The Zach Lowe Show

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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