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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective ESPN

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    • 4.0 • 3.3K Ratings

Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

    Jrue Holiday Is Boston's MVP Right Now & Dallas Needs More From Kyrie

    Jrue Holiday Is Boston's MVP Right Now & Dallas Needs More From Kyrie

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Jrue Holiday's play for the Celtics so far in this series, how the team can adapt by not living and dying by the 3-point shot, why Dallas needs more from Kyrie, the turnover issue for the Mavs, how the Kristaps Porzingis injury could change the series, why this is an interesting series from Tatum and MacMahon's lesson in fine dining.





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    • 48 min
    2024 NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction

    2024 NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction

    On this special episode of The Lowe Post x Hoop Collective crossover, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the NBA Finals Game 2 reaction. They break down the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks, highlighting how Boston managed to win despite having a lesser game. The hosts delve into Kyrie Irving's struggles and Dallas's costly turnovers, exploring potential options for the Mavericks moving forward. They also address the aftermath of "The Kick" incident and speculate on the adjustments we can expect in the upcoming games. Additionally, Zach and Brian share some travel advice and express their gratitude to the listeners. 
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    • 29 min
    NBA Finals Game 2 Preview

    NBA Finals Game 2 Preview

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Matt 'Stats' Willams to preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals including how Dallas needs more ball movement, why the Celtics' spacing is so hard to deal with, some key stats to watch and adjustments that need to be made. Plus, reaction to Jason Kidd attempting to stir the pot.
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    • 36 min
    2024 NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

    2024 NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

    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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    • 26 min
    NBA Finals Game 1 Preview

    NBA Finals Game 1 Preview

    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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    • 48 min
    Lakers & Cavs Coaching Searches, Future Planning For Big Teams

    Lakers & Cavs Coaching Searches, Future Planning For Big Teams

    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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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
3.3K Ratings

3.3K Ratings

Redsoxthrilla ,

Annoying

Love this pod! But CANNOT stand to listen to Tim Bontemps! So boring and one sided! Very biased

bridgeseller ,

Just admit it.

Bontemps…just admit you love being negative. Tell the truth. You are the living embodiment of “Well actually…” Yawn. You are physically unable to say something nice about one person without taking potshots at another. The absolute antithesis of good time. Also, the movie in question is “Say Anything” not “High Fidelity.” Now I have heard it all. Bontemps complaining that other people won’t let him talk. That is a totlal lack of self awareness.

Yuck. Zach Lowe. Get ready for “No one is talking about…”
Yuck.

Telepod Jr ,

Ummm

Can you stop calling him Karl Towns. His name has a dash. Karl-Anthony Towns

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