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English, Basketball, 1 season, 290 episodes, 5 days, 6 hours, 30 minutes
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A podcast with a desi take on all things NBA - join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest stories and matches from the NBA with a booster shot of data, opinions and sarcasm! Support this podcast
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Ja Morant Rant

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 that’d be the most fun as a viewer? Luka vs Booker? KD vs Warriors? And finally, how many players in the league can be the best player on a championship squad? All of this has and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/202345 minutes, 8 seconds
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Making Sense of the Western Conference

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 it all? Are the Grizzlies or the Kings beating anyone come playoff time? Should we pencil in Bucks and Celtics for the Eastern Conference finals? And a little Dame love (or no love)! All of this has and much more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/202343 minutes, 51 seconds
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NBA All Stars 2023

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 discussed in this week’s episode is the trade deadline and the expectations that follow. Does KD make the Suns the favs in the West? Are there favorites in the West at all, given how huddled up everyone is?Everything related to the All-Star weekend, trade deadline, and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/24/202332 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Kyrie and Luka Show!

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. How do the Nets look after this trade? Does this make the Mavs any better than they were?Everything related to the trade and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/6/202342 minutes, 28 seconds
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Lakers and the Referee and Embiid for MVP?

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 calls more often than the others? Do the Grizzlies need to make an addition? Does Embiid make a case for MVP, despite not being an All Star starter? Do the positions make sense while picking All Stars or All NBA teams?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/202340 minutes, 1 second
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The Most Annoying Team in the NBA

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 failure to close out games? Ranking the Sixers, Clippers, and most annoying teams in the league. All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/202338 minutes, 30 seconds
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All Star Picks & The Return of the King

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 Simmons from 2020? Should the Bucks look past Middleton? And finally, the All-Star Picks and non-picks on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/202339 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Bucks, The Suns and the Trades

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 Suns even contenders anymore? Is the lack of Middleton playing time a cause of concern? Finally, we are 5 weeks away from the Trade Deadline. Which assets could be available and where could they fit?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/202340 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Luka and Donovan Show

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. Meanwhile, did Donovan Mitchell jump up a level too? Was Steph’s injury the kick on the back that the Warriors needed? And can Kyrie not say something stupid for the rest of the season?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/5/202332 minutes, 11 seconds
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Pelicans and the Suns

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 Grizzlies and Pelicans have gone atop the West! Should we be taking the Sixers and the Nets seriously? And, with Steph's injury, what moves do the Warriors make?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/16/202237 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ranking All 30 Teams

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 league. Are the Celtics and the Sun's runaway favourites in their conferences? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/202233 minutes, 10 seconds
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Mavericks and the Kings

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 is as brilliant in Dallas though. Do they regret not re-signing Brunson and some trade recaps from years past? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/202233 minutes, 45 seconds
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NBA Monthly Awards

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? Who are the players around the league that could blend into this Warriors squad? Who has been the MVP in the first month of the season? Which players have taken a leap and who has fallen off a cliff? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/202246 minutes, 33 seconds
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The AD and KD Situations

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The Lakers may have finally won a game but is trading Anthony Davis the way forward for them? Are the Nets better off without Kyrie? Rating the best moves of the summer and, of course, a fantasy league tip!All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/202223 minutes, 28 seconds
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Kawhi Bye and the Panic in Dubnation

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Is the Nets situation salvageable and who's to blame? Are we going to see Kawhi's prime ever again? Panic in Golden State? And also, a new segment, to find fantasy league gems.All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/7/202239 minutes, 29 seconds
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New Season Now NBA Rants!

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 Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/202243 minutes, 34 seconds
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Kyrie, Durant and the Gobert Discussion

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 acquiring the superstar. What are the best options for him, and for Brooklyn to accept in a trade package? What does Minnesota look like after landing 3-time DPoY Rudy Gobert? Who won the Hawks-Spurs trade deal for Dejounte Murray? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/8/202232 minutes, 55 seconds
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NBA Free Agency

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.Lots of off-court news with Kyrie opting into his contract that will keep him in Brooklyn while John Wall got bought out by the Rockets clearing his move to the Clippers. What version of the Nets do we get this season? If Beal gets the supermax, would that be the worst contract in the league?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/28/202235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Warriors Are NBA Champions Again

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 Curry now in the list of all-time greats? Do we see the Celtics in an NBA final soon again? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/19/202237 minutes, 25 seconds
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Warriors Strike Back

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 to just 88 points. What adjustments did the Warriors make and what to expect as the finals now move to Boston? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/202219 minutes, 54 seconds
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Celtics Draw First Blood

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Al Horford and Derrick White put on dream performances as the Celtics shot lights out in the fourth quarter to take Game 1 against the Warriors. What went wrong for the Warriors and how will they respond in Game 2? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/3/202222 minutes, 35 seconds
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May the Best Team Win!

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.Jimmy Butler almost took the Heat to the finals and then blew it with a 3 point attempt. Was that a bad shot or was it fair given the red hot form he was in?Fairytale ending for the Celtics or Advantage Warriors due to their dynasty history?Picking key matchups, X-Factors and strengths and weaknesses of the Warriors and the Celtics - lots covered on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/202229 minutes, 35 seconds
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Dubs Drubs and Miami's Heat

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 this post-season? Meanwhile, the Heat came back from the Game 2 drubbing to take the lead against the Celtics. How will Boston respond? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/202225 minutes, 29 seconds
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Game 7 Carnage - The Era of Luka and JT

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 second one. Looking back, are there some decisions from earlier in the season that Milwaukee regret? Where do the Suns go from here? And who are you picking for the Conference Finals? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/202232 minutes, 52 seconds
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Sixer Can't Handle the Heat, Luka Flex

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. We had a couple of 'Win or Go Home' situations, and while the Mavs were able to win, the Sixers' season came to an end in Game 6 against the Heat. Where do the Sixers, Embiid, Harden and Doc Rivers go from here?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/13/202221 minutes, 46 seconds
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Bucks with a Foot in the ECF

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 move on to Game 6? Meanwhile, can the Suns and the Heat wrap up their series in 6 or will Luka and Embiid say something? How high is Giannis amongst all-time greats? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/12/202226 minutes, 3 seconds
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Grizzlies and Celtics Clap Back

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Grizzlies and the Celtics pulled one back after losing their first home game, and all is set for Game 3 of both series. What adjustments do the Warriors and the Bucks make? Meanwhile, Harden is due for a supermax at the end of the season - is that a gamble that the Sixers want to take?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/6/202230 minutes, 8 seconds
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Luka and Harden Equivalence?

