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On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers trouncing the Thunder to deliver a Game 7, Haliburton's strong effort despite the calf injury, SGA's sloppy play, McConnell sparking the team again, Siakam's monster dunk, James Johnson's ejection, and predictions for Sunday night's winner-take-all game. That, plus ugly kids, the Titan submersible, Wendy's chili, and more.
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Haliburton's calf injury, what the Pacers need to do to extend the series, potential Game 6 X-factors and predictions. That, plus a minor mid-Finals trade, the Buss family agreeing to sell the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation, the NBA's plans for a new pro league in Europe, why the Suns may have to lower the price to trade Durant, and the Bulls locking down their front office.
Fire up the TierMaker! On Wed.'s No Dunks episode, the guys attempt to rank the last 25 NBA Finals based on overall competitiveness, individual performances, memorable moments, and more.
Kevin Durant will likely get traded fom the Phoenix Suns soon, and PHNX Suns taps in with J.E. Skeets from The Athletics daily NBA show, No Dunks. What is KD's value? Which team should push their chips in for the superstar? Which young player would best fit next to Devin Booker after a trade goes dow? Gerald, Stephen and Erik dive into it in a special interview! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website:http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker:PHNXLocker.com SocialTwitter: @PHNX_SportsInstagram: @PHNX_Sports
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Williams scoring 40 points in a pivotal Game 5 win, SGA's defense, Haliburton's calf injury, whether T.J. McConnell should have played more in the fourth, OKC's scary-good Big 3, Nesmith's out-of-nowhere putback dunk, and ABC finally airing player introductions. That, plus why the Heat might be reluctant to include Kel'el Ware in any Durant trade, Rick Carlisle defending referee Scott Foster, Australian beer, and more.
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys break down the Magic acquiring Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies for KCP, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. What a doozy. That, plus the latest on Kevin Durant's potential trade destinations, Steven Adams staying with the Rockets, our favorite stats to explain the NBA Finals, and more.
On Sat.'s SUPER SEXY No Dunks, the guys discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's clutch play, J-Dub's relentless drives, why the Pacers' stagnant fourth quarter count haunt the franchise forever, Scott Foster's frustrating whistle, Chet Holmgren's effort, 'Dumb & Dumber' fans sitting courtside, what jersey Reggie Miller will wear next, and more. That, plus Russell Westbrook will test free agency, deep breathing exercises, our '95 album covers, data science classes, and more.
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers beating the Thunder at their own game to take a 2-1 NBA Finals lead, T.J. McConnell's incredible steals, Mathurin's shotmaking, SGA running out of gas, Haliburton's early aggressiveness, Nesmith's hard foul on Caruso, and Reggie Miller's tucked jersey. That, plus we talk Kevin Durant trade rumors and rank the five potential landing spots for the Suns star.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss adjustments the Pacers need to make in Game 3 tonight, the biggest X-factors through two games, under-the-radar storylines, and concern regarding low NBA Finals ratings. That, plus the Knicks' odd coaching search, the Hawks' front office additions, Darius Garland's toe surgery, Victor Wembanyama visiting China, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Thunder beating the Pacers to tie the NBA Finals at one game apiece, SGA's playmaking and defense, OKC's lineup tweaks, how Indy can try to get Tyrese Haliburton going, and the broadcast superimposing LOB trophies on the court. That, plus postseason trivia, Don Nelson wins the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, Zach Edey's ankle injury, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers pulling off ANOTHER miraculous comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, whether Tyrese Haliburton is having the greatest clutch playoff run in NBA history, Andrew Nembhard's cojones, the Thunder's decision to start Cason Wallace over Isaiah Hartenstein, and why the NBA/ABC desperately needs to crank up their Finals presentation. That, plus cartoon-inspired kicks, buffets, slang, and more.
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys rank the Top 20 players from the Thunder-Pacers and highlight a few of the biggest questions that will shape the 2025 NBA Finals. That, plus Adam Silver doubles down on a USA vs. World All-Star Game format, the Phoenix Suns hire Cavs assistant coach Jordan Ott, and the "four to six contenders" that are in play for a Kevin Durant trade.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss getting test results from your doctor, ice cream places that refuse to add toppings, death by oyster, purse condiments, city planning once we all have flying cars, what's more impressive: climbing Everest or seeing The Titanic, why people love talking about The Hindenburg, being obsessed with non-domestic animals, fake names that are real, when microplastics become macroplastics, and our favorite TV shows from every decade.
