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Ja Morant Rant from 2023-03-07T20:54:41
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. How will the Ja Morant controversy and absence from the team hurt the Grizzlies? What’s the first-round matchup th...
ListenMaking Sense of the Western Conference from 2023-03-01T08:32:20
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The new-look Lakers beat the Warriors and the Mavs in consecutive games, but can they be actual contenders to win ...
ListenNBA All Stars 2023 from 2023-02-24T14:51:14
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
The All Star weekend was fun but the game itself was an embarrassment with airballs chucked from the logo. Also...
The Kyrie and Luka Show! from 2023-02-06T16:04:39
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
The first domino before the Trade Deadline dropped today with Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks...
Lakers and the Referee and Embiid for MVP? from 2023-02-01T12:06:53
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
It was the Rivals week in the league and we saw a lot of close games. Have the Lakers been on the wrong end of ...
The Most Annoying Team in the NBA from 2023-01-24T13:21:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
Does the Rio Hachimura addition move the needle for the Lakers? Should the Warriors be worried about their fail...
All Star Picks&The Return of the King from 2023-01-18T10:59:46
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Lebron is superhuman and AD may return soon. But does that actually solve the Lakers’ problems? Where is the Ben S...
ListenThe Bucks, The Suns and the Trades from 2023-01-11T12:18:13
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
The 2021 NBA Finalists, the Suns, and the Bucks started the season off strong but have slowly tapered away. Are...
The Luka and Donovan Show from 2023-01-05T20:43:35
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
Luka seems to have found a new level while the more you watch Jokic, the more underrated he seems. Meanwhil...
ListenPelicans and the Suns from 2022-12-16T08:48:15
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.
The Suns and the Celtics had some hiccups after we placed them in the top tier last week, while the young Grizz...
Ranking All 30 Teams from 2022-12-07T20:15:48
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. We are a quarter of the way into the regular season and do our power rankings and tiers of all 30 teams in the lea...
ListenMavericks and the Kings from 2022-11-28T14:03:03
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The beam is shining bright in Sacramento. But is this run sustainable and how far can they advance? Not everything...
ListenNBA Monthly Awards from 2022-11-21T10:10:57
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Should the Warriors be cutting their losses and trading away their youngsters to maximise Steph's phenomenal run? ...
ListenThe AD and KD Situations from 2022-11-17T05:02:32
Kawhi Bye and the Panic in Dubnation from 2022-11-07T17:02:37
New Season Now NBA Rants! from 2022-10-31T19:54:27
Join Monish and Nishant as they record the first podcast of the season discussing the good, the bad and the ugly teams in the league. This and some predictions on today's episode of the Airball ...
ListenKyrie, Durant and the Gobert Discussion from 2022-07-08T17:39:20
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the off-season in the NBA. Kevin Durant made a trade request to the Brooklyn Nets, and several teams seem interested in acquiri...
ListenNBA Free Agency from 2022-06-28T08:57:43
Warriors Are NBA Champions Again from 2022-06-19T08:57:17
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors are champions once again! What is the formula that makes this franchise a successful one? How high is Steph Curr...
ListenWarriors Strike Back from 2022-06-06T15:22:47
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Steph continued his hot form from Game 1, but the defence turned it up for the Warriors in Game 2 and restricted the Celtics ...
ListenCeltics Draw First Blood from 2022-06-03T17:21:46
May the Best Team Win! from 2022-06-01T15:23:46
Dubs Drubs and Miami's Heat from 2022-05-23T14:48:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA action from the conference finals. The Warriors are one win away from yet another NBA final. How good have Wiggins and Looney been for the Dubs...
ListenGame 7 Carnage - The Era of Luka and JT from 2022-05-16T14:16:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA action from Game 7s over the weekend. Boston Celtics demolished the Bucks in the early game while the Mavs did the same over the Suns in the s...
ListenSixer Can't Handle the Heat, Luka Flex from 2022-05-13T21:39:27
Bucks with a Foot in the ECF from 2022-05-12T23:49:54
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Can the Warriors just forget the thrashing they got at the hands of the Grizzlies and mo...
ListenGrizzlies and Celtics Clap Back from 2022-05-06T07:42:04
Luka and Harden Equivalence? from 2022-05-05T14:14:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Heat and the Suns won their homestand of games and have taken a commanding 2-0 lead i...
ListenMavs, 76ers and Suns in 6 from 2022-04-29T07:41:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Mavericks, Suns and the Sixers progressed to Round 2 while the Pelicans, Jazz and the ...
ListenWarriors Serve Up Frozen Nuggets from 2022-04-28T16:08:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks and the Warriors progressed to Round 2 while the Bulls and the Nuggets go back h...
ListenTrae Flukes and Ja Nukes? from 2022-04-27T07:35:11
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Nets have been eliminated - where do they go from here? Is this the end of super teams...
ListenThe Boston Giant Killer Celtics from 2022-04-25T14:50:52
The NBA Playoffs are a Go! from 2022-04-18T14:41:57
Western Conference Playoff Picture from 2022-04-15T14:37:34
Eastern Conference Playoff Picture from 2022-04-11T20:59:12
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the final standings in the Eastern Conference and the playoff matchups. Would anything less than a ring be a failure for the Brooklyn Nets? Why is Miam...
ListenNa Na Na Lakers - LeBron's Fall? from 2022-04-06T16:41:33
Brooklyn - Meet the Greek Freak from 2022-04-01T15:02:54
Of Heat, Celtics, Raptors and Hawks from 2022-03-31T12:58:03
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Eastern Conference. Two of the recent conference leaders, the Heat and the Celtics, faced off in a close game with t...
ListenMVPs Face Off from 2022-03-30T21:38:19
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA action. Giannis faced off and came out on top against MVP rival Embiid, including a match-winning block on the big man! Was this a potent...
ListenNBA Western Conference Mayhem from 2022-03-28T14:11:19
Sleeping on the Boston Celtics from 2022-03-25T08:32:44
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The two most dangerous teams in the East - on form, and on paper, are the Boston Celtics and the M...
ListenUtah - Not All That Jazz? from 2022-03-23T18:01:06
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA.
With everything happening in the Western Conference, one team that's slipped under everyone'...
ListenBronze State Warriors from 2022-03-22T08:54:39
Monish and Nishant talk about Steph Curry's injury and the Warriors now facing an uphill battle as they try to hold on to the third seed. If they slip up, they could face Luka Doncic in the firs...
ListenKyrie Does a Kyrie from 2022-03-16T16:13:03
Kyrie Irving either wants to make you tear your hair in frustration with his off-court antics or make you marvel with his brilliance on the floor.
Join Monish and Nishant as they wor...
ListenWarriors, Embiid v Jokic from 2022-03-15T13:46:35
Brooklyn and Milwaukee - Peaking at the Right time? from 2022-03-14T19:53:38
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The Nets have had a Kyrie 50 game, KD 50 game and a blowout of the Sixers in the last week. Does t...
ListenLet's Talk Eastern Conference Standings from 2022-03-08T14:26:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Eastern Conference. The Heat, despite sitting on top of the East, are never in the limelight. Would you pick them ov...
ListenThe Golden State Warriors and the Suns from 2022-03-07T18:09
Monish and Nishant talk about the regular season entering its final stretch. Contenders putting on impressive displays to build momentum. But the Warriors are a team that has been trending downw...
ListenLet's Talk Pelicans, Cavs and the Raptors from 2022-03-03T20:50:42
LeBron and the Lakers Trainwreck from 2022-03-02T23:34:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the chaos that the Lakers are in right now. This season seems lost but with no tradeable assets, where does the franchise go from here? Trade Russ? Tra...
