets. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Pacers win over the Cavaliers, Andrew Nembhard as a playoff riser, and how the Nuggets stack up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, Zena Keita joins the show to talk about Buddy Hield's big night and how the Warriors stack up against the Timberwolves. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy Hield poured in 33 points and made 9 threes to lead the Golden State Warriors to a game 7 series clinching win over the Houston Rockets. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Pacers win over the Cavaliers, Andrew Nembhard as a playoff riser, and how the Nuggets stack up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, Zena Keita joins the show to talk about Buddy Hield's big night and how the Warriors stack up against the Timberwolves.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Knicks move on to round 2 after their game 6 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Zena Keita is joined by James Edwards III of the Athletic to discuss the Knicks winning the series and how they will play against the Celtics, and how the Pistons build off their first Playoff run. Then in segment 2 Zena is joined by Dave DuFour from the LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets game to discuss the Clippers pushing the series to 7 games. Host: Zena Keita With: Andrew Schlecht, Hunter Patterson and Dave DuFour Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks move on to round 2 after their game 6 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Zena Keita is joined by James Edwards III of the Athletic to discuss the Knicks winning the series and how they will play against the Celtics, and how the Pistons build off their first Playoff run. Then in segment 2 Zena is joined by Dave DuFour from the LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets game to discuss the Clippers pushing the series to 7 games.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Andrew Schlecht, Hunter Patterson and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 24 rebounds to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a series clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Anthony Slater to breakdown the Houston Rockets big win and how the Warriors bounce back in game 6. Then, Dave and Es discuss Gobert's huge game, the Lakers biggest concerns going into the offseason, and who the Wolves should want to face next.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 24 rebounds to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a series clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Anthony Slater to breakdown the Houston Rockets big win and how the Warriors bounce back in game 6. Then, Dave and Es discuss Gobert's huge game, the Lakers biggest concerns going into the offseason, and who the Wolves should want to face next. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Anthony Slater Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyrese Haliburton blew by Giannis Antetokounmpo for the game winning and series clinching lay-up as the Pacers sent the Bucks home for the summer. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Pacers overtime win, the postgame fracas, and how the Pistons handled the Knicks. Then, the Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to react to the Nuggets game 5 win over the Clippers, Jamal Murray's shotmaking, and respecting Russell Westbrook.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyrese Haliburton blew by Giannis Antetokounmpo for the game winning and series clinching lay-up as the Pacers sent the Bucks home for the summer. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Pacers overtime win, the postgame fracas, and how the Pistons handled the Knicks. Then, the Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to react to the Nuggets game 5 win over the Clippers, Jamal Murray's shotmaking, and respecting Russell Westbrook. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Butler returned from injury to lead the Warriors to a game 4 victory and a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by the Athletic's Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors win, Jimmy Butler's game, and the aftermath. Then, Es and Dave take a look at the first round sweeps for the Thunder and Cavs to decide who has been most dominant and look ahead to Clippers and Nuggets game 5.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Butler returned from injury to lead the Warriors to a game 4 victory and a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by the Athletic's Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors win, Jimmy Butler's game, and the aftermath. Then, Es and Dave take a look at the first round sweeps for the Thunder and Cavs to decide who has been most dominant and look ahead to Clippers and Nuggets game 5. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Anthony Slater Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 59 points to lead the Knicks to a game four win over the Detroit Pistons, aided by a missed foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the weekend's wild finishes between the Clippers and Nuggets, the Knicks and Pistons, and the Wolves and Lakers. Then, they take a look at the 3-1 series and ask, “Is it over?” Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 59 points to lead the Knicks to a game four win over the Detroit Pistons, aided by a missed foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the weekend's wild finishes between the Clippers and Nuggets, the Knicks and Pistons, and the Wolves and Lakers. Then, they take a look at the 3-1 series and ask, “Is it over?”Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Thunder make history in their 29 point comeback against the Grizzlies as Ja Morant goes down. Zena Keita is joined by Andrew Schlecht to break down OKC's win in Memphis to go up 3-0 and what it means for Memphis with the injury to Ja Morant. Then in segment 2 Zena is joined by Hunter Patterson to discuss the strange ending other the Knicks/Pistons game and what it was like to be in the building for the first Pistons home Playoff game since 2019. Then finally Dave DuFour joins from Intuit Dome to discuss the Clippers dominant win against the Nuggets. Host: Zena Keita With: Andrew Schlecht, Hunter Patterson and Dave DuFour Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Thunder make history in their 29 point comeback against the Grizzlies as Ja Morant goes down. Zena Keita is joined by Andrew Schlecht to break down OKC's win in Memphis to go up 3-0 and what it means for Memphis with the injury to Ja Morant. Then in segment 2 Zena is joined by Hunter Patterson to discuss the strange ending other the Knicks/Pistons game and what it was like to be in the building for the first Pistons home Playoff game since 2019. Then finally Dave DuFour joins from Intuit Dome to discuss the Clippers dominant win against the Nuggets.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Andrew Schlecht, Hunter Patterson and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalen Green scored 38 points in a bounce-back performance to lead the Rockets to a win in game 2 against the Warriors. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Jimmy Butler's injury, the Cavs and Celtics wins, and the physicality of the NBA playoffs. Then, the Athletic's Kelly Iko joins the show to discuss the Rockets win and Jalen Green's huge performance.