Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how worried the Lakers should be about blowing their 3-0 lead. Then, they preview the Thursday night Game 6s before breaking down the Cavs and Pistons recent wins. Finally, they share their thoughts on lottery reform and what the Trail Blazers offseason might look like.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:05) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(4:08) Lakers are in real danger of blowing this 3-0 lead

(19:26) Can Embiid prove he’s a force again?

(23:43) KAT has been dominant and can put this series away

(26:34) Looking for Murray’s and Jokic’s shooting to stabilize

(28:33) The Cavs looked dead in Game 5 before coming back

(32:58) Who will win Game 6?

(43:20) Paolo and Cade both drop 45; but Pistons stay alive

(58:46) Lottery reform

(1:13:17) Zach petitions to be the one to draw the lottery balls

(1:19:32) What will the Trail Blazers offseason look like?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss what Austin Reaves’s return would mean for the Lakers. Then, they ponder what’s next for the Rockets, if the Nuggets' championship window is coming to an end, and how the Pistons can come back against the Magic. Finally, they break down who has the edge in TOR-CLE and close the show by sharing two winners and two losers of the postseason so far.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:21) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(7:04) Austin Reaves optimistic to return for Game 5

(10:42) If the Rockets lose, what does their future look like?

(18:20) Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year

(20:29) Lottery reform gaining momentum

(27:05) Would it feel hollow if Denver wins this series?

(32:17) Is Denver’s window shut?

(43:10) Final thoughts on MIN-DEN

(48:10) Magic have Detroit on the brink

(58:51) Toronto-Cleveland is tied at 2

(1:09:25) If the Cavs lose, it would be more disappointing than the Pistons losing

(1:11:47) What’s next for the Phoenix Suns

(1:20:33) Two winners and losers of the postseason so far

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to dive into the NBA playoffs and share which teams have the edge in their series. Then, Shea Serrano comes on to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and what basketball means to him. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for a somber edition of Mets Corner.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:20) Steve Jones Jr. joins the show!

(4:03) When do the Thunder need Jalen Williams back?

(7:48) Was the officiating as bad as Devin Booker says?

(15:04) If you like offense, Detroit-Orlando is not the series for you

(22:29) Adjustments that Orlando now needs to make

(29:27) Let’s move on to Rockets-Lakers Game 3

(36:57) The Rockets’ offense shows flashes but has no consistency

(42:50) Let's finish up with Sixers-Celtics

(50:05) Did Game 2 feel like the Celtics fell into bad habits?

(56:18) Shea Serrano joins the show!

(1:02:53) Let’s talk about your Game 1 experience

(1:06:25) On being able to share these experiences with your dad

(1:21:28) When the Spurs are good San Antonio is alive

(1:30:18) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:32:49) I’m sick of being embarrassed as a fan

(1:51:30) Steve Cohen should delete his Twitter

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Steve Jones Jr., Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to quickly preview Tuesday night’s games before doing a deep dive on all the remaining series. Finally, they close the show by discussing what comes next for Billy Donovan after stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and other news and notes around the league.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(3:39) Which game tonight are you most interested in?

(6:42) Denver-Minnesota game 2 was a thriller

(19:48) Jaden McDaniels says the Nuggets are all bad defenders

(27:07) Knicks and Hawks tied at one game apiece

(33:02) CJ McCollum embarrassed Jalen Brunson down the stretch

(45:05) Cleveland has been all over Toronto so far

(52:19) The Cavs seem to finally have a sense of who they are

(57:08) Welcome to the NBA season Orlando Magic!

(1:11:56) Let's quickly cover OKC-PHO

(1:16:33) Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls head coach

(1:23:44) What could the future of the Heat look like?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Mo Dakhil

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham gaining postseason awards eligibility and recap the play-in games and predict winners for the final playoff spots. Then, they go through each set playoff series and rank them in terms of watchability.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:12) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(10:58) Luka and Cade ruled eligible for postseason awards

(17:22) Biggest crisis among play-in losers?