ListenNBA - Post-ASG Contenders from 2022-03-01T15:26:16
Monish and Nishant talk about the Embiid-Harden duo ripping apart opponents in their first two games together. Are they the strongest in the East? What about the Celtics run? Does the CP3 injury...
ListenNBA Power Rankings and All Star Roundup from 2022-02-16T12:14:48
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA. The Suns have lost just 10 games so far, and are they the runaway favourites, come the playoffs? Meanwhil...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline Mayhem from 2022-02-11T13:06:59
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about all the trades from the Transfer Deadline Day. The season long saga of Ben Simmons and the Sixers finally came to an end with the Sixers landing James ...
ListenSimmons and Harden - Sulk Swap from 2022-02-10T22:13
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. It's the last day of the trading window and Ben Simmons is still a 76er. Can the Sixers find a way...
ListenWho Won the Blockbuster Trade - Kings or Pacers? from 2022-02-09T16:46:44
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The Trade Market exploded today with Portland shipping out CJ McCollum to the Pelicans. Later in t...
ListenDeadline Day Trades and James Harden to Philly? from 2022-02-07T09:58:42
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. It's the last week of the Trade Window and we saw the Trailblazers and the Clippers finalize a dea...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline Jibber-Jabber from 2022-02-03T16:55:22
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. On today's episode, they talk about the Eastern Conference, the top 6 and the trade deadline. With...
ListenWe Talk the Denver Nuggets and some T'Wolves from 2022-02-02T16:11:39
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets and the Timberwolves squared off yesterday and are the focus of discussion on today's episode. Can the ...
ListenOf Hawks and some Clippers from 2022-02-01T08:57:02
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks have been on an uptrend winning 7 games in a row. Can they repeat their run from last season where they ...
ListenAD and Embiid - Where do we Go? from 2022-01-28T08:20:35
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. The Lakers lost but they had some positives from this game - none bigger than Anthony Davis getting the better out of Joel...
ListenMiami Heat - Best in the East! How?! from 2022-01-27T20:08:51
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the top team in the East - the Miami Heat. Despite being hit by injuries to most of their starting roster, the Heat have somehow managed to climb to th...
ListenCan Anthony Davis bring hope for the Lakers? from 2022-01-25T20:08:37
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Lakers' woes in today's episode. Can the return of AD solve jumpstart their season or is it a little too late? Is Frank Vogel being made a scapegoa...
ListenNBA Mid-Season Western Conference Roundup from 2022-01-24T14:22:39
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA. The Western Conference may not be as tight as the East in terms of standings, but they probably have the ...
ListenThe Eastern Conference is Heating Up! from 2022-01-18T20:58:53
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA. The Eastern Conference standings have all been jumbled up and with 5 teams tied on 27 wins, it's going to...
Listen3 Best and Worst Things About This NBA Season from 2022-01-14T20:39:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about three things that they like or dislike in the NBA. Right from refereeing to narratives to vaccination status or haircuts - anything goes! All this fun ...
ListenThe Best and Worst NBA Trades This Season from 2022-01-13T18:07:43
The Fall and Fall of the LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics from 2022-01-12T16:00:44
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Toronto Raptors Ascension from 2022-01-11T15:27:34
KlayDay - The Return of the Splash Brothers from 2022-01-10T21:47:35
The Grizzlies are a Problem! The Pacers, Not so Much from 2022-01-07T04:35:06
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. In today's episode, they talk about the return of Kyrie Irving and if his presence actually disrup...
ListenNBA All Stars with Ashish Shakya from 2022-01-06T04:35:21
Monish and Nishant are joined by Ashish Shakya, comic and writer. This is a fun episode where the trio talks about their introduction to the world of the NBA, and what got them hooked on. They a...
ListenPortland, Utah and all that Jazz from 2022-01-03T09:39:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. In today's episode, they talk about two teams that had built their roster in hopes of a Championsh...
ListenNBA Wishlist Trades and Playoff Matchups from 2021-12-29T11:54:28
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. In today's episode, they talk about their wishlist for the second half of the season - an Eastern ...
ListenChicago Bulls Ascension and All Star Backcourts? from 2021-12-28T08:51:24
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Chicago Bulls' continued defiance or expectations and how set this team is in the West? Can they take on everyone except the Bucks and the Nets in ...
ListenChrismas Games and Hope for Ben Simmons? from 2021-12-27T11:55:56
NBA Playoff Contenders after 30 games in 2021 from 2021-12-23T09:50:57
Let's Talk Lakers - Disaster in the Making from 2021-12-22T21:29:30
The Zion and Luka Talk from 2021-12-21T21:51:59
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. Zion Williamson has played less than 100 games and he's well in to his third season in the league....
ListenMVP So Far and Bucks Still the One Team to Beat? from 2021-12-17T15:04:05
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. We're one-third of the way through the regular season and today's talk establishes favourites and ...
ListenSteph's Record | Bucks Rampage | Cavs Ascension from 2021-12-16T12:33:47
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Steph's evolution, Cavs fast becoming silent killers and the Bucks seemingly invincible aura when their big 3 take the court. All this and more on toda...
ListenSteph's Record, Bron Still King from 2021-12-15T22:01:02
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. Steph made history reaching the top of the 3 point mountain while KD played 48 mins, sometimes with 4 rookies on the floo...
ListenSame Old Jazz Story? Let's Talk Lakers and Nets from 2021-12-10T08:51:24
The Indiana Pacers Rebuild from 2021-12-08T14:39:40
Get Embiid Some Help! All Miami No Heat? from 2021-12-07T11:19:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Miami Heat downward spiral and whether or not their stock was overvalued at the start of the season after a brief spell of good performances. Also ...
ListenLillard and the 76ers from 2021-12-06T09:34:36
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Portland Trailblazers and their troubles on and off the court. The appointment of Chauncey Billups hasn't really worked out as they'd hoped, and th...
ListenNBA Free Agency Roulette from 2021-12-03T10:37:23
NBA Injuries and the Western Conference from 2021-12-02T06:56:41
Suns on a Roll, Wolves on the Rise from 2021-12-01T11:27:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the biggest game of the season so far. The Suns came out victorious in the first leg of their back to back versus the Warriors but also lost Booker in ...
ListenThe Day of the NBA Bigs and #KlayBack from 2021-11-30T11:07:44
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day of the big men in the NBA and how it doesn't add up that there are still so many teams with a big-man vacuum that are doing nothing about this ...
ListenJokic Future and Sleeping on the Clippers from 2021-11-29T09:46:14
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers. With injuries to MPJ, and now Dozier and Hyland in addition to Jamal Murray, is it game over for the Nuggets? T...
ListenNBA Bubble Bursts and Lakers from 2021-11-26T20:26:38
Bullish on Chicago? from 2021-11-19T14:55:59
Greek Freak Flex from 2021-11-18T08:07:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Lakers' woes. Giannis put on a show with 47 points while Anthony Davis completely disappeared. The box score was an embarrassment for AD, and his s...
ListenDrub-Nation - Steph Makes it Rain from 2021-11-17T11:02:27
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Steph Curry show in Brooklyn. The Nets were totally outplayed (as predicted yesterday) and Steph won over the NY crowd with his skill on display. I...
ListenBuying the Phoenix Sunrise? from 2021-11-16T14:40:37
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are on a 9-0 streak - their best run since 2010. Can a motivated CP3 and Booker run it all again and do better than what the...
ListenWestbrook No Kobe, Heat No Steam, Wizards on a Roll from 2021-11-11T08:29:16
Join Monish and Nishant as they catch up right after the Heat Lakers overtime game! The Miami Heat's hot start to the season is now cooling down whereas the team that flipped Westbrook sit atop ...
