On this episode of the Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and Tim MacMahon dive into key NBA highlights. They discuss the Nuggets' win over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's impact on the Celtics' playoff chances, the team's defense strategy against Nikola Jokic, and how the Nuggets' bench outperformed the Celtics'. The episode also covers Anthony Edwards' critical block against the Pacers, Karl-Anthony Towns' meniscus surgery, the Bulls' surprising season turnaround, and Steph Curry's ankle injury against the Bulls. 

0:00 Welcome to the Hoop Collective
01:22 The Nuggets beat the Celtics in a thrilling match
11:50 Celtics' Playoff Hopes: The Critical Role of Jayson Tatum
17:58 Breaking Down Celtics' Defense Against Nikola Jokic
27:13 How the Nuggets' Reserves Outshone the Celtics'
38:52 Anthony Edwards Game-Saving Block Against Pacers
46:08 Karl-Anthony Towns to Undergo Surgery for Torn Meniscus
53:06 The Bulls' Unexpected Turnaround
55:02 Steph Curry Suffers Right Ankle Injury Against Bulls
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Nuggets Edge Out Celtics, Edwards' Defining Block & Curry Faces Injury Scare

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

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Edwards dominating the Nuggets in a huge Game 1 win, the Cavs surviving Orlando in an up and down Game 7, the keys for the ‘Nova Knicks’ connection in Round 2 versus the Pacers, the excitement surrounding the Mavs-Thunder Round 2 matchup and the Cojones Factor Player Of Round 1 is announced.
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Ant-Man Stands Tall, Cavs Survive, Round 2 Preview

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the huge win for the Knicks in the 1st Round over Philadelphia, where the 76ers go from here, the Pacers boat racing the Bucks, what Milwaukee can do now and the Mavs dominating win over the Clippers. 
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Knicks-76ers Epic Conclusion, Pacers Down Bucks

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback performance from the 76ers led by Tyrese Maxey, where the series goes from here for New York & Philly, the Cavs getting their biggest playoff win in years, the Bucks rallying for a win without Dame or Giannis and where the Lakers & LeBron go from here.
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Maxey Saves 76ers’ Season, LeBron’s Future, Playoff Updates

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Suns being swept out of the playoffs by Minnesota, what this first sweep means to the Timberwolves, a historic day for Jalen Brunson and the Knicks in Philadelphia, New York fans taking over the 76ers' arena, the Mavs falling short of a record comeback and the Pacers taking care of business with Giannis and Dame sidelined. 
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Suns Collapse, History For Jalen Brunson, Mavs Fall Short

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic performance from Joel Embiid, the shocking news that he has been dealing with Bell’s Palsy, if his flagrant foul should have been upgraded, why the Nuggets domination is not surprising, where the Lakers go from here, the Magic bringing extra energy against the Cavs with new adjustments and what to expect for the rest of Mavs-Clippers. 
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Nuggets Edge Out Celtics, Edwards' Defining Block & Curry Faces Injury Scare

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