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 in the series. Are these series' as good as over? Does Luka's game style remind you of James Harden from the past? Also, what is wrong with James Harden!? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/5/202224 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mavs, 76ers and Suns in 6

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 Raptors were eliminated. What next for these franchises? Which teams start off as favourites in round 2? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/29/202217 minutes, 32 seconds
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Warriors Serve Up Frozen Nuggets

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 home. Would the Warriors prefer Minnesota or Memphis in Round 2? What are the matchups to look forward to in the Bucks-Celtics series? And a fantasy wishlist after tomorrow's possible close out games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/28/202234 minutes, 7 seconds
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Trae Flukes and Ja Nukes?

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 or will teams still take a chance if given the chance? The Hawks have been eliminated with Trae Young being shut out. Would you call Trae Young's season last year a fluke? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/202230 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Boston Giant Killer Celtics

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Nets have been completely shut-out, and does Kevin Durant's legacy take a hit because of the season? The Pelicans have surprised us all by taking 2 games off Phoenix - a possible upset looming?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/202218 minutes, 37 seconds
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The NBA Playoffs are a Go!

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk after the first set of games in the first round of playoffs. The Celtics-Nets had all the ingredients of a classic while the Raptors-Sixers was a dud. Which teams can bounce back?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/202218 minutes, 51 seconds
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Western Conference Playoff Picture

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the play-in games and look forward to the Western Conference first round of playoffs. Can the Suns be stopped? Is the Grizzlies-Wolves matchup the most interesting? Will the Warriors have road bumps against the Nuggets? And can Mavs be the sneaky dark horses?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/202217 minutes, 27 seconds
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Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

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 Miami so underrated? Are Raptors the dark horses? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/202223 minutes, 29 seconds
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Na Na Na Lakers - LeBron's Fall?

Join Monish and Nishant as they look back at what was probably the Lakers' most disappointing season in the last 20 years. The signs were written all along, but who's going to take the fall for this? Will this season be a blot on Lebron's otherwise perfect resume?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/202221 minutes, 16 seconds
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Brooklyn - Meet the Greek Freak

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA actionGiannis dropped 44 on the Brooklyn Nets while Embiid and the Sixers suffered a loss against the Detroit Pistons. Is today the day the MVP narrative changes? Meanwhile, the Nets are in a spot of bother and could drop to the 9th/10th seed. And is Harden no longer the 35ppg player he once was?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/1/202229 minutes, 13 seconds
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Of Heat, Celtics, Raptors and Hawks

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 the former coming out on top. Meanwhile, the Raptors have been on a tear winning 10 of their last 12. Also unstoppable right now is Trae Young, and where do Atalanta go from here? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/31/202231 minutes, 9 seconds
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MVPs Face Off

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 potential conference final match up? Doncic torched the Lakers out of the play-in spot with 34-12-12. Are the Lakers going to make one final push or will they shut down for the season? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/202230 minutes, 12 seconds
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NBA Western Conference Mayhem

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Western Conference.There has been a lot of focus on the Eastern Conference top 4 race. However, there is also still a lot to play for in the West - the Mavs, Jazz and Nuggets are fighting for home-court advantage while the T'Wolves are looking to get into the top 6. One out of the Lakers, Pelicans and Spurs won't even make the playoffsAll this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/202233 minutes, 8 seconds
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Sleeping on the Boston Celtics

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 Milwaukee Bucks. What has changed for the Celtics since their ordinary start to the season? How can the Bucks and Giannis be stopped, if at all? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/25/202236 minutes, 35 seconds
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Utah - Not All That Jazz?

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's radar is the Utah Jazz. Are Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert good enough to lead the Jazz to a playoff run they haven't had in decades. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/202212 minutes, 17 seconds
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Bronze State Warriors

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 first round - tricky at the very least. Where does the injury leave the Warriors, and can they stave off the rising Jazz and Mavs? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/22/202215 minutes, 52 seconds
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Kyrie Does a Kyrie

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 work out if Kyrie belongs in today's top 10 players in the league - a term that is thrown around so casually. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/16/202224 minutes, 36 seconds
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Warriors, Embiid v Jokic

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA.The Warriors welcomed back Draymond Green, and there was a sudden spring in their step as Steph put on 47! Is this the version of the Warriors we'll see now till the end of the season? It was also the battle of the bigs and MVP contenders as the Nuggets took on the Sixers, and it was Jokic who came out on top despite having the weaker unit. Would you pick Jokic over Embiid in a playoff scenario? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/202224 minutes, 43 seconds
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Brooklyn and Milwaukee - Peaking at the Right time?

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 this make them the most dangerous 8th seed ever? For the Sixers, would you be worried about their performances from the last 2 games or brush it off as regular-season games? And, where do the Lakers go from here? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/202224 minutes, 41 seconds
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Let's Talk Eastern Conference Standings

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 over the Bucks or the Sixers? Meanwhile, the Bulls are 0-14 against the top 3 in both conferences, and the Celtics are the most in-form team right now. Can the Raptors leapfrog a wounded Cavs for the automatic playoff spot? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/8/202223 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Golden State Warriors and the Suns

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 downwards having lost 8 of their last 10. Panic time or will they be alright once Draymond's back? Should the Suns have similar concerns? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/202222 minutes, 30 seconds
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Let's Talk Pelicans, Cavs and the Raptors

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 6 and are trending downwards while the Raptors are moving upwards. Also trending upwards are the T'Wolves and the Pelicans. How good can these teams be in the playoffs?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/3/202228 minutes, 37 seconds
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LeBron and the Lakers Trainwreck

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? Trade AD? Trade Bron, maybe? Meanwhile, the Mavs have been pretty incredible over the past month. Is this the year that Luka finally wins a playoff series?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202224 minutes, 11 seconds
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NBA - Post-ASG Contenders

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 really hurt the Suns' chances? And Ja Morant - the most entertaining player in the league? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/202233 minutes, 5 seconds
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NBA Power Rankings and All Star Roundup

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? Meanwhile, is there even a favourite in the East? And, they wrap up the episode by talking about the upcoming All-Star game! All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/16/202243 minutes, 39 seconds
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NBA Trade Deadline Mayhem

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 Harden in a blockbuster deal that saw Simmons go the other way. In another surprising deal, Dallas traded away their unicorn, Porzingis to Washington.All of our thoughts, reactions and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/202232 minutes, 28 seconds
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Simmons and Harden - Sulk Swap

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 to land Harden and make a push for the chip? Are Brooklyn willing to make a direct rival stronger, or is Ben Simmons actually worth it?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/10/202218 minutes, 31 seconds
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Who Won the Blockbuster Trade - Kings or Pacers?