(21:47) Warriors-Suns preview

(26:14) Hornets-Magic preview

(31:38) Ranking playoff series by watchability, starting with MIN-DEN

(42:54) Hawks-Knicks

(52:08) Trail Blazers-Spurs

(58:52) Rockets-Lakers

(1:06:20) 76ers-Celtics

(1:15:19) Raptors-Cavaliers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Mares to run through the final day of the season, dive into play-in predictions, and debate which first-round matchups matter most. There’s plenty of Nuggets talk, including how this team stacks up historically, what to expect against Minnesota, and why Nikola Jokic continues to redefine dominance. Later, Tim Hardaway Jr. hits the stage to talk about his time in Denver, playing alongside Jokic, stepping up when it mattered most, and key moments from the season.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(2:09) Zach gives out his award winners
(20:15) All-NBA teams
(31:00) Denver live show
(37:48) Around the NBA, last day of the regular season
(38:08) Adam Mares joins
(54:06) Breaking down Nuggets-Timberwolves matchup
(01:25:59) Tim Hardaway Jr. joins
(01:45:20) NBA Finals predictions
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Chris Ryan, Adam Mares, Tim Hardaway Jr.
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show!

(7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting?

(15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN?

(26:26) Stan’s award picks

(38:08) Cooper Flagg has taken on a huge role for the Mavs

(46:01) What tanking solution do you like the best?

(59:39) Who had the better career: James Harden or Dwyane Wade?

(1:04:56) Who was your Finals pick to start the season, and what is it now?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Stan Van Gundy

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how Victor Wembanyama's and Luka Doncic’s injuries affect postseason awards and the Western Conference playoffs. Plus, they dissect what’s gone wrong in Chicago, dive into the Bucks-Giannis dysfunction, and compare their all-rookie teams.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:09) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(3:14) Victor Wembanyama leaves game with bruised rib

(11:37) All-defense team picks

(18:48) All-NBA team picks

(38:21) No timetable for Luka’s return

(43:27) How to navigate the Western Conference playoffs

(54:22) Inside the Bucks and Giannis dysfunction

(1:07:04) Chicago Bulls disarray continues

(1:17:52) All-rookie teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down the East and share their picks for most improved player. Then, Jaime Jaquez Jr. comes on to discuss his improvement, Jimmy Butler leaving, and being part of Bam’s historic night. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for the first Mets Corner of the season.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:21) Michael Pina joins the show!

(4:31) Jaylen Brown continues to impress

(12:50) Jalen Duren feels like a lock for All-NBA

(18:30) What is our Cavscon level at?

(24:03) Are the Knicks just a weird team?

(41:41) Wemby with another strong game last night

(50:53) Let’s look at the bottom of the East

(56:48) Wizards forced to apologize over April Fools joke

(1:01:43) Most improved player candidates

(1:07:50) Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins the show!

(1:13:38) How do you continue to improve?

(1:21:01) On Jimmy Butler’s departure

(1:23:29) What was it like when Bam scored 83 points?

(1:31:54) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:33:20) The starting pitching has been fantastic

(1:36:14) Bo Bichette’s early struggles continue

(1:52:49) Do you care about Soto and Lindor’s relationship?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Michael Pina, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Wosny Lambre to reveal his most interesting player combos and lineups to watch at the end of the season. Then, Zach shares his Random Thoughts on the NBA! Finally, Zach and Wos discuss which playoff races are the most exciting to watch and debate which awards are already locked up.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:45) Wosny Lambre joins the show!

(4:04) Lineups and player combos we most want to see

(15:38) Tatum and Brown continue to jell

(20:20) The Nuggets' defense is terrible

(37:00) Zach’s Random Thoughts on the NBA!

(52:44) Which playoff race are you most excited about?

(1:00:22) Does SGA have MVP locked up?

(1:06:58) How close are Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg for ROY?

(1:21:02) Let's run through All-NBA teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Wosny Lambre

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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