ListenIt's a Steph Curry World We're In from 2021-11-09T09:27:27
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA action. The first 50 point game this season with Steph dropping a near 50pt triple double in 35 mins on 50% shooting and near 50% with 9 ...
ListenGolden State Warriors Supremacy and the Hawks from 2021-11-08T18:28:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the rampant Golden State Warriors. 8-1 Start to the season with the team being #1 - #3 in the league in pretty much any team metric that matters includ...
ListenBoston Celtics - the Smart, J&J Conundrum from 2021-11-03T07:06:20
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Boston Celtics. A young star duo, a disgruntled leader and a 2-5 start to the season; things don't look rosy in Boston. Can they overcome this roug...
ListenNBA Western Conference Roundup from 2021-11-02T14:27:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about all the teams in the Western Conference. Which team are the favourites? Which team can make the leap this year, and which teams are rebuilding? All thi...
ListenEastern Conference Roundup&New Rulebook from 2021-11-02T00:22:02
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NBA Contenders and Pretenders from 2021-10-27T12:54:56
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA Conference Standings after Week 1. Are we overreacting to a Bulls team that had one of the easiest schedules of all? Is Lamelo another Trae in ...
ListenThe NBA is Back! from 2021-10-20T07:55:45
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the return of the NBA. The defending champs, the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the title favourites the Brooklyn Nets with the Greek Freak putting in a sta...
ListenNBA Trade and Free Agency Recap from 2021-08-06T06:35:02
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the free agency frenzy in the NBA Off-Season. Westbrook to the Lakers, Nunn to the Lakers, Dwight Howard to the Lakers....err....you get the gist. Lowr...
ListenThe Milwauee Bucks are the NBA Champions! Era of the Greak Freak from 2021-07-21T14:28:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA finals. Giannis put on a monster 50 point game to close out the series and win Milwaukee's first title in 50 years. The Bucks really went the o...
ListenTeam USA - Gold or Bust? Let's Talk Kyle Kuzma from 2021-07-20T13:56:11
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the basketball world. With Lavine now missing the flight to Japan due to health and safety protocols, Team USA's preparations f...
ListenMilwaukee Bucks - Hand on the NBA Trophy from 2021-07-19T15:06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA finals. Jrue Holiday finally turned up to the party as the Bucks shut the door on the Suns. Giannis was incredible as always and it's almost sc...
ListenFear the Dear! Bucks Tie the Series 2-2 from 2021-07-15T16:25:43
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA finals. Khris Middleton and Giannis turned up in a big way for the Bucks as they defended their home games and levelled the finals 2-2. Booker ...
ListenKawhi? KaWhen? KaWhere? Dinwiddie to the Lakers? from 2021-07-14T14:38:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the off court happenings in the NBA. Kawhi Leonard, after undergoing surgery on the tear of his ACL, is set to miss some time in the next season. Where...
ListenLillard to Golden State, Team USA Disarray and Beyond from 2021-07-13T14:15
Join Nishant and today's guest Vishnu, a PhD scholar at Purdue as they talk about the day's stories in the NBA. We talk about the outrageous trade deal that the Golden State Warriors are rumoure...
ListenHello Milwaukee - Welcome to the NBA Finals from 2021-07-12T15:06:31
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. We talk about how Game 3 was decided by Giannis' Free Throw shooting and Booker's 3-point shooting. Predictable? What if w...
ListenPhoenix Suns - Hand on the Trophy as the Bucks Go Down from 2021-07-09T08:25:36
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns win comfortably taking a 2-0 lead in a series that now moves to Milwaukee. The Suns caught fire from 3 in...
ListenLuka Doncic, Lillard and NBA Trade Rumours from 2021-07-08T14:14:05
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the off-court happenings in the NBA. With a new coach and GM, there are talks of some instability in Dallas. Would that affect Luka and him signing the...
ListenPhoenix Suns Draw First Blood - Bucks Trail Start to Finish from 2021-07-07T14:03:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA finals. Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Ayton contributed 81 points and 25 rebounds amongst them as the Suns delivered the first blow in the NBA f...
ListenThe NBA Finals Are Here! from 2021-07-06T14:03:29
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA finals. The Bucks have seen it all, crashed and burned at various stages and are finally here. Meanwhile, the Suns had a steep jump after barel...
ListenNo Giannis No Problem - Bucks With a Foot in the Finals from 2021-07-02T08:16:23
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The entire Bucks' starting lineup stepped up in the absence of Giannis to claim Game 5 in the Eastern Conference finals, ...
ListenPoint God - Chris Paul Sends the Clippers Home from 2021-07-01T08:35:27
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. Chris Paul as great leaders do, rose to the occasion to lead the Suns into their first NBA final in 28 years. Meanwhile, ...
ListenNo Ice Trae? It Snow Problem - Hawks Smash the Bucks from 2021-06-30T14:06:07
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Hawks pulled off an improbable victory without Trae Young as the Bucks' worries worsened with Giannis limping off the...
ListenClippers Refuse to Die, Bucks Don't Let Hawks Fly from 2021-06-29T17:47:31
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the weekend's NBA playoffs action. The Milwaukee Bucks thump the Atlanta Hawks in back to back fixtures to take a 2-1 lead and with Trae possibly out i...
ListenIce Trae Masterclass! Atlanta Hawks Steal Game 1 in Milwaukee from 2021-06-24T12:40:57
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoffs action. The Milwaukee Bucks drop series opener at home to a Hawks team that knows no quit. Giannis 34-12-9, Jrue Holiday 33-10 b...
ListenPhoenix Break Clippers Hearts! from 2021-06-23T14:49:52
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Phoenix Suns prevailed in an incredible contest that had the last 2 mins play out for over a century it seemed. We ha...
ListenBucks in Seven, Hawks in Seven! from 2021-06-21T14:34:07
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the weekend's NBA playoff action. The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a series turnaround after their comeback in game 6. Giannis led from the front and Mid...
ListenBucks Roar Back - We Have a Game 7 in Brooklyn! from 2021-06-18T07:45:56
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Milwaukee Bucks pulled of a turnaround win in Game 6 after their game 5 debacle in the face of a KD masterclass. Gian...
ListenHawks Comeback, Clippers ride the PG Wave from 2021-06-17T07:31:38
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Hawks pulled off a comeback that will be talked about for ages to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Semis. Do...
ListenMonster Durant, Advantage Brooklyn from 2021-06-16T14:36:16
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Brooklyn Nets had a come from behind Game 5 W after trailing by as many as 17 points in the 3rd Q. Durant with a perf...
ListenClippers, Hawks Come Back Strong - 2-2 All Over from 2021-06-15T07:37:06
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Hawks levelled the series against the Sixers. Embiid didn't look 100%, and how's that going to affect the Sixers? Mea...
ListenAn MVP Sweep, Nets Choke from Deep from 2021-06-14T05:57:31
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the weekend's NBA playoff action. The Bucks and the Nets are now tied 2-2 with the Bucks looking increasingly strong as Kyrie went off injured in the N...
ListenFear the Dear when it Defends! Bucks Win, Jazz Dominate from 2021-06-11T07:47
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Bucks and the Nets played out a 90s style slugfest in a low scoring encounter with the Bucks pulling one back in the ...
ListenPhoenix Suns Heating it Up in the Desert from 2021-06-10T08:21:43
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. There were just two teams in action today and it was quite a dampener as the Phoenix Suns blitzed the Nuggets for a comfo...
ListenUtah Jazz Clutch! Sixers Roar Back from 2021-06-09T08:01:51
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Sixers got the all-important win on the back of Embiid's 40 point effort to level the series vs the Hawks. The Jazz l...
