Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by sharing their thoughts on Nikola Jokic's legendary performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals (31 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists). It was truly one of the greatest statistical games in NBA Playoffs history. Having said that, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers still managed to come back from a 21-point second deficit and give themselves a chance to steal the game at the end. So which team should feel better about this one heading into Game 2: the Nuggets or the Lakers? I think we can agree that both sides have many reasons to feel optimistic. Later, the guys share a few thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA Draft lottery and the rights to select French big man Victor Wembanyama. Would we have preferred that Wemby end up on a team with more surrounding talent? Yeah, but at least we know the Spurs will ensure that the Frenchman lives up to his otherworldly potential. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by making their Best Bets for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat.

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a deep dive into what's next for the Golden State Warriors. Everyone is clamoring for the club to trade Jordan Poole, but the reality is they may actually be better off trading Klay Thompson and/or Draymond Green. Speaking of change, all eyes will be on the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night as we find out which also-ran will win the rights to take French phenom Victor Wembanyama; Let's just say some spots are definitely sexier than others. Later, The Athletic Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha swings by to discuss why he was a little shocked to see this current group in the Western Conference Finals, the evolution of Austin Reaves and his long-term future with the club, how the Lakers might try to defend the supersized Denver Nuggets front court, the matchup problems Nikola Jokic presents, why he expects the LeBron James-Anthony Davis two-man game to be lethal against Denver and much more! Finally, our fearless leader closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 1 between the Lakers and the Nuggets. 

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get things started by taking a verbal blowtorch to Doc Rivers, James Harden and Joel Embiid following the Philadelphia 76ers' gutless performance in their season-ending loss to the Boston Celtics. Rivers' and Harden's playoff shortcomings are well-chronicled so that wasn't shocking, but given the way Embiid performed, the guys agree it's time to admit that the reigning MVP is capable of being a '1' on a championship team. On the flip side, Jayson Tatum dropping 51 in the series-clinching win showed once again that he can absolutely be a '1'. In fact, J-mac argues that Tatum is already a better offensive player than Celtics legend Larry Bird. Sticking in the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies was suspended (again) for flashing a handgun on social media (again) over the weekend. It's clear at this point that Morant just doesn't get it; What isn't clear, however, is what exactly Ja wants out of life. Does he want to be the Face of the NBA, or does he want to be a gangster? Only time will tell on that one. Finally, Jason and Rob close the show by breaking down a few NBA conspiracy theories involving the Phoenix Suns. Is Tyronn Lue next in line to replace Monty Williams? If so, could Russell Westbrook be coming along with him? And, how does Isiah Thomas factor into all of this? The Suns offseason should be spicy!

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off with a deep dive into the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing season-ending loss to Nikola Jokic the Denver Nuggets. The Suns have been blown off the floor in consecutive season-clinching losses so it’s safe to assume that big changes are coming to Phoenix this offseason. Sticking in Phoenix, now that a Kevin Durant-led has flamed out of the playoffs yet again, is it fair to start questioning where exactly he ranks among the all-time greats in NBA history? Switching gears to the Eastern Conference, Jayson Tatum overcame a brutal first three quarters and went supernova in the fourth to help the Boston Celtics force a Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum was clutch when it mattered – unlike his counterpart James Harden. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing the New York Jets’ season-long outlook now the full NFL schedule has been released. Is J-Mac still confident that the Jets are an 11-win team?

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring us an instant reaction pod following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State was able to stave off elimination but the biggest story to come out of this one is the uncertainty around Anthony Davis. If AD is limited due to his head injury – or ruled out of Game 6 altogether – do the Lakers have enough to get the win? On the flip side, when will anyone other than Steph Curry provide any level of consistency for the Warriors? In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks were able to keep their season alive by beating the Miami Heat, but that still doesn’t change how J-Mac feels about head coach Tom Thibodeau. Perhaps the Knicks should call JJ Redick about taking over in the Big Apple now that he’s shown interest in becoming an NBA head coach. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Thursday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns.

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party stared by sharing their thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ shocking blowout road victory over the Boston Celtics. After years of slander from our fearless leader, Joel Embiid and James Harden have their team one win away from an Eastern Conference Finals berth. The only question at this point is whether or not Doc Rivers is the man to lead them over the hump. On the flip side, the Jekyll-and-Hyde Celtics continue to confound us with their ability to look like the best team in basketball one night and also-ran the next. How much of that falls on the shoulders of rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla? Shifting over to the Western Conference, all eyes are on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after they bludgeoned Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns to take a 3-2 series lead. Jokic is putting up historically great playoff numbers and the Nuggets look like the best team in the Western Conference. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

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On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors. On a night when Steph Curry put up a triple-double, it was Lonnie Walker IV - not LeBron James or Anthony Davis - who sealed the win in the fourth quarter for Los Angeles. Jason has been calling for more Lonnie for weeks now so it was nice to see the young man ball out on the biggest stage. On the flip side, much will be made about Curry's late miscues (two missed jumpers and a game-sealing turnover), but the truth is it was Klay Thompson and Draymond Green who really let the Warriors down late. Then again, maybe this game never comes down to the final minutes if Golden State gets absolutely anything out of Jordan Poole. Either way, J-Mac insists that the Warriors can still win this series in 7 games while Rob believes that 'Lakers in 6' is the most likely outcome. Finally, the guys close the show by delivering their Best Bets for Tuesday night's NBA Playoffs featuring pivotal Game 5s between the Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns/Denver Nuggets. 

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On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the viral incident between Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia during the Suns' Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets. Some are already calling on Jokic to be suspended for Game 5, but J-Mac believes the whole thing is much ado about nothing. In fact, the big story to come out of this one should be how incredible Devin Booker has looked so far in the postseason. Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) swings by to help make sense of the Philadelphia 76ers’ overtime win over the Boston Celtics. James Harden turned back the clock for the second time this series – and saved Joel Embiid from a boatload of criticism in the process. On the flip side, the Boston Celtics have to be kicking themselves for the way they melted down in overtime as both Jaylen Brown (giving up the go-ahead jumper to Harden) and Jayson Tatum (never even getting a game-winning shot off) made costly blunders. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Monday night’s NBA Playoffs action featuring the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors.

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On today's episode, Jason McIntyre reacts to the Warriors monster win over LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers. What did the Warriors do right and what did the Lakers do wrong in Game 2 and which team has the momentum going into game 3? Jason gives some sneaky candidates on who could replace Mike Budenholzer as the Bucks Head Coach. Lastly Jason gives his best bets for Celtics-76ers & Nuggets-Suns. 

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On today's episode, Jason McIntyre gives his take on the Boston Celtics evening up the series vs the Philadelphia 76ers despite the return of MVP Joel Embiid. Who does Jason like in the series the rest of the way and what is his prediction for game 2 in the Warriors-Lakers series. Jason shares his opinion on which NFL teams are playoff teams post NFL Draft and you will not believe which Super Bowl contender he thinks will miss the playoffs entirely.

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