NBA on ESPN

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of the Thunder downing the Celtics, if those two teams are the favorites for the NBA Finals, a huge game-winner for the Knicks, interesting comments from Mikal Bridges on the minutes for starters, some NBA Player Participation Policy fines and what the future holds in Phoenix.

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.

The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge. 

Plus we preview OKC vs Celtics. The chances of the Timberwolves to make the playoffs. And how the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler was a disaster for the Heat.

Plus a new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.

0:20 Intro

2:10  Dallas Mavericks personal issues

05:06 Nuggets vs Thunder rematch

06:32 The  new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.

8:50 The Race for MVP between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

16:44 The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.

22:11 Potential Finals Preview Celtics vs Thunder

34:14 can the Minnesota Timberwolves sneak into the playoffs ?

39:46 The struggles of the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade

46:30 What should the Bontemps Pigeon be named ?

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Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets. 

The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury.

Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin. 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference including if the Bucks have a chance to take down the Celtics or Cavs. Plus, an update on the NBA Draft Lottery standings and what to watch for as the season progresses. Then, the guys tackle the struggles for Memphis of late and what that means for the team going forward.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of Kyrie Irving’s injury in Dallas, why this season is one of the biggest disasters in NBA history for the Mavs, the Suns’ struggles including a major concern, if Portland can make the NBA Playoffs and if the Lakers can keep up this hot streak.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the big matchup between Nuggets & Celtics, why Denver is not as much of threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over the Celtics, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury on the Magic, Ant Edwards’ technical foul suspension and award ‘Cojones Factor Player of the Month’ for February.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Western Conference, break down an interesting statement from Gregg Popovich and preview a potentially telling matchup between the Cavs & Celtics. Then, renowned journalist & author Armen Keteyian joins to talk his new book 'Legends and Soles: The Memoir of an American Original' on the legendary Sonny Vaccaro including some wild stories about LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over OKC and more! 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Knicks’ struggles against some of the best teams in the league, the Celtics turning it on of late, the Mavs’ solid play, the Warriors improvement with Jimmy Butler Luka showing out versus Denver, what to expect from Mavs-Lakers and more! 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down Victor Wembanyama being ruled out for the rest of the season in San Antonio including how this impacts the Spurs’ future. Plus, the guys talk if Luka’s slow start with the Lakers is cause for concern before talking how the suspension of Bobby Portis will impact the Bucks and more!

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