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 the day, the Kings acquired the in-demand Sabonis for Haliburton and Buddy Hield. All the winners and losers from the trades on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/202229 minutes, 32 seconds
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Deadline Day Trades and James Harden to Philly?

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 deal while the Cavs strengthened their roster by adding Caris Levert. Will this last week bring in more drama? Will the Sixers look to get in James Harden? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/7/202234 minutes, 23 seconds
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NBA Trade Deadline Jibber-Jabber

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 just a week or so left in the trade window, what do each of these teams need to do to bolster their chances?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/3/202231 minutes, 49 seconds
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We Talk the Denver Nuggets and some T'Wolves

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 Nuggets upset any of the bigwigs in the playoffs? What's the ceiling for this young T'Wolves unit?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/202218 minutes, 23 seconds
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Of Hawks and some Clippers

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 went all the way to the Conference Finals? Also, they talk about the Clippers and if they are in a better situation than their LA rivals. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/202231 minutes, 3 seconds
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AD and Embiid - Where do we Go?

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 Embiid. Can the Lakers spark a run from here on? Meanwhile, are the Sixers' wasting Embiid's prime? And, also, we discuss the All-Star selections!All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/28/202227 minutes, 51 seconds
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Miami Heat - Best in the East! How?!

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 the top of the table. Has this been Erik Spoelstra's best year as a coach yet? Can the Heat top the Eastern at the end of 82 games? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/27/202215 minutes, 7 seconds
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Can Anthony Davis bring hope for the Lakers?

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 scapegoat amidst all this? And can LeBron be a superhero in this crisis? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/202218 minutes, 52 seconds
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NBA Mid-Season Western Conference Roundup

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 more consistent teams. Are the Suns the best regular-season team right now? Should we be worried about the Warriors' recent slump? Are the Mavs a trade away from being a contender? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/202235 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Eastern Conference is Heating Up!

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 be a fun second half of the season! Can the Bulls keep up despite the injuries? Is Kyrie's presence disadvantageous to the Nets? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/202231 minutes, 48 seconds
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3 Best and Worst Things About This NBA Season

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 stuff on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/14/202229 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Best and Worst NBA Trades This Season

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.With less than a month left to trade deadline, today's episode is about grading the trades that have happened so far. Which teams won and which teams lost? Did the Russ trade benefit anyone at all?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/13/202230 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Fall and Fall of the LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.In today's episode, it is Part 2 of teams that built a roster with the aim of winning it all but have somehow come up short, and today they talk about the Celtics and the Clippers.All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/202231 minutes, 39 seconds
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Toronto Raptors Ascension

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.The Raptors have silently put on a 6 win run and have crept up to just 1 game behind an automatic playoff spot. Is FVV an All-Star, and can this positionless basketball result in a playoff run for the Raptors? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/202220 minutes, 8 seconds
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KlayDay - The Return of the Splash Brothers

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Klay Thompson's return to the NBA. What was surprising and what was not, and what adjustments will the Warriors make to accommodate Klay ahead of their tough run of away fixtures? And the Lakers have put on some sort of run after LeBron started playing at the C. What opportunities does this unlock for the Lakers?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/10/202224 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Grizzlies are a Problem! The Pacers, Not so Much

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 disrupts the Nets' plans. Next up are the Pacers with an inexplicable 14-25 record with that roster, and they wrap up the episode just marvelling at Ja and the Grizzlies. All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/7/202230 minutes, 43 seconds
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NBA All Stars with Ashish Shakya

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 also make their All-Star selections and debate about some of the picks. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/6/20221 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
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Portland, Utah and all that Jazz

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 Championship run but have somehow come up short so far - the Portland Trailblazers and the Jazz. How do these teams progress from here? Break it all and rebuild or just a few tweaks needed to reach the promised land? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/3/202231 minutes, 53 seconds
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NBA Wishlist Trades and Playoff Matchups

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 Conference matchup, a Western Conference matchup, a trade wish and a record that can be broken. All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/29/202120 minutes, 56 seconds
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Chicago Bulls Ascension and All Star Backcourts?

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 the playoffs? What about daring to dream of an upset against the Nets? How good are the Grizzlies who keep delivering wins regardless of major player availability challenges. Where do Ja Morant and Zach Lavine rank in their respective conferences in terms of chances of making the All-Star team? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/28/202125 minutes, 25 seconds
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Chrismas Games and Hope for Ben Simmons?

Join Monish and Nishant as they look back at the Christmas fixtures. Have the Warriors established themselves as the best in the West? How can the Lakers salvage their season, if at all? Do the Celtics need to break up their star duo?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/27/202128 minutes, 2 seconds
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NBA Playoff Contenders after 30 games in 2021

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Christmas fixtures and the damp squib it is this yearIs the Knicks-Hawks rivalry really a thing now? Can the Celtics get the better out of a Bucks unit without Giannis? Is the Suns-Warriors match-up a preview of the WCF? Is the Lakers-Nets even a big game with all the players ruled out?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/23/202135 minutes, 51 seconds
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Let's Talk Lakers - Disaster in the Making

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA.The Lakers are back to being a 0.500 team after another loss to the Suns. The acquisition of Westbrook hasn't been what they had hoped for, while Anthony Davis isn't fit (again), which means LeBron has to put some serious miles with his ageing body. Is Anthony Davis now expendable? What are the players you could get for him?Find out on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/22/202123 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Zion and Luka Talk

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. Does Zion need a big market to motivate him or can he come back and still be everything that he promised to be? Should we be worried about Luka Doncic, similarly? Find out on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/21/202125 minutes, 8 seconds
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MVP So Far and Bucks Still the One Team to Beat?

