The Denver Nuggets took a 3-2 series lead behind Nikola Jokic’s masterclass performance. Are they destined to advance? 

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wed Goldberg open the show by looking at Nikola Jokic’s 40-point. zero turnover Game 5 and how the Nuggets struck back against the Wolves. Then, they bounce around to talk about Knicks-Pacers, why the Hawks shouldn’t trade Trae Young after getting the No. 1 overall pick, the Celtics not facing adversity, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut, and the Lakers’ coaching search. 

0:00: Cold open featuring re-doing recent No. 1 picks 

5:37: Wolves-Nuggets Game 5

28:32: Knicks-Pacers Game 5

37:15: Why the Hawks should keep Trae Young

43:47: Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey taking threes at the combine

49:48: The Celtics aren’t facing adversity 

59:26: Caitlin Clark’s debut 

1:01:48: The Lakers’ weird coaching search 

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The Denver Nuggets evened up their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. So where does that series stand now?

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by analyzing the Nuggets’ Game 4 over the Timberwolves, how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are dictating the series, Anthony Edwards is still going off on more. Then, they look at the Hawks winning the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery and several of the league’s worst teams dropping down, Donovan Mitchell’s current status among the NBA’s best players, and what his NBA future could look like. Then, they preview the 2024 WNBA season by looking at Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, if anyone can beat A’ja Wilson and the Aces this year, and more. 

0:00: Cold open

6:07: Nuggets-Wolves is tied at 2-2

28:37: Hawks win the lottery

51:44: Donovan Mitchell vibe check

1:09:58: 2024 WNBA Season preview

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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks evened their series in OKC as the NBA playoffs roll on.

Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg break down the Mavs’ big win over the Thunder before reacting to Frank Vogel being fired by the Phoenix Suns. To close the show, a closer look at Nikola Jokic facing his biggest NBA postseason test and why the Minnesota Timberwolves have posed such a challenge to the Denver Nuggets so far.

0:00 Intro question feat. Shaq & Jokic

4:30 Mavs-Thunder reaction

28:00 Frank Vogel fired

45:00 Jokic back against the wall

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The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards are up 2-0 on the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Are they the new favorites to win it all?

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Wes Goldberg and Chris Manning start by discussing the Wolves’ Game 2 win over the Nugges and their control of the series, the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Pacers; and Pat Riley’s recent comments about Jimmy Butler and what it means for the future of the Heat. Then, they look at the Celtics’ easy win over the Cavs and the Thunder’s impressive Game 1 over the Mavericks. 

0:00: Cold open features NBA players at the Met Gala 

4:11: Wolves go up 2-0 on Nuggets

28:22: Knicks go up 1-0 

34:55: Pat Riley’s vision for the future of the Heat

44:55: Boston cruises in Game 1

55:57: Thunder take Game 1 vs. Dallas

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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took Game 1 against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. So what does it tell us about the rest of the series?

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Lakers’ coaching search and the Cavs beating the Magic in Game 7. Then, they look at five things that defined Game 1 of Nuggets-Wolves by looking at Edwards’ big night, the different looks the Wolves threw at Jamal Murray, Rudy Gobert’s impact, and more. Then, they preview Thunder-Mavericks and Knicks-Pacers.

0:00: Cold open featuring the Lakers’ coaching search

5:24: Cavs-Magic Game 7

18:56: Nuggets-Wolves Game 1

43:50: Thunder-Mavericks series preview

53:55: Knicks-Pacers series preview

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The Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans were all eliminated from the NBA Playoffs this week — so what now? 

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Knicks beating the 76ers, Jalen Brunson’s mastery, and why this might have been Joel Embiid’s best playoff series. Then, they turn their attention to the Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans and the questions now facing each team heading into the summer. 

0:00: What NBA/WNBA player “I <3” would you want to own?

3:45: Knicks-76ers series finish reaction 

29:27: Do the Celtics have a golden opportunity to win it all?

39:06: What is next for the Bucks? 

53:43: Could the Heat blow it up?

1:08:19: How the Pelicans could evolve

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Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have life once again in the NBA playoffs, while LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason of uncertainty.

Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg recap a big Sixers win at MSG and touch on Paolo Banchero and Evan Mobley developing before our eyes. Then, a preview of a potential classic Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves second-round series. To close, what in the world will LeBron James do next?

0:00 Intro question feat Suns

5:00 Sixers-Knicks reaction

26:45 Top 5 Surprisingly Valuable Playoff Players

31:30 Nuggets vs Wolves preview

1:01:00 LeBron future debate

1:05:55 Top 5 Most Fun LeBron Destinations

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Sunday’s Mavericks-Clippers Game 4 is one of the best games of the NBA playoffs - and sets the stage for a long series. 

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Mavs-Clippers and monster games from Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Paul George. They then look at a pivotal Game 4 win from the Knicks and a virtuoso performance from Jalen Brunson. 

Also covered: Cavs-Magic, Bucks-Pacers and the NBA getting into business with Amazon. 

0:00: Ranking embarrassing losses

3:12: Clippers-Mavericks Game 4

23:35: Knicks-76ers Game 4 

40:55: Pacers-Bucks Game 4 

48:02: Cavs-Magic is tied up 

53:38: New NBA TV deal 

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Joel Embiid stole the show in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night in a home win while the Los Angeles Lakers came up short once again.

Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg react to a big NBA postseason slate, looking at the Lakers running out of answers around LeBron James and Anthony Davis; the relentless brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets; Embiid breathing life into the Philadelphia 76ers; and the Orlando Magic finding some answers against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

0:00 Intro feat Miami Heat

3:02 Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3

22:02 Sixers vs Knicks Game 3

43:40 Magic vs Cavs Game 3

56:55 What Matters More for the weekend

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With their Game 2 loss to the Wolves, are the Suns on the brink? Or could they still fight back?

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Suns-Wolves, Mavericks-Clippers and Pacers-Bucks. Then, they play a game where they each nominate three players and pick which player has met expectations, which player has exceeded expectations and which player has been a disappointment. To finish the show, they look at the teams currently down in each series and who has already lost and who hasn’t. 

0:00: Cold open featuring dark rooms and Rudy Gobert

4:36: Suns-Wolves Game 2 reaction 

16:24: Mavericks-Clippers Game 2 reaction 

23:31: Pacers-Bucks Game 2 reaction

31:20: Meet, Exceed or Disappoint 

45:03: Not dead yet - which of the teams currently down in their series can come back? 

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