ListenNets Rout the Bucks, Suns Shine Bright! from 2021-06-08T08:07:48
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Bucks had a game to forget as they got walloped by the Brooklyn Nets and are now 2-0 down in the series. Is there a w...
ListenKlawing Back, Ice Trae and the Brooklyn Shuffle from 2021-06-07T08:31:53
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Clippers overcame the Game 7 demons from the bubble to finally take down the Mavs despite a superstar performance fro...
ListenBooker - Be Legendary! Jokic Doing MVP Things from 2021-06-04T08:00:44
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA playoff action. The Nuggets, in typical Nuggets fashion, beat the Trailblazers in a come from behind victory in the fourth quarter. Whil...
ListenLuka, Trae, Ayton - 2018 Draft Class Shining! from 2021-06-03T07:47:55
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA Playoffs action. The Jazz thump the Grizzlies and sail through to the next round - the first Western Conf team to clear Round 1, and fitt...
ListenNets W, Suns Statement W and Nuggets in 2-OT! from 2021-06-02T07:57:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA Playoffs action. The Suns demolished a hapless Lakers team by 30! That was the lead they had at halftime and they held it with no special...
ListenWizards and All That Jazz from 2021-06-01T07:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA Playoffs action and look forward to tomorrow's big matchups including Game 5 of Suns V Lakers. The Jazz-Grizzlies seems to be head...
ListenClippers Find Wings, Suns Shining Bright from 2021-05-31T08:34:17
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA Playoffs action as well as the games that took place over the weekend. Lots to talk about as the West sees all the series spare the Jazz-...
ListenSpoiler Alert - Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets Win from 2021-05-28T07:10:22
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the favourites taking over. Lakers stretch to a 2-1 lead, Nuggets do the same and Bucks are a game away from sweeping last season's runners-up the Miami H...
ListenUtah Jazz show up and the Knicks get a Long Awaited W! from 2021-05-27T07:31:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the NBA Playoff action from the day's games. The Utah Jazz defense finally shows up, though the Final Scores won't let you believe it as does their 3-shoo...
ListenLakers Roar, Mavericks Soar from 2021-05-26T12:17:25
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA Playoffs action. Brooklyn Nets thumped the Boston Celtics to take a 2-0 lead in a series that looks destined to be a sweep. The champs ro...
ListenFear the Deer and the Nuggets are Here! from 2021-05-25T08:08:49
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Bucks routing the Miami Heat inside and beyond the perimeter to take a commanding 2-0 lead. How impressive are these Bucks and is it time to finally h...
ListenUnderdogs Wilding! NBA Playoffs from 2021-05-24T18:23:24
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss a weekend that saw every single matchup in the West go against the favourites. Grizzlies took down the Jazz, Suns beat the Lakers, Mavs lit Clippers all e...
ListenThe NBA Playoffs Are Here! from 2021-05-21T12:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the first-round matchups in the NBA playoffs in both conferences. Can CP3 and the Suns topple the King? Can Luka get his revenge on the Clippers, can Gian...
ListenThe NBA 2021 MVP - Joker All The Way? from 2021-05-20T07:03:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the MVP race that saw more twists and turns than most seasons, largely thanks to injuries. First it was Luka who started as the favourite, then it was LeB...
ListenWestern Conference Play-In Bracket from 2021-05-19T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Western Conference play-in games. It's the Lakers coming back from injuries and a slump taking on the in-form Warriors, winner takes the 7th seed. In ...
ListenEastern Conference Play-In Bracket from 2021-05-18T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Eastern Conference play-in games. It's the Celtics taking on the red hot Wizards, winner takes 7th seed which the Pacers go up against the Hornets, on...
ListenOld Guard of the NBA Point Guard from 2021-05-07T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss a year of comebacks and reiterations from the old guard of the NBA's Point Guard corp. Russ is balling, Steph can't make those 3s stop falling, CP3 making...
ListenMilwaukee Bucks - All or Nothing from 2021-05-06T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Milwaukee Bucks possible being underrated for a change? Are we writing them off too easy based on past performance despite the improvements to the squad? ...
ListenThe Lakers - Fight or Flight from 2021-05-05T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the L.A Lakers and their debacle of a season thus far. Is it time to hit the panic button? LeBron far from match-fit, AD is out of sorts, Schroder is out ...
ListenOf Rockets and Wolves from 2021-05-04T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves - 2 teams languishing at the bottom of the Western Conf table but with 2 entirely different positions o...
ListenMPJ and the Denver Nuggets from 2021-05-03T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Denver Nuggets fresh off of a victory against the LA Clippers to take their third seed spot in the West. Michael Porter Jr. has been phenomenal in the...
ListenThe Eastern Conference Playoffs Roundup from 2021-04-30T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss playoff permutations and combinations in the Eastern Conf. Possible first-round matchups to look forward to, play-in clashes, and how they may pan out. Al...
ListenThe Western Conference Playoffs Roundup from 2021-04-28T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss playoff permutations and combinations in the Western Conf. Possible first-round matchups to look forward to, play-in clashes, and how they may pan out. Al...
ListenHave the 76Ers Peaked Too Early? from 2021-04-27T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Philadelphia 76ers who're fresh off their 4-game losing streak. Did they peak early? What's the cost of not securing the #1 seed which is surely Brook...
ListenClippers - From Overrated to Criminally Underrated from 2021-04-26T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the LA Clippers who have been arguably the best team in the league since the ASG break. Have they been written off after their debacle showing in the play...
ListenThe Race for the 10th Spot in the East from 2021-04-23T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the three-way race between the resurgent Wizards, the languishing Bulls and the reluctant Raptors to grab the last play-in spot. Who's going to make it? W...
ListenThird Time Charming Bucks from 2021-04-21T23:44:09
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and their playoff ambitions. The third time's the charm or will the Bucks crash out of the playoffs? With Giannis still not shooting j...
ListenChef Curry Cooking! from 2021-04-21T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Steph Curry's incredible hot streak and how it compares to the other great runs from current and ex-players. Does this give Steph the right to at least ge...
ListenNBA Injuries - Critical Mass Yet? from 2021-04-20T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss all the star player injuries plaguing the league right now. Some costing the league precious viewership in the short run and some other ending entire cham...
ListenTrailblazers - Consistently Inconsistent from 2021-04-19T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the inconsistent Portland Trailblazers. A year on from last season how are they still in the same spot readiness-wise where it's the same injuries, the sa...
ListenOh Me Oh Miami in Trouble from 2021-04-16T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the form of last season's runners-up - the Miami Heat. Like the Celtics, the Heat too seem to have finally found their feet at least defensively. Is this ...
ListenThe Boston Celtics Shuffle from 2021-04-15T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the ups and downs of Celtics fortunes this season. The team finally has a stretch of quality wins and their defense is back but should the Celtics hope fo...
ListenEastern Conference Playoff Roulette from 2021-04-14T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss playoff prospects in the Eastern Conference. Does getting the #1 seed mean all that much for Philly or the Nets? Who would be a tougher matchup for the Bu...
ListenWestern Conference Playoff Permutations from 2021-04-13T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the various possible clashes to look forward to in the first round of the Western Conf playoffs and how the teams would fare. Clippers made more enemies a...
ListenPhoenix Rising from 2021-04-12T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the second in the West Phoenix Suns. A terrific band of young stars and stars to be now joined by CP3 and all his wisdom, leadership, and skill. Are they ...
ListenThe Curious Case of the New Orleans Pelicans from 2021-04-09T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Pelicans and their chances at making the playoffs and where they're placed to build on this for next season. With Zion due for a big contract down the...
