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Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 133-111 loss to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (3:30). Later, Jason reveals his Monday NBA power rankings featuring many familiar faces such as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics atop the list (27:20). Lastly, Jason answers mailbag questions (42:30) including why Steph Curry has struggled against Denver, how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can approach a series against the Celtics, and much more! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 123-113 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and what lies ahead for each of the Western Conference contenders. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' impressive 112-107 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Are the Bucks starting to find their groove? Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-103 loss against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from the game and discusses what he expects moving forward for both of these Western Conference contenders. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 03:30 Start 04:40 Lakers vs Suns reaction 19:00 Bucks picking up steam, beat Timberwolves 21:00 Nuggets defeat the Warriors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 123-113 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Jason discusses what has led to the improved Mavericks defense and what goes wrong for the Suns offense when Bradley Beal is out of the lineup. Later, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls and clarifies why he is slightly concerned about Boston's offense heading into the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Jason responds to JJ Redick's criticism on the state of sports media and shares why he believes the industry is in a great place. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 03:00 - Introduction 04:39 - Mavericks beat Suns 11:46 - Mavericks defense has been great 20:58 - Suns mediocre without Bradley Beal 27:23 - Celtics blow past Bulls 31:09 - How concerning is Celtics lack of interior offense? 41:19 - Responding to JJ Redick's take on sports media #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' dominant 128-110 win over Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing LeBron James. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discuses what he expects from both teams moving forward as the chase to the NBA Playoffs begins. #volume #herd   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys debate whether LeBron James' Lakers or Steph Curry's Warriors will go on another NBA Finals run, if the Knicks or Thunder are a legitimate threat, and whether they expect Kevin Durant and the Suns to make noise in the Western Conference. The episode ends with Jason and Sam sharing their thoughts on the Mavericks, Heat, and 76ers who all fell just outside of their top ten. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys discuss why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again the team to beat, whether Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers should be considered the No. 2 contender, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks will "figure it out" before the NBA Playoffs begin. #volume #herd   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have maintained the top spot for much of the year, and this week is no different. After dominating the first half of the season, the Celtics have looked like the NBA’s best team, and will be a huge threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in their pursuit of back-to-back championships. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden from  @Nerd_Sesh  to discuss all things NBA as we head into NBA All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors getting hot at the right time, and how they can still be a threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. The guys then dive into the East as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been dominant to this point, and should walk straight through the Eastern Conference, and anything short of an NBA Finals appearance would be viewed as a failure. Last, can the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Minnesota Timberwolves make a run in the yet despite being two of the youngest teams in the league? #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason explains how Fox is quickly becoming an NBA superstar as he is carrying this Kings squad past some of the best teams in the league (3:00). Jason then answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics in the game (21:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 130-125 loss to James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, and discusses the outlook for both teams moving forward as the NBA Playoffs approaches. Later, Jason breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Utah Jazz, the Miami Heat's 109-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Warriors pursuit of a trade for LeBron James. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Phoenix Suns win over the Sacramento Kings as Kevin Durant has been playing like an MVP candidate as of late. When KD is playing at this high of a level, he is the type of talent that can carry a team throughout the playoffs. (4:30) Jason also dives into the rest of the season for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Are the Warriors the biggest threat to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference? (38:30) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-95 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Is Doc Rivers' squad beginning to turn a corner? (18:30) Jason also shares his thoughts on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' dominant 121-100 win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers (3:30) before hitting mailbag questions on the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and much more from the NBA (30:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)  #Volume #Herd   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.