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 discusses disappointments, and finally, who is leading the MVP race? Find out on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/17/202115 minutes, 48 seconds
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Steph's Record | Bucks Rampage | Cavs Ascension

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 today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/16/202117 minutes, 56 seconds
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Steph's Record, Bron Still King

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 floor, to keep the Nets at the top of the Eastern Conference. Jokic and Giannis meanwhile keep doing Jokic and Giannis things. Are they the top 4 in the league right now? Or is Lebron still a part of this conversation? Find out on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/202129 minutes, 34 seconds
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Same Old Jazz Story? Let's Talk Lakers and Nets

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's action in the NBA. The Utah Jazz are on a six game win streak and are silently finding their form. Can they put a run together like the Suns from last season? Do the Nets really need Harden and KD to play 40ish minutes every game? And finally, how bad are the Lakers, as they struggle to put on a good run of games together?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/202126 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Indiana Pacers Rebuild

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are looking to rebuild and are willing to involve their stars - Sabonis, Levert and Turner in trade discussions. Plenty of teams have a big man problem that could be solved by either Sabonis or Turner. Could the Warriors shake things up and go all-in? Is the perfect time for the Mavs to get Luka some help? Or is there a way that the Sixers benefit?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/202116 minutes, 39 seconds
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Get Embiid Some Help! All Miami No Heat?

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 on the cards is the Philly discussion - part 2. Embiid is playing like an MVP again and his time is now especially with his tendency to run into injury trouble. Is there realistically a trade to be made that'll make them contenders this season? Is there one to be made in the off-season? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/202126 minutes, 33 seconds
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Lillard and the 76ers

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 the injuries to Dame Lillard haven't helped matters as the Blazers lie in 10th place, barely hanging on to the play-in spot. Is it time to bid goodbye to Lillard and press the reset button? Also in today's episode, they talk about a team who has silently moved to 4th in the Western Conference - the Memphis Grizzlies. Is this Grizzlies run sustainable and can they cause some upsets in the conference? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/6/202120 minutes, 44 seconds
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NBA Free Agency Roulette

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about all that's happening in the NBA world. We are a few months away from the trade deadline but with a quarter of the season gone by, the teams now have an idea of what's working and what's not. They discuss the contract situations of some big name players including Beal, Kyrie and Harden and what the future may look like for them. All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/3/202126 minutes, 52 seconds
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NBA Injuries and the Western Conference

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about all that's happening in the NBA world. A wave of injuries struck the league today with Lillard and Adebayo joining Ja Morant, LeBron and Devin Booker on the sidelines. The injury concerns for the Nuggets, Grizzlies and the Blazers coupled with the woeful form of the Clippers seems to be working to the advantage of the Lakers as they inch up the table, looking to avoid the play-ins.All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/2/202115 minutes, 39 seconds
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Suns on a Roll, Wolves on the Rise

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 the process. Is this run of wins sustainable without their leading scorer? Despite their depth, are the Warriors over-dependent on Steph? Finally, they also take a look at the Timberwolves, who've put together a run of their own and won 7 of their last 8 games. All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/1/202127 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Day of the NBA Bigs and #KlayBack

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 available talent. Also on the cards - the Warriors Suns back to back clashes coming up and what to expect. With Klay on the verge of returning what's the best way to integrate him into the team and what are our realistic expectations of his impact? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/202123 minutes, 52 seconds
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Jokic Future and Sleeping on the Clippers

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? The Nuggets are heavily invested in their young core and could that be the reason for their downfall? Should Jokic ask out? Also, the Clippers sit in the top half of the Western Conference and could well finish in a direct playoff spot. With Kawhi scheduled to return before the playoffs, does that make them a contender? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/202122 minutes, 19 seconds
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NBA Bubble Bursts and Lakers

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about all the NBA results from Thanksgiving eve. The Sixers lost but did they unearth a new star in Tyrese Maxey? Should we even about the Sixers anymore? The Suns have 14 in a row; when are we going to be talked about as title contenders? Can the Celtics avoid the play-ins? Has the bubble burst for the Wizards?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/202130 minutes, 57 seconds
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Bullish on Chicago?

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the Chicago Bulls. Demar De Rozan has really stepped up a level this season and is among the top 5 scorers in the league. Meanwhile, Lonzo is balling out with 44% from beyond the arc. What is the upside for the Bulls? Can they beat a top tier team in the playoffs?All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/202123 minutes, 26 seconds
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Greek Freak Flex

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 stock dipped massively over the past year. Are Lakers really contenders this year All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/18/202122 minutes, 48 seconds
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Drub-Nation - Steph Makes it Rain

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. Is he the best player in the league right now? Also, they talk about the Sixers' woes and the never ending Ben Simmons' saga. All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/202123 minutes, 3 seconds
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Buying the Phoenix Sunrise?

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 they did last season? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/202113 minutes
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Westbrook No Kobe, Heat No Steam, Wizards on a Roll

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 the Eastern Conference table. How long can the Wizards maintain this streak? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/202117 minutes, 29 seconds
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It's a Steph Curry World We're In

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 threes! Two overtime games, including one that involved the Lakers and an MVP ejection! All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/202122 minutes, 28 seconds
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Golden State Warriors Supremacy and the Hawks

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 including and especially #1 on defence. This will Steph yet to fully take off, Wiseman yet to join the team and did we mention a certain Mr. Klay? They also have enough assets for a blockbuster trade yet. Chip favourites? What's up with the Bucks and the Hawks - defending champs and ECF finalists from a few months ago both off to shaky starts. While in Atlanta their talisman's poor form seems to be the primary concern in Milwaukee it's anything but. The Greek Freak continues to play like he has nothing against his name and everything to prove but can he get his team to stay motivated to run it back? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/202127 minutes, 5 seconds
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Boston Celtics - the Smart, J & J Conundrum

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 rough start? Do they need to trade one of their stars? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/202120 minutes, 3 seconds
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NBA Western Conference Roundup

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 this and more on today's episode of The Airball DiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/202132 minutes, 36 seconds
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Eastern Conference Roundup & New Rulebook

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11/2/202133 minutes, 18 seconds
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NBA Contenders and Pretenders

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 the making with some post-season surprises in store? Can anyone explain the lacklustre front-office activity at Boston and Dallas? Especially the latter given that the Bulls did so much more for Zach Lavine than what the Mavs have done so far for Luka Doncic! All this and more on today's The Airball Diaries!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/202134 minutes, 20 seconds
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The NBA is Back!