ListenDrub Nation from 2021-04-08T00:22:22
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss The Golden State Warriors. Dud Nation isn't seeing too many dubs. Is this squad really a Klay away from winning it all? Is their Wiseman pick and planning...
ListenJazzmatazz and the Nuggernaut from 2021-04-07T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss two Western Conference powerhouses - the league-leading Utah Jazz and the greatest offense ever assembled (?) Denver Nuggets. How do they compare to their...
ListenNBA Buyout Market - Is the System Fair to Small Markets? from 2021-04-06T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the exit provision in Player Contracts and whether or not this system is fair to small-market teams who're often forced to settle for a buyout thereby los...
ListenLakers in Free Fall - How Bad Is It? from 2021-04-05T10:29:35
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the free fall down the ranks of the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champs are now taking body blows week in week out in the absence of LeBron and AD. A...
ListenCeltics Snooze, Rockets Lose from 2021-04-01T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the trade and Free Agent snooze fest that continued in Boston where they made no real moves nor moved a muscle to utilize the huge trade exception from Go...
ListenHeat or Bulls - Who Had a Better Trade Deadline Day from 2021-03-31T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the trade deadline moves made by the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat and which move elevated the team that made it exponentially. Does Oladipo's addition...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline Breakdown from 2021-03-30T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the trade deadline moved and the buyout signings that followed. Who won the trade deadline? Was it the Nuggets who brought in Aaron Gordon and McGee or wa...
ListenWhat if the Playoffs Started with Current Seeding? from 2021-03-26T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Challengers, Pretenders, and who comes out of the East and West if the playoffs were to be played based on current seeding but assuming the players curren...
ListenOladipo-rted What can the Rockets get from 2021-03-25T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss The Victor Oladipo trade situation. What do the Rockets get in return and how does that fit into their grand scheme of things as they look to rebuild from...
ListenHouston, We Repeat, We Have a Problem from 2021-03-24T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the 1 game winning streak Houston Rockets who are fresh off a hot garbage 20 game L streak. Is there a worse job in basketball right now than the one Step...
ListenLakers deeper in injury trouble - LeBron Out Indefinitely from 2021-03-23T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers and all the injury and personnel trouble the defending champs are facing. Latest and arguably greatest in a series of blows is LeBron's indefin...
ListenThe NBA MVP Race from 2021-03-20T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the league MVP race as the 2nd half of the season picks up momentum. Is it still Embiid's to lose despite the time off? The King seems to be getting into ...
ListenThe Eastern Conference Roundup Part 2 from 2021-03-19T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the closely contest Eastern Conference where any team from 4th through to 11th are all within a shot of finishing in the top 4! Are the Miami Heat well an...
ListenThe Eastern Conference Roundup Part 1 from 2021-03-18T00:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the closely contest Eastern Conference where any team from 4th through to 11th are all within a shot of finishing in the top 4! Are the Miami Heat well an...
ListenBlake Griffin and the Brooklyn Nets from 2021-03-16T12:18:05
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest Brooklyn Nets trade and whether or not it's a big deal. The best possible efforts were made to keep Lob City Blake nostalgia to a minimum! MOZG...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline - Rumours and Possibilities from 2021-03-05T14:12:47
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the rumoured moves ahead of the NBA's trade deadline, top prospects that in high demand and clubs that should be desperate to make a move. All this and mo...
ListenRise like a Phoenix? from 2021-03-03T16:01:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the high-flying Phoenix Suns and their young roster that goes deep. The impact that CP3 has had on these young guns, Booker's continued development, and a...
ListenThe Amit Doshi Interview from 2021-03-03T08:45:03
Join Monish and Nishant in conversation with Amit Doshi - Founder of IVM Podcasts and now Head, IVM Podcasts at Pratilipi. We talk about Amit's love for the NBA, how he got started on the NBA an...
ListenMiami Heating up Again? from 2021-03-01T15:18:52
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the seemingly resurgent Miami Heat. What made them so bad all this while and is it just returning top talent that's making the difference. Is there a trad...
ListenThe Boston Shuffle - Celtics Downward Spiral from 2021-02-26T12:00:45
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Boston Celtics in freefall in the NBA. 2 All-Stars, a well-distributed line-up on top of that, and yet a slew of defeats running into double digits ov...
ListenWizards - How Can Their Superstars Coexist? from 2021-02-24T08:19:48
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Wizards team that hit a decent run of 4 wins last week. Can they actually make the playoffs despite their woeful defense and below-par offense? How ca...
ListenClippers - We've Seen This Movie Before? from 2021-02-23T08:44:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the LA Clippers and their run for the Chip this season. Firebrand offense albeit heavily dependent on their 2 superstars and a suspect defense that's slig...
ListenToronto Raptors - One Big Man Away from being a Problem Again? from 2021-02-22T14:29:52
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Toronto Raptors and their impressive run of form. Over-achieving seemingly even in the absence of Kyle Lowry with key players stepping up and taking t...
ListenLakers and the Nets - Trending Opposite Ways from 2021-02-19T14:49:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Nets finally hitting all the right notes and putting up Ws while the Lakers are struggling to put away small teams and picking up Ls against the stron...
ListenAll Star Weekend Cometh - Picks and Misses from 2021-02-18T10:05:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest in NBA All Star Voting - who's making the starting 5 for each conference. As usual, the All Star game gives us much to talk about in terms of w...
ListenAre we Cray Cray in our Evaluation of Dray Dray? from 2021-02-17T07:59:59
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Draymond Green conundrum. Is he the on-court Dennis Rodman of this time? A player whose worth traditional stats can't measure? What is it that makes h...
ListenA Tale of 2 ADs from 2021-02-16T10:26:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the 2 ADs and the impact they can have on the league-wide race for the chip. Anthony Davis' injury concerns continue to affect the Lakers' form. It's a Le...
ListenThe NBA's PR Struggles from 2021-02-11T10:06:24
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the NBA and all the PR challenges it has faced in the last year. From the China saga with Daryl Morey to the handling of the bubble and BLM in parallel, H...
ListenDerrick Rose and the New York Knicks from 2021-02-10T15:28:38
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Knicks acquiring Derrick Rose and reuniting him with his forever valentine Tom Thibodeau. What does this mean for Elfrid Payton's future in the franch...
ListenHouston We Solved a Problem from 2021-02-09T08:48:42
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Houston Rockets with their new-look roster and a clean slate and how they've fared so far. What's the ceiling for this team this season and is their s...
ListenGOAT Talk - Brady LeBron MJ from 2021-02-08T19:10:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss where Tom Brady's astounding 7th Superbowl ring ranks him among the GOAT conversation in American Pro Sport. How do his career achievements compare to Jor...
ListenClippers Rising, Mavs&Heat Troubles and Tampa Raptors from 2021-02-04T12:09:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss whether the Clippers are only bullies that dominate the smaller teams and come up short against the big gun or if they're on track to chip contention. &nb...
ListenJokic&the Nuggets - 80s Rockband or Chip Contenders? from 2021-02-03T11:15:53
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Denver Nuggets - in ascension in the West led by their transcendent, Trip-Dub averaging big man. Much like the Brooklyn Nets in the East here's a top-...
ListenThe Brooklyn Nets - Tale of 2 Extremes from 2021-02-02T11:12
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Brooklyn and their best in class offense being a net negative thanks to their worst in class defense. Is it time to panic and make fixing the defense ...
ListenLakers - Trouble in Paradise or Growing Pains of Adding Pieces? from 2021-02-01T15:26:39
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers and their topsy turvy results. Is this fatigue or is it complacency from the defending champs? Is too much depth a problem when all of them get...