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Kelly IkoExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalen Green scored 38 points in a bounce-back performance to lead the Rockets to a win in game 2 against the Warriors. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Jimmy Butler's injury, the Cavs and Celtics wins, and the physicality of the NBA playoffs. Then, the Athletic's Kelly Iko joins the show to discuss the Rockets win and Jalen Green's huge performance. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 52 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers tie their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the dominant performance from the Thunder through the first two games of the playoffs before being joined by the Athletic's Shakeia Taylor to breakdown the aftermath of the Pacers pushing to a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, the Athletic's Jon Krawczynski and the crew discuss the Wolves game 2 loss and how the adjust for game 3.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, Shakeia Taylor, & Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 52 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers tie their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the dominant performance from the Thunder through the first two games of the playoffs before being joined by the Athletic's Shakeia Taylor to breakdown the aftermath of the Pacers pushing to a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, the Athletic's Jon Krawczynski and the crew discuss the Wolves game 2 loss and how the adjust for game 3. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Shakeia Taylor, & Jon Krawczynski Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kawhi Leonard poured in 39 points on 15/19 shooting to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and James Edwards react to the Detroit Pistons game 2 win over the Knicks, discuss what it means for the city of Detroit and what went wrong for New York. Then, Law Murray joins the show to breakdown Kawhi Leonard's brilliant game 2 performance.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, James Edwards, & Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kawhi Leonard poured in 39 points on 15/19 shooting to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and James Edwards react to the Detroit Pistons game 2 win over the Knicks, discuss what it means for the city of Detroit and what went wrong for New York. Then, Law Murray joins the show to breakdown Kawhi Leonard's brilliant game 2 performance. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, James Edwards, & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 1 of the the NBA Playoffs is in the books, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the Lakers big loss to the Wolves, the Warriors thriving in Houston, Boston, OKC and Cleveland's dominance and much more. The NBA Daily crew discuss big takeaways from each game, adjustments that need to be made, and if Game 1 changed any of the opinions on any series.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Bareheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game 1 of the the NBA Playoffs is in the books, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the Lakers big loss to the Wolves, the Warriors thriving in Houston, Boston, OKC and Cleveland's dominance and much more. The NBA Daily crew discuss big takeaways from each game, adjustments that need to be made, and if Game 1 changed any of the opinions on any series. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Bareheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA and we have our national writer at the Athletic Fred Katz to discuss some nuances in his approach and game. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss Fred's article on Nikola Jokic and what other players in the NBA are saying about his game. In part 2 Fred sticks around and the crew discusses their favorite Playoff matchups including Nuggets/Clippers, Wolves/Lakers and the return of Damian Lillard.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moodyhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6276862/2025/04/16/nikola-jokic-christian-braun-mentorship-nba-mvp-denver-nuggets/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA and we have our national writer at the Athletic Fred Katz to discuss some nuances in his approach and game. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss Fred's article on Nikola Jokic and what other players in the NBA are saying about his game. In part 2 Fred sticks around and the crew discusses their favorite Playoff matchups including Nuggets/Clippers, Wolves/Lakers and the return of Damian Lillard. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Fred Katz Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6276862/2025/04/16/nikola-jokic-christian-braun-mentorship-nba-mvp-denver-nuggets/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis combined for 50 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings to move on in the Play-in tournament. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Miami Heat win, Tyler Herro's development, and debate the futures of the Kings and Bulls. Then, the Athletic's Christian Clark joins the show to breakdown the Mavs winning formula, how they stack up against the Grizzlies, and Nico Harrison's closed-door press conference.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Marcus ThompsonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis combined for 50 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings to move on in the Play-in tournament. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Miami Heat win, Tyler Herro's development, and debate the futures of the Kings and Bulls. Then, the Athletic's Christian Clark joins the show to breakdown the Mavs winning formula, how they stack up against the Grizzlies, and Nico Harrison's closed-door press conference. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Marcus Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 71 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to clinch the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Grizzlies gritty loss, Desmond Bane's incredible game, and the Magic defeating the Hawks. Then, the Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins the show from Chase Center to discuss Playoff Jimmy Butler, the Warriors game plan, and the looming Houston Rockets.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Marcus ThompsonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 71 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to clinch the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Grizzlies gritty loss, Desmond Bane's incredible game, and the Magic defeating the Hawks. Then, the Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins the show from Chase Center to discuss Playoff Jimmy Butler, the Warriors game plan, and the looming Houston Rockets. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Marcus Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown the NBA play-in and playoff brackets and discuss the most compelling series. Then, the Athletic's Anthony Slater joins the show to breakdown the Warriors and Grizzlies play-in matchup, Jonathan Kuminga's status, and Playoff Jimmy Butler. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Anthony Slater Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices