Foul Trouble

IT'S ALMOST DRAFTIN' TIME

James and Patrick are joined by 2HYPE producer and college basketball expert Neal Schnoor to draft their top 13 prospects in this year's NBA lottery. It's a weak year for sure, but there are still plenty of talented players to choose from, many of which will be able to help NBA teams right away. Where will UConn studs Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan make the most impact? What about the impressive frenchmen Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr? Tune in to find out! And stick around for a little Hot Streak Shooting Slump at the end!

The Finals are over just like that! We can't help but feel like these Finals were a bit lackluster, and honestly that this year's playoffs were similarly underwhelming. But we can't deny that this Celtics team is special, deserves the chip, and they'll likely be in the same position next year.  What are the takeaways from this series? And who's going to be a real threat in the East next year? What was the most cringe part of the post-game ceremony? Tune in for our thoughts! And stick around for the Worst Take of the Month! 

The Celtics are officially up 3-0 in the Finals and history tells us that this victory is more than likely the nail in the coffin. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both put up similarly heroic numbers, we can't help but marvel at how tactically JB made it happen. The Mavs did have a late-game run fueled by great team synergy but they just couldn't take it to the finish line. Did Jason Kidd's timeout sabotage their momentum? Are Luka's defensive deficiencies the culprit? We discuss our takeaways and the rarified air that this potential sweep places this year's Celtics in. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump! 

Are the NBA Finals already over? Today on the pod we're breaking down last night's Game 2 Celtics W over the Dallas Mavericks and while the game wasn't all that exciting, there's plenty to talk about. Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White made up for a continually lackluster Jayson Tatum. Luka came out on a heater but the rest of the Mavs squad just couldn't get any momentum going. We break down how bad this Tatum playoffs streak really is historically and ask ourselves a tough question: why does it feel like this NBA Finals...kinda sucks? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take! 

Holy Porzingis! Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is in the books and it was an absolutely dominant display by the Boston Celtics. Kristaps Porzingis is back in action and looking like a STUD. The Celtics played physical, took tons of shots at the rim, and punished the Mavs every time Luka took a seat on the bench. What do they need to do to adjust? And what does this Finals series mean for Jayson Tatum's legacy? We break it down. Plus, after all the JJ Redick noise it seems that the Lakers may actually be hiring UConn Coach Dan Hurley...we have thoughts! Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too! 

The Mavs took down the Timberwolves in Game 5 and we're faced with a reality which we honestly did not predict: the Boston Celtics will face Dallas in the NBA Finals! We break down what we think each team will need to do to win. Boston has to win the rebounding war to stay on top, and they're going to have to generate a lot of 3's for Porzingis as well. Big man match-ups will also be essential since the Mavs front court has become a massive presence on the court. We also talk about what this match-up means for the future of basketball. Is this the Celtics W that cements the legacy of this Boston era? Or is this the beginning of Luka's dominance in the league? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take where crown the Worst Take of May! 

The Wolves won Game 4 but man was it a close one. The boys are not quite sure how to feel about this series until they see what happens tonight. In the meantime, they each decided to draft their starting 5 players of the 2024 Playoffs, plus an honorary 6th man. Who has the better squad? Let us know in the comments! And stick around for a little Hot Streak Shooting Slump at the end.

We're one game away from the finals! The Celtics swept the Pacers and it's looking like the Mavs could do the same to the T-Wolves. We have to give props to the Pacers for keeping these games incredibly close even without Haliburton. Shoutout Jaylen Brown for showing up, snagging ECF MVP, and justifying the insane contract. And in the WCF, we're all a little stunned by just how dominant Luka, Kyrie, and the entire Mavs roster looks. The Wolves have had some moments of greatness, but some unfortunate turnouts from Gobert and KAT have nerfed the Ant ascension many of us were hoping for. What does the future hold for this bright T-Wolves team? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take in which Jiedel puts the entirety of NBA media on blast.