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The Big Number episodes

June 17 How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.

The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what’s the likelihood that New York can become back-to-back champs?

Later, the pair gives the latest on the Giannis trade sweepstakes and previews the 2026 NBA Draft.

(1:46) The Big Number: Jalen Brunson's clutch points
(30:43) Little Numbers: Knicks contracts next season
(36:10) Little Numbers: New York's defense
(42:17) Little Numbers: Knicks regular-season clutch points
(51:14) Giannis trade rumors update
(1:01:16) 2026 NBA Draft preview
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1 hr 10 min
June 04 The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the electric Game 1 of the NBA Finals, powered by Brunson’s late-game heroics.

The pair dissect how Jalen Brunson may well be one of the most winningest players in NBA history, and then look forward to things to watch out for in Game 2.

Plus, the pair discuss the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front.
Jalen Brunson +/-: 00:33
Wemby Paint Touches: 22:28
Knicks 2nd Chance PTS: 28:38
De'Aaron Fox Struggles: 33:51
Where is Giannis Going: 45:22
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1 hr 1 min
May 28 Knicks’ historic 11-game streak + SGA is the NBA’s no. 1 faller
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine analyze the New York Knicks’ unbelievable 11-game stretch en route to the NBA Finals. Do they have a shot at taking down the titans that are the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs? Is this the best Karl-Anthony Towns, or the Knicks in general, ever looked?
Then, the pair go deeper into Tom’s recent 2-part article for Yahoo! Sports detailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fall rate in the NBA playoffs.
TBN Knicks Dominate: 01:30
TLN KAT: 26:35
TLN Knicks Shot Making: 33:15
TLN Knicks Opp. 3PT%: 42:35
SGA Falling: 49:05
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1 hr 17 min
May 20 Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Cavaliers epic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. From there the guys take a look at how Victor Wembanyama has effected every aspect of the Western Conference Finals.
To round out the show Tom and Dan react to the news that Jason Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. All that and more on this episode of The Big Number.
(1:50) Harden's points allowed in isolation
(28:11) Western Conference Finals excitement score
(34:40) Wemby's impact on OKC's offense
(42:10) Wembanyama's offensive rebound rate
(48:33) Jason Kidd out as Mavericks head coach
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1 hr 4 min
May 13 Is LeBron a Hall of Famer 4x over? Spurs stifle Wolves & Daryl Morey out for 76ers
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.

Later, Dan talks Victor Wembanyama’s dominant series performance with the Spurs against the Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s postseason struggles and Dylan Harper’s early returns as a rookie.

The pair also examines the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office shakeup with Daryl Morey’s exit and break down what it signals for Joel Embiid, Paul George and the future of the franchise.

(2:50) LeBron's Hall of Fame careers
(27:30) Victor Wembanyama's defense
(34:30) Julius Randle's Playoff struggles
(40:35) Dylan Harper's Playoff rise
(48:22) Daryl Morey out in Philly
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1 hr 11 min
May 06 Harden’s historic turnover ratio, Embiid sidelined for Game 2 + is Jalen Brown’s time in Boston over?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to turnover ratio and beat the Pistons? The duo discusses if the 76ers can survive the Knicks with Embiid out for Game 2, Wemby’s 3-point shooting woes & Reaves’ struggles vs. OKC.

Later, Tom & Dan react to Jaylen Brown’s $50,000 fine after criticizing the officiating in Boston’s Game 7 loss to Detroit.
(0:42) Harden playoff games with more turnovers than field goals
(20:27) NYK pts/poss vs. Embiid guarded PnRs
(26:22) Breaking news: Embiid ruled out for game 2
(37:24) Wemby’s 3PA in Game 1 vs. Wolves
(42:47) Reaves average pts/shot in Game 1 vs. OKC
(49:05) Jaylen Brown fined 50k
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1 hr 3 min
April 29 KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures
We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way!
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down how Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming an offensive hub by unlocking Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ offense. Are the Knicks making a case to come out of the East?
Next, the duo discusses why the Celtics offense is going through a deep freeze and how the Philadelphia 76ers have halted the Celtics’ offensive weapons. Is this pattern for Boston in the postseason cause for concern?
Then, they share what has led to Jalen Duren’s drop from the regular season to the postseason and make sense of Evan Mobley’s performance in the Cavs’ series against the Raptors. Should the Cavs consider making serious moves?
Plus, Adam Silver sent out an NBA draft lottery reform proposal to 30 GMs across the league. Tom and Dan give you the details and walk through a draft simulator based on the new proposed reform.
All that and more!
The Big Number: 26 Kat (1:40)
TLN 1: 14 Celtics (20:58)
TLN 2: 68.8 Jalen Duren (28:15)
TLN 3: -15.7 Mobley (36:00)
Anti Tanking: (44:40)
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1 hr 12 min
April 22 LeBron’s post-ups lead Lakers charge vs. Rockets + Playoff shockers from Blazers, Hawks & Sixers
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to LeBron James’ sensational performances in the Lakers wins against the Rockets in their first two games of the NBA Playoffs. Is there any hope for KD & Houston? Or will vintage LeBron prove unstoppable?

The duo also breaks down the most exciting postseason series as the Sixers get even with the Celtics and the Timberwolves take down the Nuggets. Can the Spurs survive the Blazers with Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol? Plus, did the Atlanta Hawks discover the secret to taking down the New York Knicks?
Lebron: 1:11
Wemby: 20:10
76ers: 28:59
Jokic - Rudy: 34:59
Knicks - Hawks: 41:56
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1 hr 2 min
April 15 Showdown between Deni and Wemby + a thriller in Charlotte
On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine cover the two terrific Tuesday games that kicked off the NBA playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets vs the Miami Heat & the Portland Trail Blazers vs the Phoenix Suns.
Do Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers stand a chance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs?
What will happen to LaMelo Ball following the dirty play made on Bam Adebayo? Those questions and more, answered on the show!
01:54 How will Deni Avdija matchup vs Victor Wembanyama?
24:15 How long has it been since Deni and Victor started against each other?
28:33 The Blazers struggle on jumpers
32:39 Will turn overs effect this series?
43:25 Thriller in Charlotte between the Hornets and Heat
49:35 Should Lamelo Ball be punished for tripping Bam Adebayo
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1 hr 9 min
April 08 Hornets' sensational second half of the season + Steph Curry returns to the Warriors lineup
On an action-packed episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the Charlotte Hornets' sensational second half of the season.

Tom and Dan round out the show by taking a closer look at aging stars and their fight against Father Time.

All that and more on this episode of The Big Number!

1:15 Big Number: +10.8 -Charlotte Hornets’ NetRating in 2nd half of season
18:30 ROTY race: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel
30:03 Little number: 278 - amount of points Hornets’ starting 5 outscored opponents
34:17 Little numbers:127 - Hornets’ offensive rating in minutes without LaMelo Ball on the floor and Coby White on the floor
40:03 Little numbers: 3 - Hornets’ ranking among likely postseason teams in both average distance covered per game and average speed traveled per game
46:50 Steph Curry’s return
52:13 LeBron, Curry, Kawhi & Kevin Durant continue dominance
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1 hr 2 min

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Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big…