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 statement performance at both ends. In the other game, the Golden State Warriors overcame an off-night on shooting from Steph and a combined 67 points from AD and LeBron to pick up the W. Are the Bucks wildly underrated and ridiculously so? Do the Nets have a shot without Kyrie? Who stands in the Lakers' way in the West? Overreactions from the season openers, analysis, Russ in a new setup - All this and more on today's The Airball Diaries!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/20/202131 minutes, 29 seconds
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NBA Trade and Free Agency Recap

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. Lowry to the Heat. DeRozan to the Bulls and a whole lot more. Who won the Free Agency shootout? Which teams get elevated to title favourite stature and which ones move from the bottom half to playoff sure things in their conference? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/6/202126 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Milwauee Bucks are the NBA Champions! Era of the Greak Freak

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 old school way of drafting their way to the title. What's next for CP3 and the Suns? Also, a look back at some of the most thrilling basketball from the past few weeks of playoff action. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/21/202133 minutes, 29 seconds
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Team USA - Gold or Bust? Let's Talk Kyle Kuzma

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 for the Olympics have gone from bad to worse. Is this the least prepared team to be sent out to the Olympics? Also, they discuss the Kyle Kuzma situation at Lakers. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/20/202119 minutes, 4 seconds
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Milwaukee Bucks - Hand on the NBA Trophy

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 scary how good he is. The Bucks are now just 1 home win away from the Championship. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/19/202126 minutes, 4 seconds
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Fear the Dear! Bucks Tie the Series 2-2

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 was incredible for the Suns but CP3 has been missing. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/15/202123 minutes, 9 seconds
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Kawhi? KaWhen? KaWhere? Dinwiddie to the Lakers?

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 does that leave the Clippers, who overcame the Jazz and ran the Suns close without Kawhi? What are the Lakers up to this off-season? Would someone like a Dinwiddie interest them? We also look forward to Game 4 of the NBA finals to wrap up the episode. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/14/202127 minutes, 20 seconds
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Lillard to Golden State, Team USA Disarray and Beyond

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 rumoured to be putting together to pry Damian Lillard away from Portland. Should the Trailblazers take it? Should Dame? What would Lillard's ideal destination be if he were to consider a move but not one to Golden State? We also talk about team USA's 2nd straight exhibition game loss this time to Australia just before the Olympics and what that means and a look ahead at Game 4 between the Bucks and the Suns. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/13/202132 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hello Milwaukee - Welcome to the NBA Finals

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 we told you that those two were why Milwaukee won against the Suns? Giannis dropped 41-13 and 13-17 FTs while Booker had a miserable shooting night as the Bucks pummelled the Suns in their first finals home game by 20! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/12/202122 minutes, 47 seconds
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Phoenix Suns - Hand on the Trophy as the Bucks Go Down

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 an otherwise less than overwhelming display. The Bucks on the other hand had another monster performance from Giannis who dropped 40-12 with a steal and 3 blocks and no one to support him. Jrue Holiday and Middleton had off nights shooting 31-33% from the field. Can the Bucks overcome their choking troubles and a coach that seems to make adjustments at a glacial pace in game 3? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/9/202122 minutes, 1 second
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Luka Doncic, Lillard and NBA Trade Rumours

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 Supermax? Who can the Mavs add to the roster to keep him happy? Also, we address the murmurs surrounding the Lillard situation in Portland. What would be the best-case scenario for Dame? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/8/202131 minutes, 11 seconds
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Phoenix Suns Draw First Blood - Bucks Trail Start to Finish

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 finals. Yet another slow start for the Bucks, but they got Giannis back and he played 35 minutes which was encouraging. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/7/202120 minutes, 37 seconds
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The NBA Finals Are Here!

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 barely making the bubble last season. Chris Paul, however, is here after 16 years of struggle - injuries, losses, injuries to others - he's seen it all. Can Giannis return to pre-injury form, or will the Suns continue to surprise us all? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/6/202128 minutes, 11 seconds
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No Giannis No Problem - Bucks With a Foot in the Finals

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, and are now just a win away from the NBA finals. Lots of stuff happening away from the court as well - Is Lillard unhappy with Portland's new hire or is this just a media made rumour? Do the NBA players complain a lot? Will there be a star mark besides this season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/2/202130 minutes, 39 seconds
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Point God - Chris Paul Sends the Clippers Home

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, the Clippers have a lot of work to do in the off-season, especially with the unpredictability about Kawhi's future. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/1/202127 minutes, 31 seconds
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No Ice Trae? It Snow Problem - Hawks Smash the Bucks

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 court. Can Paul George keep up his impressive form in Game 6 vs the Suns? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/30/202117 minutes, 49 seconds
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Clippers Refuse to Die, Bucks Don't Let Hawks Fly

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 in G4, could they romp to the Finals early? What do we make of Giannis' leadership and maturity and the parallels emerging between Giannis and Middleton to Shaq and Kobe - where the latter in both cases was the guard that was the go-to finisher. Meanwhile, out West, the Clippers fight back yet again off of a monster performance from Paul George ably aided by his role players to bring the series to 3-2. Suns play in L.A next to close out the series while the Clippers must at this point like their chances of forcing a Game 7! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/202120 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ice Trae Masterclass! Atlanta Hawks Steal Game 1 in Milwaukee

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 but the Hawks did outplay them on the back of a spectacular 48-7-11 masterclass from Trae Young. Collins and Capela chipped in with crucial plays, points and rebounds as the Hawks clinched this 3 game thriller. What adjustments to Milwaukee make for Game 2? We also look ahead at Game 3 of the WCF - Kawhi officially ruled out, CP3 most likely back - all doom and gloom for the Clippers? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/24/202123 minutes, 35 seconds
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Phoenix Break Clippers Hearts!

