It’s a new NBA season on ‘Off Guard!’ Austin and Pausha run through a handful of the league’s first few games and talk through the story lines that are already in motion (7:34). Then, they discuss the common theme between the top-heavy teams and their levels of success (22:03), and give their major takeaways so far (54:06). Later, they put their hoops knowledge back to the test with another round of Lost in the Sauce (59:58).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
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Top-Heavy Teams Everywhere, Spurs’ Young Talent, and Denver’s Elite Starting Lineup

NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening in the National Basketball Association. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories going on in the Association and of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.

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Austin and Pausha are back to recap the Timberwolves’ disheartening Game 5 loss, which also sent the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals (1:02). Then, they highlight the top story lines between Dallas and Boston, with an early Finals preview (14:10). Later, they talk through the Western and Eastern Conferences and how they could potentially stack up next season (24:17).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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T-Wolves Crumble, Mavs Head to the Finals, and How the West and East Could Look Next Season

Austin and Pausha break down Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, with the Timberwolves taking their first win of the series (0:45). They discuss the adjustments Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns made, and talk through the chances that Minnesota can push the series to Game 7. Later, they touch on how to identify solid players in not-so-great situations, and tip their hat to the Mavs for their “risky” additions this season (6:58). Then, they preview what a hypothetical Finals series would look like between the Celtics and Mavs, with Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown all at their peak (34:08). Plus, Austin and Pausha discuss where Luka ranks among the best players and how that would change if he can take home a ring!

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Odds Timberwolves Can Push to Game 7 and Where Luka Ranks Among the Best

Austin and Pausha are back to discuss the devastating loss for the Pacers in Game 2 against the Celtics, and emphasize the dominant Tatum-Brown duo (11:05). Then, they hit on Kyrie and Luka’s epic performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, before addressing adjustments the T-Wolves have to make for the rest of the series (44:40). Plus, the guys take a quick look back at LeBron’s best years.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Are Luka and Kyrie the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Reminiscing on LeBron’s Best Years.

Austin and Pausha are back to break down the Timberwolves’ huge Game 7 win over the Nuggets (1:12). Then, they share a trend they’ve observed that emphasizes the importance of having depth on your roster versus star power (17:31). Later, they make predictions for the Wolves-Mavs Western Conference finals, and give a shout-out to Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers for moving on to the Eastern Conference finals (45:32).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Lessons From T-Wolves’ Historic Game 7 Win and Haliburton Becomes NY’s Newest Enemy

Austin and Pausha kick things off discussing what the Timberwolves did differently in Game 6 that led to their 45-point statement win over Denver (1:58). Then, they talk through predictions for Game 7 of Timberwolves-Nuggets and Game 6 of the Mavs-Thunder series, before betting on which team they think the Mavericks would much rather run into if they move on (15:50). Later, they hit on the pressure for the Celtics to take home a championship after returning to the conference finals for the sixth time in eight years (44:53), touch on J.J. Redick potentially taking the Lakers coaching gig, and wrap with Draymond’s comments about Rudy Gobert on ‘Inside the NBA.’

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Top-Heavy Teams Everywhere, Spurs’ Young Talent, and Denver’s Elite Starting Lineup

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