ListenLet's talk about the Golden State Warriors from 2021-01-29T15:38:54
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Warriors squad, their ceiling and if they should make any moves before the trade deadline? Is there smoke but no fire to the Pelicans enquiring about ...
ListenHow good are the Utah Jazz? from 2021-01-28T13:56:09
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Utah Jazz, on a tear atop the Western Conference with a 10 game win streak. What makes this team so dominant and what's their ceiling this season? All...
ListenEarly Season NBA Awards from 2021-01-27T16:35:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss early contenders and race favourites for the NBA Awards this season - who's the MVP frontrunner from amongst LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, KD, Luka etc. Who's lo...
ListenZion - Underperformance or Unreasonable Expectations? from 2021-01-26T16:34:40
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss whether or not Zion has been performing to the level of the expectations fans and the media have from him. If this is indeed considered a mismatch between...
ListenWill The Real Giannis Please Stand Up? from 2021-01-25T15:17:35
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the new and improved Milwaukee Bucks. Are they really new and improved from a post-season readiness perspective? Sure Jrue is a significant upgrade ...
ListenGet Lavine Outta Chicago! from 2021-01-21T17:08:11
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss one of the rising stars in the league in Zach Lavine - year 7 is he ready to be the man? Is Chicago wasting his talent which is better served helping a co...
ListenA Beard, A Burner and the Burning Question from 2021-01-19T15:48:54
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the new-look Brooklyn Nets minus Kyrie. 2 Games 2 Ws - all good for the chip contenders? Is Kyrie a net-negative addition prospect to this team? Can this ...
ListenThe Best of the Rest of the West from 2021-01-18T10:27:12
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the best of the rest of the West. With the Lakers running away to the best record in the league already, who in the West is likely to be able to take down...
ListenIs a Bradley Beal Trade the Next Big NBA Move Waiting to Happen? from 2021-01-15T08:54:36
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss a hypothetical Bradley Beal trade - an all-star that's consistent with high-end production on-court that just can't seem to buy a win. Could he force hims...
ListenThe Beard Gets His Way - James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets! from 2021-01-14T05:35:12
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the blockbuster 4 team mega-trade that saw:
(i) The Brooklyn Nets land James Harden
(ii) Rockets receive Levert, Exum, Kurucs, 4 1st ...
A Tale of 2 James' - The Bron and Harden Show from 2021-01-13T17:21:44
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the two James' making waves in the NBA world - LeBron for not even breaking a sweat this season and already putting himself firmly in MVP contention and H...
ListenWarriors at Peace, Brooklyn Anything But from 2021-01-12T16:18:42
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the topsy turvy form of the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie's M.I.A - Steve Nash has no clue where Kyrie is or when he'll back, Dinwiddie has a long term injury, KD'...
ListenEuropean MVP Showdown - Mavs Top Nuggets in OT Thriller! from 2021-01-08T10:53:33
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Balkan battle that saw the Joker and Luka Doncic put up 38 points each in an overtime thriller. Luka and the Mavs came through in the clutch in OT aft...
ListenPhiladelphia Simmons like the team to Embiid? Kawhi Not Consider Clippers the same in the West? from 2021-01-07T18:09:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Clippers and their impressive run of form. Are they better coached, more motivated than last season? Are they deeper now with their new additions? Kaw...
ListenThe 3-4 Nuggets and Mavs - Far from the Powerhouses They Were Expected to Be? from 2021-01-07T07:34:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the 3-4 Denver Nuggets and their form. Jokic putting up serious MVP trip-dub numbers but with MPJ in and out, Jamal a shell of the beast that he was in la...
ListenThe Tampa Bay Raptors may as well play Gronk and Brady to find a win! from 2021-01-06T04:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Toronto/Tampa Bay Raptors and their woes this season. Is it just another "it's still early" brush under the carpet or are there deeper problems gettin...
ListenChef Curry Cooking! Trouble in Brooklyn from 2021-01-05T10:07:51
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Dubnation getting that Dub with Chef Curry cooking in their yard! A virtuoso, statement performance from Steph in the face of adversity, doubt, and murmur...
ListenDinwiddie's Injury and Its Impact on the Nets | Where Does That Leave the Harden Trade? from 2020-12-29T18:55:18
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Dinwiddie's injury and how that impacts the Nets' chances this season to go all the way. How does this impact the Nets' ability to attempt a trade that la...
ListenSlick Beard, A Warriors Dynasty Smeared and Christmas Hangovers Galore! from 2020-12-28T17:45:04
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Warriors and what they need to do to get back on track. Despite their dramatic W against the Bulls this Warriors team still looks far from being a pla...
ListenThe NBA is back - What it do babyyy! from 2020-12-23T19:59:46
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss a Warriors squad in shambles on opening day and what their chances really are this season. Also on the cards, the first impressions from a blowout game th...
ListenMVP Dame Time? Gobert's Big Pay Day - Demand and Supply or Jazz got Robbed? from 2020-12-22T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Rudy Gobert's top 3 all-time contract extensions! Worth the money or Jazz overpaid in the market that's low on viable supply for what Gobert gives them? W...
ListenThe Greek Freakout and the Fuzzy State of the Beard from 2020-12-17T02:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the big news coming out of the NBA 2020-21 pre-season - Giannis commits to a Supermax contract with the Milwaukee Bucks - 5Y $228M putting to an end weeks...
ListenNBA Preseason Performers and Takeaways from 2020-12-16T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the NBA pre-season and some of the noteworthy performers so far. The pre-season has given us a curious mix of sophomore returns of breakout rookies from l...
ListenTop 5 NBA Comeback Stories for 2020-21 - KD,Steph,Wall,Blake,Boogie from 2020-12-11T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the top 5 comebacks from injury stories they're looking forward to this season. That's Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, John Wall, Blake Griffin, and Demarcus C...
ListenHarden&Kyrie - Your Move Adam Silver? Top 5 NBA Rivalry Arcs This Coming Season from 2020-12-10T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest from James Harden. Are his actions justified? At what will Adam Silver/Ownership have to step in and hold the superstar accountable for breachi...
ListenUnruly Beard, Kyrie - Do you Love Me, and NBA Covid Rules from 2020-12-09T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the curious case of James Harden. Harden, of course, missed his team's practise session and was unabashedly posting pictures of him partying with stripper...
ListenKyrie's Sulk, Zion's Bulk, B2B Games and Will Houston Trade James? from 2020-12-08T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the new season minus the bubble and minus the fans. What challenges and opportunities does the new Baseball style format bring where the league will try a...
ListenNo Country for Long Term Head Coach | 9 New Coaching Appointments from 2020-12-05T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the flood of coaching changes across the league, the challenges ahead for each new head coach. A deeper look at some of the marquee squads like the Nets a...
ListenLakers max LeBron, AD - Bye Bye Greek Freak? | Wall-Russ Trade from 2020-12-04T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers handing out max contract extensions to their two superstars which rules out their player options in 2021 - is this over for any dreams of seein...
ListenOpening Day Mayhem, Kemba Can't Walker, Clippered Wings Don't Fly from 2020-12-03T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the mouth-watering clashes and stories lined up for the return of the NBA - Luka V LeBron, Clippers V Nuggets rematch, Kyrie against the Celtics, the Peli...
ListenPhilly Cheese got Stake in the Finals? Mavs waiting on the Freak? from 2020-12-02T06:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the 76ers who yet again start the season looking good to make the East Finals at the very least - a promise we've heard many times before. Is Daryl Morey ...