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 had drama all around, we had a Playoff P sighting and then immediately had a Pandemic P sighting. We had the Clippers go from tight defense to where's your defense and incredibly, an alley-oop buzzer beater with 0.7 on the clock from Ayton was enough to clinch it. With CP3 set to return, Kawhi still uncertain and the Suns leading 2-0 - is this series over? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/23/202123 minutes, 52 seconds
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Bucks in Seven, Hawks in Seven!

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 Middleton finally live up to his closer role. KD put up a heroic performance and was easily the best player on the court but ultimately the Bucks dug in and prevailed in overtime pulling off a thrilling Game 7 upset in a hostile away arena. Speaking of hostile away arenas, the Hawks had an upset of their own cooking. Holding the 76ers to under 100 is no mean feat and the Hawks beat the sixers without Bogdan and with a miserable shooting night from Trae! Is this the end of the process? Who would have guessed the Eastern Conference Finals would be between the Hawks and the Bucks at the start of the season? The West kicked off its conf finals without Kawhi and CP3. But it continues to be Devin Booker's world - the Suns superstar dropped a 40 point triple-double to take the Suns home in G1. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/21/202129 minutes, 13 seconds
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Bucks Roar Back - We Have a Game 7 in Brooklyn!

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. Giannis dominated the paint, Middleton dominated the game and the Bucks were too hot to handle. While both teams were atrocious from 3, the Bucks played to their strengths and led from start to finish and never appeared to break a sweat. This series now goes to Game 7 in Brooklyn on the eve of two crucial Game 6's between the Hawks and the 76ers in Atlanta and the Jazz and the Clippers in Los Angeles. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/18/202116 minutes, 4 seconds
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Hawks Comeback, Clippers ride the PG Wave

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. Doc Rivers somehow seems to be stuck at the wrong end of all these comebacks and Ben Simmons can't make a free throw to save his life. The Clippers, without Kawhi Leonard, overcame a hot-shooting half from the Jazz to take a 3-2 lead back to LA. Seems like Playoff P is back after all. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/17/202127 minutes, 20 seconds
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Monster Durant, Advantage Brooklyn

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 performance for the ages dropping 49-17-10 with 3 Steals and 2 Blocks! Giannis had the numbers but fumbled two key opportunities in the clutch and the support was shaky all night as was his coach's decision making. Same old Bucks? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/16/202125 minutes, 38 seconds
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Clippers, Hawks Come Back Strong - 2-2 All Over

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? Meanwhile, the Clippers also levelled the series against the Jazz. Are they now favourites to advance the Conference finals? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/15/202127 minutes, 31 seconds
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An MVP Sweep, Nets Choke from Deep

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 Nets' Game 4 loss leaving KD high and dry. Assuming the Nets injury woes continue for the next game with neither superstar recovering, is this series the Bucks' to lose from this point on? The Clippers come roaring back led by their superstar duo to comfortable take down the Jazz in Game 3. Game 4 - Clippers again to make this a real series? Booker, CP3 and the Suns complete the sweep and put the MVP and the nuggets out of their misery. It wasn't pretty with Jokic getting ejected for one of the softest Flagrant 2 calls yet! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/202128 minutes, 35 seconds
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Fear the Dear when it Defends! Bucks Win, Jazz Dominate

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 series. Meanwhile, the Jazz party continued in Utah as they move one step closer to the Conference finals. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/11/202130 minutes, 7 seconds
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Phoenix Suns Heating it Up in the Desert

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 comfortable 25 point win to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Also, Rudy Gobert won the DPoY for the 3rd time in 4 years. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/10/202123 minutes, 1 second
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Utah Jazz Clutch! Sixers Roar Back

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 looked rusty but switched gears in the second half to take the first game against the Clippers. And the Denver Nuggets now have an MVP in their ranks. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/9/202139 minutes, 35 seconds
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Nets Rout the Bucks, Suns Shine Bright!

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 way back? The Suns gave the Nuggets a dose of their own medicine with a come from behind win in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/8/202125 minutes, 55 seconds
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Klawing Back, Ice Trae and the Brooklyn Shuffle

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 from Luka and set up a second-round clash with the Jazz. Meanwhile, in the East, the Bucks had a nightmarish 3 shooting night against the Nets. And, the Hawks are turning out to be crowd silencers. They clinched Game 1 vs the Sixers despite Embiid returning. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/202136 minutes, 54 seconds
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Booker - Be Legendary! Jokic Doing MVP Things

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. While the Nuggets marched forward, the Trailblazers had yet another disappointing season to reflect upon. The Suns continued their fiery form from Game 5 as Booker went on a rampage to knock the defending champions out in the first round. This was Lebron's first career loss in the first round of the playoffs, and it'll be interesting to see how the Lakers revamp their roster in the off-season. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/202131 minutes, 1 second
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Luka, Trae, Ayton - 2018 Draft Class Shining!

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 fittingly so. The Mavs get one foot in round 2 off of a herculean effort from their talisman - some Luka magic at Staples! Philly put the Wizards out of their misery led by a Ben Simmons triple-double and the Hawks storm through to meet Philly after Trae and the boys finished the Knicks at the Garden! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/3/202130 minutes, 16 seconds
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Nets W, Suns Statement W and Nuggets in 2-OT!

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 effort all the way through. The Brooklyn Nets meanwhile put the Celtics out of their misery and romped through to the next round - they face the Bucks in what should be the best series of the playoffs so far. Dame Lillard hit a playoff record 12 threes including a bunch of clutch 3s to force 2 overtimes. Dame was 6-8 in both overtime periods while the rest of the Trailblazers were 1-14 and that tells you everything. Jokic, MPJ and the Nuggets prevailed. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/2/202130 minutes, 47 seconds
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Wizards and All That Jazz

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 headed for an early conclusion and a gentleman's sweep after the Jazz W today gave them a 3-1 lead. Shooting, defence, Mitchell and Clarkson this was a signature performance from the Utah Jazz. In the other game, out East, Philly who were a W away from a sweep of the Wizards dropped to 3-1. Embiid went off early due to injury, Simmons missed major minutes in foul trouble only to come back and be exposed for his Free Throw shooting as the Wizards sent him to the line time and again to cut the lead. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/202130 minutes, 4 seconds
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Clippers Find Wings, Suns Shining Bright

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-Grizzlies one tied at 2-2. Clippers came roaring back, Suns took down the Lakers in G4 and the Trailblazers fought back. The East meanwhile seems to be in a hurry with the Bucks sweeping the Heat, the Nets taking a 3-1 lead, Philly a W away from a sweep of the Wizards and the Hawks going up 3-1 with not a game 6 in sight in any of these clashes. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/31/202139 minutes, 1 second
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Spoiler Alert - Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets Win

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 Heat. Big games and dominant performances from AD, LeBron, Giannis, Jrue and Jokic. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/28/202116 minutes, 38 seconds
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Utah Jazz show up and the Knicks get a Long Awaited W!

