Nerd Sesh

The nerds discuss whether a number of standout NBA starts are for real or if they’re early season flukes! They break down what to make of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers’ hot streak, whether Kevin Durant & the Phoenix Suns are really improved, if Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets should be panicking, and if Paolo Banchero has taken a true star leap. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers or Suns?

00:11:58 - Cavaliers

00:25:27 - Bucks or Pacers

00:44:35 - Nuggets

01:08:11 - Warriors

01:17:55 - Knicks

01:23:47 - Thunder

01:30:27 - Paolo Banchero

01:39:30 - Clippers

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The nerds react to a wild Week 8 of NFL action, as Brock Purdy & the San Francisco 49ers take on Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys, Jayden Daniels & the Commanders pull off a miraculous win over Caleb Williams & the Bears, and Jameis Winston & the Cleveland Browns upset Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - 49ers-Cowboys

00:16:54 - Commanders-Bears

00:30:51 - Browns-Ravens

00:48:58 - Patriots-Jets

01:03:15 - Eagles-Bengals

01:08:04 - Falcons-Buccaneers

01:18:23 - Cardinals-Dolphins

01:25:06 - Chiefs-Raiders

01:34:20 - Packers-Jaguars

01:40:35 - Bills-Seahawks

01:49:15 - Texans-Colts

01:56:48 - Lions-Titans

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The nerds react to debuts from across the NBA, breaking down how Chet Holmgren & the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented themselves as favorites in the West with a dominant win over Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, diving into how Paolo Banchero, Evan Mobley & Cade Cunningham all impressed in their debuts, examining Klay Thompson’s nice fit with the Dallas Mavericks, and discussing how the Phoenix Suns remain an underwhelming team.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Thunder

00:17:18 - Nuggets

00:35:40 - Paolo Banchero & Magic

00:42:21 - Evan Mobley & Cavaliers

00:49:58 - LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, & Hornets

00:55:49 - Cade Cunningham  Pistons

00:59:11 - Onyeka Okongwu & Hawks

01:03:30 - Klay Thompson & Mavericks

01:07:05 - Lauri Markkanen & Jazz

01:10:38 - Jimmy Butler & Heat

01:16:59 - Victor Wembanyama

01:21:18 - Scottie Barnes

01:25:54 - Jonathan Kuminga

01:29:31 - Suns

01:34:56 - 76ers

01:35:34 - Bucks

01:40:44 - Rockets

01:42:14 - Yves Missi

01:45:03 - Zach Edey

01:47:47 - Alex Sarr

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The nerds react to the opening night of NBA action, as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics take on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, and LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers

00:18:25 - Timberwolves

00:42:39 - Celtics

00:57:53 - Knicks

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The nerds react to another thrilling week of NFL action, debating whether Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions asserted themselves as the NFC’s best after they topped the Minnesota Vikings and discussing the San Francisco 49ers’ concerning loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They also react to Jordan Love and the Packers’ impressive win over the Houston Texans, break down Amari Cooper’s debut performance for the Buffalo Bills and dive into whether the New York Jets’ season is over after losing to Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers despite the Davante Adams addition. Then, they discuss what Deshaun Watson’s injury means for the Cleveland Browns and give their Week 7 power rankings.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lions-Vikings

00:14:05 - Chiefs-49ers

00:36:55 - Steelers-Jets

01:05:42 - Packers-Texans

01:14:47 - Amari Cooper to Bills

01:23:41 - Deshaun Watson’s injury

01:34:25 - Power Rankings

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The nerds give their full NBA award and playoff predictions before the season gets underway! They discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic will make the best case for MVP, debate Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year and discuss how Jalen Green and Brandin Podziemski could both be in store for big leaps. Then, they break down how the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks all stack up in a heated title race this season.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - MVP

00:07:55 - ROY

00:14:18 - DPOY

00:22:56 - 6MOY

00:28:06 - MIP

00:37:07 - COY

00:42:15 - Standings

00:43:55 - West 1st Round

00:47:51 - East 1st Round

00:50:20 - West Semi-Finals

00:53:51 - East Semi-Finals

00:56:44 - West Finals

01:02:26 - East Finals

01:05:35 - NBA Finals

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The nerds give their full predictions for the Southwest Division, discussing how the addition of Klay Thompson makes Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks better, diving into what incredible things Victor Wembanyama is capable of for the San Antonio Spurs in Year 2, and debating how much better Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets will be this year. They also discuss whether the fit with Dejounte Murray is too weird for Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans to succeed, and how Zach Edey can take Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies up a level. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Dallas Mavericks

00:23:10 - Houston Rockets

00:47:30 - Memphis Grizzlies

01:10:20 - New Orleans Pelicans

01:29:00 - San Antonio Spurs

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The nerds give their predictions for the star-studded Pacific Division, discussing whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis and JJ Redick can make the Los Angeles Lakers contenders, debating if Kevin Durant & Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns are significantly improved, diving into whether Steph Curry and the new-look Golden State Warriors could actually be better last season, and breaking down what to expect from the Sacramento Kings with DeMar DeRozan and the Los Angeles Clippers after losing Paul George.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Lakers

00:29:35 - Kings

00:50:46 - Suns

01:13:47 - Clippers

01:26:30 - Warriors

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The nerds react to a pair of blockbuster NFL trades, as the New York Jets acquire Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Buffalo Bills add Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns to pair with Josh Allen. Will the Jets make the playoffs now? Are the Bills true Super Bowl contenders?

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Davante Adams to Jets

00:16:40 - Amari Cooper to Bills

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The nerds react to the Monday Night Football showdown between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets after firing Robert Saleh.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Bills

00:31:08 - Jets

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