ListenNBA No Bubble No Party? NBA Awards Predictions 2020-21 from 2020-12-01T12:20:56
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the logistical nightmare of getting the NBA up and running minus the bubble. Also on the show, early predictions for front runners for League MVP, DPoY, 6...
ListenWinners, Losers and Snoozers of the NBA Off-Season from 2020-11-27T00:21:47
Announcement: Ep 55 ( Nov 24th) onwards, Triangle Offense is now on YouTube - Click H...
ListenCan Pelicans Soar? Can the Hawks take flight? from 2020-11-26T10:47:02
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Atlanta Hawks making moves! Are the Hawks strong enough to grab a playoff spot in the weaker East? What about the Pelicans in a stacked West? Both tea...
ListenDraft Class of 2017 Rakes in the Moolah! Lakers the most stacked team already and the world is waiting on Giannis! from 2020-11-24T22:33:15
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss all the big money extensions signed by the young guns leading franchises on their shoulders coming out of their rookie contracts. Also on the cards, just ...
ListenTrade Your way to a Chip? from 2020-11-20T23:24:06
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest from the NBA draft. Trades, possible trades, rumours all of the lights!
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Join Monish and Nishant as they look back at the hits and misses over the years in the NBA draft including players who overachieved on their draft rank and those that offered surprisingly good v...
ListenJrue think Holiday can help Milwaukee buck the playoff trend or will he be Bodgan by Expectations? Any way to land a Beard in a Net and can the Sun rise like a Phoenix with CP3? from 2020-11-17T22:48
If the most obvious episode title wasn't abundantly clear - we're all about the trade rumours today. Though not yet official Schroder to the Lakers seems a done deal as is CP3 to Phoenix, Jrue a...
ListenTrade Window is Upon us! from 2020-11-16T14:49:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the trade rumours flying around the league and the hilarity around possible destinations for Westbrook as well as that around Oladipo reportedly asking sp...
Listen50th Episode! TO Classics - A Throwback look at the 2010 NBA Finals from 2020-11-12T17:51:49
Join Monish and Nishant as they celebrate 50 episodes of the Triangle Offense podcast and take a nostalgic look back at the stories and the drama around the Celtics-Lakers 7 game series thriller...
ListenThe Free Agency Puzzle with Toronto and Portland and let's Drummond Up some Hype from 2020-11-10T21:08:07
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the free agency puzzles that Toronto and Portland will need to solve heading into the next season. Who to let go, who they'd want to retain, and how does ...
ListenWill A Serge of Free Agents be Bogdan by A Lack of Suitors? Can the Nuggets Make a Happy Meal? from 2020-11-09T15:16:01
Join Monish and Nishant as they preview the Denver Nuggets season with critical free agency decisions on their existing roster and possible trade/acquisition moves to bolster their squad that's ...
ListenThe Boston Pre-Party and what Gordon would Say to Rose from 2020-11-07T08:29:20
Hi in today's episode we go over the Boston Celtics in their season preview - what they need to do and whether running it back is going to cut it this season in a much stronger and fast-evolving...
ListenCan Miami bring back the Heat? Is Melo the guy to Buck the Trend in Milwaukee? from 2020-11-05T18:05:28
Join Monish and Nishant as they run through a season preview for the Miami Heat - how their squad is shaping up, possible trades and signings, and holes to be plugged. In the stay or move Melo's...
ListenHouston we have a Problem! And are the Nets Reddick to move Dinwiddie? from 2020-11-04T15:40:25
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss what's to be done with the Houston Rockets who have a squad shakeup overdue and 2 high paid superstars that couldn't make the Conf Finals even with their ...
ListenSteph, Luka, Mavs and tradeable bigs this offseason from 2020-11-03T16:49:25
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Steph Curry and whether or not he gets the level of respect he deserves from his peers and the media. Dallas Mavericks season preview - Luka Doncic and...
ListenA Sneak Peak at what's next for The Greek Freak! from 2020-10-30T08:58:43
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the three possible options Giannis has in front of him -
(i) Stay for a year in Milwaukee, see if they give him weapons to go for the chip an...
Salvaging the Sixers, Figuring out the Clippers and Stay or Move with Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker from 2020-10-29T09:22:52
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the drama we can expect from the 76ers with Daryl Morey, Elton Brand, and Doc Rivers all working on solving essentially the same problem - is there any wa...
ListenWarriors and the Nets - the year of the comeback kids? Stay or Move with Westbrook, A. Gordon and Hayward from 2020-10-28T09:36:13
Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets - both stunk up the joint last season, both straight title contenders this season thanks to their awesome twosomes returning to play. How do they shape up...
ListenWe're BACK!! Off-Season Talk, Trade Rumours, New Coaches everywhere let's gooo! from 2020-10-27T15:35:23
Kicking off our off-season programming with a starter picking up where we left off at the end of the season that saw the Lakers crowned Champions and LeBron remind everyone who's boss. How do th...
ListenLakers in 6! LeBron Smashes a Bunch of Records, AD just getting started from 2020-10-12T14:43:31
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Lakers clinching the championship in 6 games with a dominant blowout win to close. LeBron called series with a triple in the closeout game, his 3rd...
ListenBron: Legacy - Past, present and future and Lakers in 5 confirmed? from 2020-10-09T15:23:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they finally address the NBA GOAT debate and put the ridiculous arguments to rest. Also on the cards - is LeBron a lock for Finals MVP yet again - or does AD's 2-way e...
ListenOne hand on the Trophy - Lakers a step away from the promised land! from 2020-10-07T14:41:21
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Game 4 of the NBA Finals - a clutch close-out in the 4th with key plays from Rondo, KCP, LeBron and a dagger 3 from AD to seal it all end with the Lakers ...
ListenJimmy serves the Lakers a Bucket full of Fries! That's a HOT L - game on? from 2020-10-05T16:55:43
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals - it's game on! Jimmy B and what's left of the Miami Heat take down a hapless Lakers unit on the back of his one for the ages 40 ...
ListenBubble Time Massacre - Lakers rout the Heat from 2020-10-02T08:38:01
Joining Monish and Nishant as they talk about a monster night for the Lakers led by Anthony Davis and LeBron that saw them demolish the Miami Heat in game 1 of the NBA Finals. Can the Heat do an...
ListenLa La Land or Miami Vice? It's GO TIME! from 2020-09-30T14:08:08
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the NBA Finals and preview Game 1 between the LA Lakers and the Miami Heat. It's the superstars against the deepest squad in the league with some mouth-wa...
ListenIt's Miami V LA and no the rappers aren't directly involved this time! from 2020-09-28T16:08:54
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Heat romping home with a convincing win over the Celtics to close the series out in 6. How underrated is Jimmy Butler? Is Miami's squad officially the...
ListenKing James and the Dwight of the Round Table leave, Nuggets with a frown on their Brow but still a Murray of Hope from 2020-09-25T07:48:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers and their win in the swing game, game 4 of the series going up 3-1 much like the Heat in the East leaving the Denver Nuggets facing yet another...
ListenWe got what we wanted - some good old Herro Ball - ISO that baby! from 2020-09-24T15:11:49
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Heat taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the East Finals, a game away from getting back to the NBA Finals for the first time since LeBron and the Heatles ...
ListenJ&J and the Comeback Kids - The Nuggets are at it again! from 2020-09-23T14:27:42
Join Monish and Nishant talk about Game 3 of the Western Conference Final where the Denver Nuggets decided it's time yet again for them to remind the world to put some respect on their names. Wh...
ListenThe Passing of the Torch - Welcome to the Era of the Brow! from 2020-09-21T15:05:03
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the 2 big Laker wins in the Western Conf Finals over the Denver Nuggets. A foot in the finals already or do Denver have yet another incredible comeback in...
