Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective ESPN

On this special episode of the Lowe Post x Hoop Collective Crosspodcast, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst of the Hoop Collective discuss the Celtics' impressive 107-89 Game 1 victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They examine Porzingis's immediate impact off the bench, the Celtics' stifling defense, and their decision not to double Luka Dončić, leading to his lowest assist numbers in a 35-minute game. The sluggish performance of Kyrie Irving, who scored 12 points on 6-of-19 shooting, is also discussed. The hosts highlight the need for Mavericks' teammates to step up in Game 2, commend the discipline in the Celtics' game plan, and review Boston's even scoring night. Finally, they touch on Sam Hauser's shooting resurgence in Game 1. 
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the NBA Finals between the Mavs & Celtics. The guys talk Kristaps Porzingis facing off against his former team, how Boston will approach guarding Luka in this series, why the Celtics' defense is tough to handle, the pressure Tatum faces in this series and more!
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ coaching search, the future for the Cavs with Donovan Mitchell & the coaching situation, the Suns challenge for Mike Budenholzer going forward, some drama for the Timberwolves and a key injury update for the Celtics. 
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dallas advancing to the NBA Finals on the back of another masterclass from Luka & Kyrie, talk the context surrounding how great this postseason run has been, preview the matchup with Boston in the Finals and talk what the underdog role has been like for Luka so far. 
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Minnesota avoiding elimination against Dallas, KAT finally hitting some shots in this series, Anthony Edwards stepping up in a major way and if this Wolves team has a chance to complete the impossible this series. Plus, Boston advances to the NBA Finals leading the guys to discuss if the Celtics have been under too much scrutiny this postseason. 
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Zach Lowe for immediate postgame thoughts as the Celtics sweep the Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals. The crew tackles who deserved Eastern Conference Finals MVP, what Boston’s chances look like in a potential matchup with the Mavs in the Finals and what the future holds for the Pacers.
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