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-shooting. The Knicks finally give MSG their first playoff W in years and the 76ers continue to dominate the Wizards making us wish it was the Pacers that came through instead! In all this, the future of the game looks as secure as ever - the young guns continue to put up spectacular displays - Trae and Ja Morant showing they well and truly belong. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/27/202128 minutes, 33 seconds
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Lakers Roar, Mavericks Soar

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 roared back in Phoenix led by their Big 2 and Schroder to level the series after 2 games. Over in L.A, the Mavs took down the Clippers again, convincingly. Luka flexing on the whole league at this point with a commanding performance. Could the Clippers unfathomably get swept in the first round? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/26/202127 minutes, 44 seconds
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Fear the Deer and the Nuggets are Here!

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 have the 'Milwaukee can take down the Brooklyn Nets' discussion? In the other game, the discussion shifts out West, Jokic and the Nuggets came roaring back despite an all-world blitz from Dame Lillard to thump the Trailblazers and level the series at 1-1 as the series shifts to Portland. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/202122 minutes, 35 seconds
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Underdogs Wilding! NBA Playoffs

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 ends up and the Trailblazers demolished the Nuggets. Over in the East the Bucks edged out the Heat in overtime, 76ers survived early jitters to beat the Wizards, Nets big 3 flexed a little but enough to get the W and the Hawks edged out the Knicks in front of a delightfully loud Garden arena crowd. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/24/202137 minutes, 4 seconds
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The NBA Playoffs Are Here!

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 Giannis on the Heat? Should the 76ers have any excuse not to sweep the Wizards? What about the Joker and the Nuggets against Dame Time? The only reason we haven't yet mentioned the best record in the NBA yet is because the Jazz don't yet know who their opponent will be. The Nets do however, it's the mighty (?) Celtics which on paper seems like a foregone conclusion. Possibly the most tightly contested series of the first round in the Knicks against the Hawks? A potent defense against a firebrand offense. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/21/202135 minutes
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The NBA 2021 MVP - Joker All The Way?

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 LeBron, then Embiid, then Harden leading the race. And yet finally the race boils down to 2 players but should it even be a debate? Monish feels it's the Joker by a mile but Nishant seems to have finally jumped ship to the Steph Curry side of the waters. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/20/202117 minutes, 43 seconds
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Western Conference Play-In Bracket

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 the other game, the Spurs take on Morant and the Grizzlies - the game is a one and done for the loser with the winner facing whoever loses in the first matchup. Confusing to some but you know the IPL semis format well don't you ;). All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/19/202118 minutes, 19 seconds
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Eastern Conference Play-In Bracket

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, one and done for the loser with the winner facing whoever loses in the first matchup. Confusing to some but you know the IPL semis format well don't you ;). All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/202117 minutes, 9 seconds
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Old Guard of the NBA Point Guard

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 another team cruise to the postseason and D. Rose back among the numbers in the Garden no less! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/7/202117 minutes, 55 seconds
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Milwaukee Bucks - All or Nothing

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? Can they really best the Nets in a -game series and if so what's it going to take? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/6/202114 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Lakers - Fight or Flight

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 till the playoffs to Covid protocols and more new pieces than ever for Vogel to integrate and rotate. All par for the course and it's good old LeBron led dominance come playoffs? Who would be their preferred opponent in Rd 1? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/5/202114 minutes, 28 seconds
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Of Rockets and Wolves

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 of strength/desperation. Let's talk about how they build/rebuild over the next few seasons and what's the immediate plan for the rest of the current season. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/4/202117 minutes, 39 seconds
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MPJ and the Denver Nuggets

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 second half of the season and superlative in Jamal Murray's absence. Is there a new #2 in town to Jokic even after Murray's return? How far will the Nuggets go this season and what are the chances they go all the way? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/3/202114 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Eastern Conference Playoffs Roundup

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. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/30/202117 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Western Conference Playoffs Roundup

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. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/28/202114 minutes, 14 seconds
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Have the 76Ers Peaked Too Early?

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 Brooklyn's to lose at this point. Are Embiid and Simmons right in considering themselves MVP and DPoY respectively? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/202113 minutes, 50 seconds
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Clippers - From Overrated to Criminally Underrated

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 playoffs last season and perhaps unfairly so? Have they fixed their problems from last season to be a legit contender this time around? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/26/202114 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Race for the 10th Spot in the East

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? Who among the three would be the preferred opponent for teams likely to finish 9th and why? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/23/202115 minutes, 13 seconds
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Third Time Charming Bucks

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 jumpers that well does this put undue pressure on Jrue and Middleton? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/21/202111 minutes, 49 seconds
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Chef Curry Cooking!

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 get a mention in the MVP conversation despite the Warriors languishing in 10th in the West? What do the Warriors do to ensure they're back in Chip contention at the start of next season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/21/202118 minutes, 26 seconds
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NBA Injuries - Critical Mass Yet?

