The guys review Scoop's comments about Anthony Davis' days in Chicago and how it affects his game today. Will the Trail Blazers give much trouble for the Lakers? Spectrum SportsNet's Chris McGee joins Ben to talk Lakers, James Worthy, and the world of Purp and Yellow. Mookie belts three last night begging the question is Mike Trout wasting away in Anaheim. Jeffrey Lyons talks movies and his Red Sox with Ben.
Mike Golic Jr. and Chiney Ogwumike discuss whether or not the Blazers have a chance to beat the Lakers and a Seattle Seahawks player gets sent home for his extracurricular activities.
Mike Golic Jr. and Chiney Ogwumike says we need to talk about Damian Lilliard like an elite hooper and some ACC teams are struggling with covid testing. Plus, ESPN NBA front office insider joins the show.
Stephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins react to Blazers surviving for play-in game for the 8th seed, Brett Favre comments on Aaron Rodgers, and which team had been the biggest disappointment in bubble.
Now that the playoffs are upon us in the NBA bubble, Alan wonders if the play in games were a success. Plus, Alan has to Gas Face himself.
Matchups for the West play-in and the opening round of the postseason are set. Here are stats and predictions for 17 teams still standing inside the bubble.
Immediately after watching Damian Lillard and the Blazers secure the top spot in the Western Conference play-in, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss Dame's amazing bubble run, Phoenix's future and how nagging injuries for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook might affect their respective teams' title hopes.
Should the Lakers be worried about the Trailblazers? Allen focuses on the role needed from Markieff Morris and Kyle Kuzma in the playoffs. ESPN's Heather Dinich joins Allen to talk college football trying to handle the Covid season. Brooklyn and Portland are having a battle to end the NBA season. ESPN's Alden Gonzalez calls in and talks about the MLB from his unique perspective; will the Dodgers catch fire and can they win at the end and more.
Damian Lillard finished with 42 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as the Blazers battled to the wire against the Nets and prevailed to reach the play-in round.
Damian Lillard sent Portland into the NBA's first play-in series with 42 more points and a crucial steal, helping the Trail Blazers escape with a 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Who do you want to face the Lakers in the 1st Round? Phoenix? Memphis? Portland? Momo and Kirk discussed. Then, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry called in to give an update on LA Rams Training Camp and her thoughts on her appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks. And, "Game Of Games." Plus, Crosstalk with Allen Sliwa.
ESPN Radio morning show host Jay Williams joined the show to talk college football, the NBA playoffs, the Knicks direction and more.
The Suns made a valiant effort, but the play-in series will feature the Blazers and Grizzlies competing for the No. 8 seed in the West.
The West play-in will be decided by the Blazers-Nets game on Thursday.
The panel discusses the first round matchups in the eastern conference and the race for 8th in the west as we approach the playoffs! Plus, CJ McCollum, Joel Embiid and Russell Westbrook injury concerns, Zach Lowe's dreams return and more NBA topics!
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss James Harden’s monster performance, Jacoby's love for the Miami Heat, Jerry Jones’ stance on anthem protests, Giannis' suspension, George Kittle gets the bag and tonight’s must-win games for the Blazers, Suns and Grizzlies.
Jay Williams joined the show to talk NBA and preview his new morning show. Plus, Alan gives the Gas Face to Bart.
ESPN Radio morning show host Jay Williams joined the show to talk college football, the NBA playoffs, the Knicks direction and more.
(Chris Herring, senior sportswriter): It's been a minute since we last chatted about the NBA at length, and for good reason: The whole world changed,...
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 46 | 27 | .630 | - | L3 |
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 27 | .620 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 44 | 28 | .611 | 2 | W1 |
| Portland | 35 | 39 | .473 | 12 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 23 | L3 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Nassir Little | SF | North Carolina |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35 | 39 | .473 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
