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Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell combined for 37 points off the bench to push the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 game three win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni,and Zena Keita give their instant reaction to the Pacers win, Tyrese Haliburton’s aggressive play, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fatigue. Then, the gang looks ahead to game four and Zena apologizes to the Pacers.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the Thunder and Pacers tied at one game a piece. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files with an injury update on Tyrese Haliburton, his thoughts on adjustments for game 3, and the atmosphere in Indianapolis.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Scott AgnessExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Thunder even the series at 1-1 heading back to Indiana for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Es Baraheni and Marcus Thompson discuss Game 2, whether the Thunder have control of the series now, and if Alex Caruso is the Thunder’s “Andre Iguodala. They then discuss 4 teams that interest them most in the offseason.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Marcus ThompsonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game 2 win to even the Finals series at 1-1. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the Thunder win and the NBA’s decision to add digital logos to the Finals broadcast. Then, Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour report live from OKC with their thoughts on the series so far and what to look for in game 3.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, & Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indiana Pacers completed another improbable comeback to steal game one of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are live from OKC with their instant reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner and the Thunder collapse. Then, Anthony Slater joins the show to give his thoughts on the Thunder pregame lineup change and what to look for in game two.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Anthony SlaterExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and answer listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA Finals tip-off tonight and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are on the ground in Oklahoma City for game one. Rylan Stiles, host of Locked On Thunder, joins the show to discuss the importance of the Thunder to the OKC community, how Sam Presti built the team, and what the Pacers need to do to win.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Rylan StilesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and James Edwards discuss the Knicks surprising move and who they may hire to replace Thibs. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to discuss the Pacers offense vs. the Thunder defense and how the Pacers pull off an upset.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, James Edwards, & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league high 68 wins, captured a scoring title and was named MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni debate whether SGA is having one of the best seasons ever and where it lands if the Thunder win a championship. Then, Mike Vorkunov drops in to breakdown the reasons the NBA isn’t afraid of a small-market Finals and the X-factors for a Pacers win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pascal Siakam was named Eastern Conference finals MVP as the Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers’ win and give their thoughts on what went wrong for the Knicks. Then, the gang looks ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers and make their picks.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss the Thunder moving on to the NBA Finals, if teams are now scared of them, what’s next for the Timberwolves, and they also touch on the Eastern Conference Finals.Then the guys discuss the upcoming NBA offseason and what could happen with Giannis, Kevin Durant, the Celtics, the Rockets and much more. Then the guys finish with a rousing version of Andrew vs. the Beat where Andrew and Sam go head to head in a trivia battle.  Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and the Knicks dominated the Pacers to send the Eastern Conference finals back to Indiana. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Knicks defensive effort and Tom Thibodeau’s bench mob. The, the Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor joins the show to discuss the Pacers’ lack of energy and how they bounce back in game 6.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Shakeia TaylorExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and was named Western Conference Finals MVP as the Thunder clinch and NBA Finals berth and Western Conference title. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Thunder continuing their incredible season and react to some SGA stats. Then, Jon Krawczynski joins the show to give his thoughts on the Wolves disappointing performance, lessons for Anthony Edwards, and whether the Thunder have any weakness.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Th NBA Daily crew discuss how we got here where OKC and Indiana are up 3-1, parity in the NBA, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyrese Haliburton had a historic triple-double with no turnovers to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Fred Katz discuss Haliburton’s game, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 4th quarter struggle, and Aaron Nesmith as a “torso competitor”.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita & Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jaylen Williams combined for 95 points as the Thunder took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlect react to OKC’s Big Three having a big night and how the Thunder defense flustered Anthony Edwards. Then, Es and Dave discuss the “fouling up three” approach to end of games and whether the NBA should ban it.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks came back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Pacers and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their reaction. They discuss KAT’s slow start and insane finish, how the Knicks may have benefited from foul trouble, and how the Pacers’ offense was stifled. Then, they take a look at the Wolves blowout win over the Thunder and preview Western Conference finals game four.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast to discuss the NBA Draft and who the Sixers should take 3rd in the draft, which players have the most potential outside the top 3, player comps and much more. In part 2 the crew discusses the Conference Finals and if the Wolves have any answers for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Bryce SimonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Editor: Gonzalo Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Thunder take the 2-0 lead on the Timberwolves by defeating them 118-103. Es Baraheni is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to discuss the struggles of the Wolves and what they can to do turn it around. Then Es is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s dominant win, Shai’s MVP and much more from OKC.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Jon Krawczynski and Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Knicks completed the biggest collapse in franchise history in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers and Es Baraheni and Andrew Claudio of Knicks Film School are here to break it down. They discuss the hot shot making of Aaron Nesmith, Haliburton’s huge shot, the overtime and so much more.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Andrew ClaudioExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.