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys examine every angle of the New York Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Why now? Who should the Knicks consider for the coaching vacancy? And are there more dominoes to fall in NYC? That, plus the Orlando Magic's new jerseys, reports that there is mutual interest between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Toronto Raptors, our favorite NBA Finals prop bets, and more.
No Dunks preview and predict the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. What are some things to watch for in the series? Key matchups? X-factors? That, plus preparation for the low ratings discourse, John Haliburton, driving from OKC to Indianapolis, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Sun.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers winning Game 6 over the Knicks to advance to the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam beating Tyrese Haliburton by one vote to win Eastern Conference Finals MVP, what's next for the New York Knicks, and 'Inside the NBA' bids an emotional farewell to the NBA on TNT era.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Brunson helping the Knicks force a Game 6, Karl-Anthony Towns' bully ball, Tyrese Haliburton's no-show, the best defense of Landry Shamet's life, too many Pacers mistakes, and what to watch for Saturday night in Indiana. That, plus Kevin Durant's interesting offseason ahead, Jrue Holiday trade rumors, things we're interested in, and more. See you Sunday morning, NBA sickos.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Thunder clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 2012, Julius Randle and Naz Reid forgetting how to dribble, comparisons between the '25 Thunder and the '15 Warriors, and whether Anthony Edwards needs to chill with the trash talk. That, plus what the Sixers will do with the No. 3 pick, LaMelo Ball trade rumors, and Josh Giddey's next contract.
We couldn't talk about the magic trick that was this episode alone, so we called in a trusty co-pilot to land this 737 with us. J.E. Skeets joins us on the pod to chat uncomfy Uber rides, refreshing Diet Pepsi, and theories about a potential Rehearsal season 3!Follow J.E. Skeets Check out No Dunks for your daily NBA takesCheck out No Buffs for more Survivor chat!Follow us on: IG: @nathanforuspodTikTok: @nathanforuspodcastSend us an email: nathanforuspodcast@gmail.com
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton's historic Game 4 triple-double and where it ranks among the best individual performances this postseason, Pascal Siakam's insane conditioning, the Knicks not being able to get a stop, Rick Carlisle pushing all the right buttons, KAT's knee, and John Haliburton sightings. That, plus Tas does a deep dive on the NBA All-Rookie Team-to-All-Star pipeline.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren helping OKC hold off the Wolves in Game 4, how the Thunder shut down Anthony Edwards, and whether the "intentionally fouling up three" strategy is bad for basketball. That, plus Aaron Nesmith's injury update, Tyrese Haliburton's dad is free, Gary Payton defends the Mavericks' Luka trade, Timothée Chalamet rocks, airplane ice, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Karl-Anthony Towns saving the Knicks' season, why early foul trouble actually worked in Thibs' favor, Nesmith's ankle injury, Mitchell Robinson getting the start in place of Josh Hart, and why this Knicks-Pacers ECF series rules. That, plus All-NBA takeaways, what to watch in tonight's Thunder-Wolves, a scary Indy 500 rabbit hole, 'Mission: Impossible' reviews, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Sun.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets discusses the the Wolves dominating the Thunder in Game 3 to give us a series, rookie Terrence Shannon Jr.'s energy, Rudy Gobert playing less drop coverage vs. SGA, Pascal Siakam getting his flowers, the Pacers attacking the Knicks' weaknesses, whether Mitchell Robinson deserves to start tonight in Indy, and more.
On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss MVP SGA and the Thunder overwhelming the Timberwolves again, Julius Randle getting benched in the fourth quarter, whether Minnesota can still make this a series, and Scott Foster's bloody nose. That, plus All-Defensive Teams, All-Rookie selections, how many Pacers will make tonight's All-NBA Teams, street names, high school fashion shows, and more.
