Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder getting a big win over the Knicks before talking if New York is an actual contender for the NBA Finals this season. Plus, we break down some high profile battles in the Eastern Conference standings down the stretch of the season including the emergence of the 76ers. Finally, we tackle this historic Rookie Of The Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel and react to the NBA’s tanking proposals.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss the Celtics big win over the Thunder in Boston including a huge game from Jaylen Brown and why this was one of the more consequential games of the season. Then, we break down if the MVP race is actually heating up before talking about some historic MVP votes that we disagree with. Plus, we tackle how far NBA commissioner Adam Silver will go on tanking after his stern comments at the board of governors meeting. Finally, how concerning are the tough times for the Warriors for next season?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the continuing drama between the Bucks and Giannis including the NBPA statement in support of Giannis playing. Plus, will there be a 65-game exemption for Cade Cunningham? Then, we break down if Victor Wembanyama’s speech has any chance to influence MVP voters and if he has a legitimate case for the trophy. Finally, how has Jayson Tatum’s return to Boston impacted the team?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Lakers strong play of late including Luka’s scoring outbursts before discussing a weakness that keeps popping up. Plus, an interesting stretch for the Cavs and some playoff seeding battles to monitor moving forward.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss if Cade Cunningham’s injury will prevent Detroit from a deep playoff run and if it will open up the Eastern Conference any more. Then, we discuss the Giannis injury and the Bucks’ desire to shut him down for the season including if Milwaukee should be looking to trade him this offseason. Finally, we break down some interesting postgame quotes from Jaylen Brown before talking if Boston is taking control of the Eastern Conference.

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