The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to recap the incredible Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. They break down their favorite plays, share adjustments that can be made, and project what the rest of the series might look like. Then, they preview the Eastern Conference finals before revealing their winners and losers of the postseason so far.

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

(2:24) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(5:32) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1

(13:15) The plays Zach wants to embed in his brain forever

(16:27) Wemby makes the Curry-like 3 in overtime

(22:49) Jalen Williams misses a relatively open 3

(33:09) SGA can’t score on the two-on-one break

(43:44) Big-picture thoughts on this series

(58:37) The Thunder's D was good enough that they just need to score

(1:04:25) Knicks-Cavs preview

(1:16:53) Winners and losers of the postseason

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 Howard Beck to discuss the Cavs taking a 3-2 series lead, the Lakers being eliminated, what's next for LeBron, Giannis officially being shopped, and Game 6 between the Spurs and Timberwolves.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(02:09) Howard Beck joins!
(04:00) Cavs take a 3-2 series lead
(06:07) Coaches and officiating
(16:48) How does Detroit recover?
(30:56) Does Cade have anything left?
(33:52) Who won the KAT trade?
(38:27) Lakers eliminated, LeBron to FA
(54:15) Bucks listening to Giannis offers
(01:01:25) NBA combine
(1:09:00) Daryl Morey fired
(01:22:25) Spurs-Timberwolves Game 6

Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Howard Beck
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the T-Wolves-Spurs series and what will come of Wemby's elbow to Naz Reid. Next, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss the NBA draft lottery results. Finally, Fred Katz joins to discuss the Knicks sweeping the 76ers and who is the better matchup for them in the ECF.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(02:17) Jon Krawczynski joins!
(04:27) Past elbowing comparisons
(08:48) Should Wemby be suspended?
(12:31) Ayo's catch
(14:00) What adjustments can Minnesota make?
(30:30) Jonathan Givony joins!
(34:17) Lottery's biggest winners
(43:27) Peterson going no. 1?
(01:00:43) Lottery's impact on Giannis and Brown trades
(01:12:31) Fred Katz joins!
(01:14:49) Knicks sweep Philly
(01:28:19) OG's injury status
(01:37:58) ECF potential matchups

Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Jon Krawczynski, Fred Katz, Jonathan Givony
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 discuss why the Knicks need to be worried about OG Anunoby’s injury even though they're up 2-0. Then, they break down the adjustments the Spurs made in Game 2 before quickly previewing the Thursday-night games. Finally, they cover the three biggest offseason story lines to watch.

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

(2:07) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(4:25) OG Anunoby’s injury is the most important thing from Game 2

(19:04) Philly played well even without Joel Embiid

(25:10) The Spurs dominated the Timberwolves to even the series

(35:33) How can the Wolves avoid Wemby?

(45:29) Lakers-Thunder Game 3 preview

(48:08) Tonight is a "show me" game for Cleveland

(55:27) Offseason story lines

(59:19) Who has the most at stake in the draft lottery?

(1:10:13) Jaylen Brown’s Twitch stream

(1:18:57) Jaylen Brown fake trades

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 Tim Legler to break down how the Timberwolves were able to go into San Antonio and steal Game 1. Then, they discuss what has led to the Knicks' recent dominance, whether the Lakers stand a chance against the Thunder, and share their keys for Cleveland-Detroit. Finally, Zach closes the show by reacting to the biggest news around the league.

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

(2:22) Tim Legler joins the show!

(4:21) Thoughts on the Spurs not calling a time-out

(17:57) Fox had a terrible game

(27:57) Should the Spurs be worried?

(30:37) Knicks flatten Sixers in Game 1

(47:27) Embiid has another gear he needs to get to

(51:39) Are the Lakers drawing dead?

(58:23) The Cavs-Pistons series is being slept on a bit

(1:14:12) Magic fire Jamahl Mosley

(1:20:58) Chicago hires Bryson Graham

(1:23:19) Mavs land Masai Ujiri

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Tim Legler

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the 76ers beating the Celtics in game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They discuss the dominance of Embiid and Maxey, Mazzula’s confounding coaching performance, and preview Knicks-76ers.

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

(2:41) Michael Pina joins the show!

(5:08) This is one of the most impressive performances of Embiid’s career

(9:22) The series started to shift in game 3

(15:34) Joe Mazzulla made some questionable decisions tonight

(25:02) Early thoughts on Knicks-Sixers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Michael Pina

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 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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