WTF!? The Pacers rallied to overcome a 14-point deficit with less than three minutes remaining to take Game 1 of the East Finals 138-135 in overtime over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Seriously. No Dunks tries to make sense of what just happened.--▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
The Thunder beat the Wolves 114-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on the back of a 31-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. No Dunks reacts live from a New York City hotel bed.--▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss moms getting stoned, resting stank face, trouble at the ROLO factory, designing the suitcase of the future, do Stormtroopers take the whole outfit off in the bathroom, macho men stifle innovation, JD the sommelier, the link between fake meat and natural wine, why cops hang out with other cops, major neighbor drama, why revenge is best when it's funny, tips for getting dogs to love fireworks, a list of natural remedies that don't work, and we celebrate another show by firing guns in the air.
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys preview and predict the NBA Conference Finals. Out West, it's the No. 1 seeded Thunder vs. the No. 6 seeded Wolves. In the East, it's the No. 3 seeded Knicks and the No. 4 seeded Pacers squaring off for the second consecutive postseason. What are some things to watch for in each series? Potential X-factors? And who wins?▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss SGA and the Thunder rolling into the West Finals with 125-93 rout of the Nuggets in Game 7, Alex Caruso's defensive masterclass on Jokic, Jalen Williams finding cracks in the zone defense, Aaron Gordon playing through a strained hamstring, and what's next for Denver this offseason. That, plus NBA Final Four hype, who the league would prefer to see in the championship round, Jaylen Brown's partially torn right meniscus, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
Skeets and Jesh hit you with an immediate reaction podcast to discuss the New York Knicks punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 with a dominant 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6.--▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Fri.'s No Dunks, Skeets and Trey discuss the Nuggets forcing Game 7, Jalen Williams' disappointing postseason, Julian Strawther swinging Game 6, Jokic vs. Shai for the MVP trophy, Tim Legler's great analyst work, and who wins on Sunday. That, plus drafting the best landing spots for a potential Giannis trade, lottery stories, swim meets, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Wolves eliminating the Warriors, Julius Randle's growing confidence, whether Golden State runs back the old guys, Jaylen Brown defending Jalen Brunson, The Luke Kornet Game, Josh Hart's bloody face, and more. That, plus Draymond gets fined $50K, the Hawks are interested in Masai Ujiri, Phil Knight says he's not interested in buying the Blazers, factory fire alarms, chocolate bars, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers advancing back to the Eastern Conference Finals, key decisions for the Cavs this offseason, SGA and Jokic trading MVP buckets, Coach Daigneault sticking with Lu Dort, and OKC's fourth-quarter poise. That, plus Tatum undergoes surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon, notable injuries this postseason, the Blazers are for sale, and more.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On this week's show, we recap Matt and Jil's wedding drama, mothers mothering, flaunting your jewelry, our weirdest bodily insecurities, losing company property, the awkward reality of open-concept hotel bathrooms, hotel room afterparties, the misery of celebrity, when a plus one asks for a plus one, getting high with a cop, the logic behind “Price Is Right” rules, and major Montreal deli drama.
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers, conspiracy theory catnip, and whether one of the top picks could be traded for Giannis. That, plus Tatum's devastating leg injury, Jalen Brunson's rank among the all-time Knicks greats, Anthony Edwards smelling blood vs. the Warriors, and PDA at an NBA game.▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss SGA and the Thunder making plays down the stretch in Game 4, whether Nikola Jokic can rediscover his shooting touch, the Pacers blowing out the Cavaliers, Benedict Mathurin's ejection, Julius Randle's dominant postseason, Payton Pritchard and the Celtics finally hitting some three-pointers, and more. That, plus we play pickleball to determine who will win tonight's NBA Draft Lottery.