ListenWham, Bam Dracarys Ma'am! from 2020-09-18T15:46:57
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals - Miami running away with it as the Heat put up yet another gritty display to go 2-0 up in the series. Can Boston ...
ListenBubble Dribble 2 - The Best of The NBA Bubble So Far from 2020-09-18T00:55:53
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the best moments from the NBA bubble so far before the league heads in to a stretch of Conference Games in the East and West.
- The Suns go 8-0, Bo...
ListenKa-Why? Ka-How? Ka-WTF? Way-Off P - It's the Joker's World and All is Murray in It from 2020-09-16T14:42:13
Join Monish and Nishant as they navigate through the mess that seems to be the Clippers franchise right now while putting all the respect in the world on the Nuggets and their awesome squad led ...
ListenHouston We have A Showtime Problem, Clippers Got Themselves a Meal with one Nugget Too Many from 2020-09-15T15:16:10
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers peaking at the right time and flexing considerable muscle romping in to the WCF while the Clippers struggle and face a Game 7 in a series where...
ListenNuggets Serve Up Fries, Laker Drive Bys and a Smart Move Calls Series in 7 from 2020-09-12T15:27:45
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers going 3-1 up on the Rockets and if there's anything left in that contest. Nuggets refuse to die as they.....errr.....Klaw their way back to mak...
ListenCyborg Inches Nuggets towards Judgment Day, A Lowry Comeback from the Raptors from 2020-09-10T15:17:14
Another Game 7 confirmed! Raptors clinch game 6 and force a game 7 against the Celtics while Clippers put the clamps on the Nuggets perimeter choke the Nuggets to death led by a Kawhi 2-way mast...
ListenThe King's Reach, Rajon the Money and a Heat Wave kills what Remains of the Deer from 2020-09-09T14:29:12
join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Miami Heat's demolition of the Milwaukee Bucks who played their final game of the season without their DPoY soon to be back to back MVP most likely. A...
ListenRaptors on the brink of extinction, The Klaw's flex and Playoff P Cometh from 2020-09-08T17:41:41
Join Monish and Nishant discuss the Clippers winning a tight game with some clutch stops and the Klaw showing Denver what's up. Also on the table, Lakers and Rockets and how the Rockets integrat...
ListenHeat Check. Caught in the Middleton and a High brow from 2020-09-07T22:29:30
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the weekend's big games, Bucks with and without Giannis, how dependent are the deepest squad in the league on Kawhil Leonard? Nick Nurse seems to have fou...
ListenIce Cold OG, Cyborg in playoff mode, Steve Nash going to haunt the East for a Change? from 2020-09-04T16:12:39
Join Monish and Nishant as they recap:
- An incredible dagger finish to the Celtics Raptors Game 3 - one-off win or is this the return of the defending Champs?
- Can the real Siakam plea...
Ref Curry Takeover, Thunder Struck, Rockets finally out of Orbit and The Heat Wave continues from 2020-09-03T15:31:10
Join Monish and Nishant talk about:
- The Bucks continue to complicate matters for themselves going 2-0 down against the Heat
- Rockets prevail in a thriller against the young Thunder w...
Nuggets in 7, Celtics in Heaven, Paskals of Pressure while Bucks feel the Heat? from 2020-09-02T15:29:14
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss an epic Game 7 win for the Denver Nuggets, a big man clash for the ages between Gobert and Jokic, Giannis and the Bucks - will the Heat continue to have t...
ListenIn no Russ to finish, Chris rise, Khris fall and a Butler, Bam thank you Bucks fam from 2020-09-01T17:50:12
Join Monish and Nishant discuss a statement win for the Heat, Jimmy Buckets, and CP3 coming up big, the Freak and co. shrinking while the Beard is left to wonder if life was better without his c...
ListenHip Hip Murray, Not So Itsy Spida and Dinosaurs Struggling to Breathe from 2020-08-31T15:30:08
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the incredible shootout gift that keeps on giving - Jamal and Spida are going to game 7! How bad was that Toronto Raptors performance? Can the Celtics ...
ListenBlack Lives Matter from 2020-08-27T23:16:39
In solidarity with the Black Rights Matter movement and the protests by the players, we're not going to put out any content on our podcast today. 30 minutes of silence from us - our little contr...
ListenGreek Freak DPoY, Pandemic P's Scoreboard Distancing, Lights Out Shootout and the Return of the Nuggets from 2020-08-26T21:42:20
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the bubble blowout of the Dallas Mavs by the Clippers. Pandemic P's or Playoff P? Paul George's big night and what that means going forward. Yet another i...
ListenThe King's flex, a Heat wave and OK I C from 2020-08-25T22:34:34
The Lakers duo flexing on the now hapless, fatigued Blazers - warning shot for the rest of the West?
Miami complete the rout of the Pacers - what's next season going to look like for Indiana...
Luka Magic! Pandemic P got no cojones only Nuggets and all that Jazz from 2020-08-25T13:54:52
Luka looking like a hybrid between Bird and Magic - a fitting tribute to the late great Kobe Bryant on his birthday
Pandemic P overseeing yet another dee...
ListenOf Wolves, Warriors and running out of luck as usual in the Knick of time - an NBA 2020 draft lottery special from 2020-08-22T16:51:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the draft lottery order for the 2020 NBA Draft and the idea of an already tricky process being further complicated by th...
ListenWill the real real AD please stand up? from 2020-08-22T00:31:26
Join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the Lakers finally playing at their level - all world, Rockets flexing on OKC, Giannis a man on a mission and those South Beach boys have range!
--- ... ListenLuka am Your Father and all that Jazz! from 2020-08-20T23:41:42
Jazz and the Mavs tied things up at 1-1 out West while in the heavily skewed Easy, Raptors and Celtics both stretch to 2-0 leads. Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the 76ers being in sh...
ListenThe Hateful Eights, a Beard and a Butler from 2020-08-19T22:45:01
Listen to Monish and Nishant (who's fuming after, among other things, that KCP Triple Single performance) discuss the 2 upsets of the day - the 8th seeds in both conferences toppling the giants ...
ListenHere we go NBA Playoffs! from 2020-08-18T23:59:48
Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about day 1 of the playoffs, look at ahead at day 2, and discuss key moments from the matches so far.
--- Send in a voice message: https://ancho... ListenSuns out, Sun sets on the Spurs streak and Draft System Improvements? from 2020-08-14T23:35
We recap the big games from yesterday, look ahead at the play-in elimination game between the Trailblazers and also discuss how the draft lottery system can be improved to make the league more c...
ListenThe MVP Conversation and NBA Awards Nominees, 8th Seed Drama Continues from 2020-08-13T23:14:08
00:52 - The playoff bracket taking shape with several first-round matchups set in stone
07:54 - Who deserves 6th Man of the Year? Magic City Lou V Schr...
It's Dame! Put Some Respect on that Name! from 2020-08-12T22:22:20
01:01 - Lillard goes off in a high stakes face-off between the Trailblazers and the Mavs
03:38 - Mavs come up short - hit and miss in the clutch again ...
Seeding Warfare and Cancun on 3! from 2020-08-12T01:02:33
In this episode, Monish and Nishant talk about the race to the 8th in the West, an epic weekend with 3 OT games, playoff prospects and Cancun on 3!
1:22 Suns and Wizards - A Tale of 2 V...
Bubble Dribble! from 2020-08-09T10:38:09
In this episode, Monish and Nishant talk/rant about the bubble, playoff seeds and who can make the cut, the playoff bracket, the Lakers and their chances, can Giannis get it done and so much mor...
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