On Sat.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets recaps last night's two Game 3s: The Cavaliers finally looking like the Eastern Conference's top team, why "Playoff Mitchell" is a deserving (but tricky) nickname, Evan Mobley's defensive presence, Max Strus slowing Tyrese Haliburton, the Nuggets' other championship trio — Gordon, Murray, MPJ — carrying the load, OKC's inexperience showing down the stretch, Nikola Jokic cosplay, and more. Happy Wedgie Day!▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Wolves routing the Warriors in Game 2, why Anthony Edwards is the new LeBron, Steve Kerr trying to figure out who's going to be able to play in this series without Steph, and Draymond Green's fifth tech of the postseason. That, plus the wildest developments of the second round, unsung playoff performers, Paul Pierce walking 20 miles, Five-Star Friday reviews, tales from Matty O's wedding weekend in Montreal, and more.▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Knicks storming back again to stun the Celtics, Mitchell Robinson's fantastic game (besides the airball FT), Porzingis' illness, SGA scoring 34 points in three quarters, the Thunder's swirling defense on Jokic, and more. That, plus whether the Warriors can survive without Steph Curry for a week, VanVleet and the Rockets pushing back the deadline date on his $44.9 million team option, and overall good guy, Jrue Holiday.▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers scoring the final eight points in 47 seconds to stun the short-handed Cavs, who's to blame for Cleveland's epic collapse, whether the Warriors can win despite Steph Curry's hamstring strain, Wolves coach Chris Finch calling out Anthony Edwards' effort, and the Buddy Hield-Jimmy Butler future podcast. That, plus Gregg Popovich officially passes the Spurs coaching baton to Mitch Johnson, front office awards, and NBC Sports using an AI-generated voice for its NBA coverage and promotion.▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combining for 63 points as the Mavericks beat the Wolves in Game 1 of the 2024 West Finals, a gassed Anthony Edwards, KAT's basket interference, Dereck Lively II continuing to impress, and potential adjustments. That, plus All-NBA snubs, the Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff, and our favorite 'Inside The NBA' moments.--
On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers fumbling away Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Celtics in OT, whether Jaylen Brown's corner three deserved a "double-bang" from Mike Breen, Jrue Holiday's monster performance, and potential adjustments both coaches might make moving forward. That, plus thoughts on the ESPN NBA broadcast, All-Defensive Teams announced, and would you drink Cicada-infused Malört?--
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys preview the NBA Conference Finals: Celtics-Pacers and Timberwolves-Mavericks. What are a few things to watch for? Potential X-factors? And who will advance to the Finals? That, plus NBA All-Rookie Team snubs, Anthony Edwards doing numbers for the Minnesota tourism board, deep-fried cookies, and more.--
On Mon.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss how the Wolves overcame a 20-point deficit to knock off the defending NBA champion Nuggets, the Pacers catching fire in MSG to eliminate the hobbled Knicks, and P.J. Washington's huge free throws getting the Mavs past the Thunder to reach the West Finals. That, plus OKC's difficult coaching challenge decision, the T-Wolves' clean throwbacks, and handshakes vs. hugs.--
Hit the Zaza! On Fri.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss Anthony Edwards and the Wolves dismantling the Nuggets to force a Game 7 on Sunday, Jamal Murray's rough postseason, Mike Conley's return to the lineup, how the Pacers and Thunder can try and keep their seasons alive, Draymond Green on 'Inside the NBA,' beach towels, and more.----
On Thu.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss a focused Luka leading the Mavericks to a 3-2 series lead, the Thunder's abysmal shooting night, Derrick Jones Jr. turning into P.J. Washington, Al Horford leading the Celtics to their third straight Conference Finals, and what's next for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers. That, plus Jokic's Top 5 playoff games ever, lazy nicknames, bunsen burners, Red Lobster, and more.--
On Wed.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss Jokic's latest masterpiece, how the Nuggets slowed Ant, who's the next Aaron Gordon, Jalen Brunson torching the Pacers, Hartenstein grabbing 12 offensive rebounds, and MSG on fire. That, plus Haslem says the Lakers would have a cynical locker room with JJ Redick as the coach, Rudy Gobert fined $75K for another money-sign gesture, the Golden State Valkyries' new look, why the Nets are retiring Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey, and clam chowder.----
On Tue.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss SGA's first signature playoff win, Luka's constant complaining, Tatum's 33 points helping the Celtics down the short-handed Cavs, LeBronsitting courtside, reports that Pelicans are planning to aggressively explore trading Brandon Ingram, the Pistons trying to poach Timberwolves head executive Tim Connelly, and Bronny James Jr. staying in the 2024 NBA Draft. That, plus the Larry O'Brien trophy joins us in The Classic Factory.--
On Mon.'s episode of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Nuggets using a furious first-half run to even their series with the Wolves, the Pacers taking advantage of the short-handed Knicks, Kyrie helping the Mavs hold off the Thunder for a 2-1 lead, and Tatum's best game of the postseason. That, plus what will the Atlanta Hawks do with the No. 1 pick?--