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 championship hopes for their franchises. What are the ripple effects of injuries to prominent stars such as Jamal Murray or even rookies like Lamelo and Wiseman? Is it a coincidence or a burnout problem in the league that's causing all these injuries? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/20/202114 minutes, 47 seconds
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Trailblazers - Consistently Inconsistent

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 same over-dependence and heavy minutes requirement from their backcourt duo, and no solution to the big man void? What's their best-case scenario this season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/19/202116 minutes, 39 seconds
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Oh Me Oh Miami in Trouble

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 a repeat of last season where Miami entered the playoffs with a mid-table rank only to demolish their conference and go on to be the only team to take the Lakers to 6 games in the entire post-season? Oladipo's injured again - was this a predictable failure? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/16/202112 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Boston Celtics Shuffle

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 for anything better than a second-round exit? 3 Conference Finals in 4 years, no Final appearances why are the Celtics front office so reluctant to go for the kill in acquiring talent to support their stars? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/202113 minutes, 40 seconds
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Eastern Conference Playoff Roulette

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 Bucks? 4th Through 10th is as tightly contested as can be who's a lock and who's headed for the play-ins? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/202121 minutes, 27 seconds
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Western Conference Playoff Permutations

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 already than most dominant dynasties did - Phoenix, Mavs, and Portland will all feature superstars that play lights out with vengeance against the Clippers. What about the Nuggets who might just get a WCF rematch against the Lakers in the first round - how harsh is it on them to play the champs after having done so well for themselves in the regular season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/202115 minutes, 49 seconds
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Phoenix Rising

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 going to be worth their seed come playoffs time? How far should this team realistically go? If the Lakers continue their slump due to injuries and come to the playoffs via a play-in game - could this set up the toughest matchup any 2nd seed has ever faced in the first round?  All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/12/202117 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Curious Case of the New Orleans Pelicans

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 line, Ingram already on a max deal does it make sense for them to retain Lonzo on a deal that values him fairly? With Zion, Lonzo and Ingram all having impressive seasons, has their W/L record lived up to their potential? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/9/202122 minutes, 56 seconds
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Drub Nation

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 for the future the best use of Steph's remaining time as an elite player? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/8/202115 minutes, 46 seconds
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Jazzmatazz and the Nuggernaut

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 own squads last season from a playoff lens? Who'd we fancy to win if they faced off again in the playoffs this season? Would it be the best depth in the league and rock-solid defense Jazz or the Brooklyn Nets of the West offense from the Nuggets? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/7/202121 minutes, 20 seconds
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NBA Buyout Market - Is the System Fair to Small Markets?

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 losing a player for nothing while the player almost invariably joins a big city title contender. How does the same argument shape up from a player's perspective? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/202117 minutes, 21 seconds
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Lakers in Free Fall - How Bad Is It?

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. At this rate, is it possible we'll see a non-top-4 finish for the champs? How does that impact their playoff plans? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/5/202114 minutes, 28 seconds
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Celtics Snooze, Rockets Lose

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 Gordon Hayward's departure.  Do the Celtics have a plan? Why has it taken that long to plug holes in the interior? Now we have a final look at what the Rockets got for Harden net of all the trades they made - what were they thinking? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/1/202114 minutes, 59 seconds
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Heat or Bulls - Who Had a Better Trade Deadline Day

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 make the Heat title contenders? Are the Vucevic and Lavine the start of something special in Chicago? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/31/202113 minutes, 30 seconds
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NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown

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 was it the Heat that landed Oladipo? Who elevates their new destination more - Aldridge at the Nets or Drummond at the Lakers? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/202112 minutes, 37 seconds
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What if the Playoffs Started with Current Seeding?

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 currently out but not for the season all return healthy. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/26/202116 minutes, 56 seconds
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Oladipo-rted What can the Rockets get

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 near scratch. Who're in the race to land Oladipo? Which of those teams needs him the most and which would be the best destination for Oladipo from among them? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/25/20219 minutes, 35 seconds
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Houston, We Repeat, We Have a Problem

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 Stephen Silas' has been given? Has any coach in living memory been dealt a worse hand in the NBA? What's the best-case scenario for the Rockets now that they traded pretty much their entire future for Westbrook last season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/24/202113 minutes, 5 seconds
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Lakers deeper in injury trouble - LeBron Out Indefinitely

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 indefinite absence after an ankle injury. Does it matter what seed they close in the regular season if they have their full-strength team in the playoffs? If they had to plug the gap with some trades/free-agent signings or buyout candidates who should they target? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/202114 minutes, 22 seconds
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The NBA MVP Race

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 playoff mode, James Harden is playing the best team ball he has ever played and Dame Lillard is lighting it up at a higher level than even last season. Notice how we still didn't find space to call out the Joker or Luka! All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/202119 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Eastern Conference Roundup Part 2

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 and truly back? Can Atlanta finally deliver on their promise? Can Toronto stage a comeback while Indiana bid to find their feet? Are the Hornets supposed to be this exciting to watch already?. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/19/202117 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Eastern Conference Roundup Part 1

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 and truly back? Can Atlanta finally deliver on their promise? Can Toronto stage a comeback while Indiana bid to find their feet? Are the Hornets supposed to be this exciting to watch already?. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/18/202113 minutes, 19 seconds
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Blake Griffin and the Brooklyn Nets

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! MOZGOV! More on the Nets and their path to a possible chip. How concerned must they be with KD's current absence and how the team adapts once he's back. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/16/202118 minutes, 1 second
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NBA Trade Deadline - Rumours and Possibilities

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 more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/5/202126 minutes, 23 seconds
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Rise like a Phoenix?

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 an excellent support crew around them. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/3/202114 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Amit Doshi Interview

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 and how the Indian content ecosystem (including podcasts of course) can help grow the NBA culture in India. All this and more in today's Triangle Offense. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/3/202145 minutes, 53 seconds
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Miami Heating up Again?

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 trade in the making that helps their cause? Where will the Heat likely finish in the East and are they still going to be a nightmare matchup in the post-season? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/202113 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Boston Shuffle - Celtics Downward Spiral

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 over the last few weeks alone? What's plaguing the Celtics? Is the solution internal or will they need to use their trade exception to make a move before the trade deadline? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/26/202118 minutes, 33 seconds
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Wizards - How Can Their Superstars Coexist?

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 can their superstars co-exist and in what roles to get the team set up in the best fashion possible for Wins? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/24/202112 minutes, 40 seconds
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Clippers - We've Seen This Movie Before?

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 slightly below average for most parts of the game and disastrous in clutch moments statistically. Is their lack of a surefire starting 5 still their biggest issue? Will plugging the Point Guard gap solve for both that and their defense? Who's their best shot at solving playmaking issues and who's their 3rd best scoring option? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/202117 minutes, 56 seconds
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Toronto Raptors - One Big Man Away from being a Problem Again?

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 their big-minutes opportunities well. What's the ceiling for this team in the league standings? How much of a difference can a quality big man make to the Raptors given that Drummond, Blake and Cousins are all available at varying costs? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/202112 minutes, 9 seconds
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Lakers and the Nets - Trending Opposite Ways

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 stronger ones. Are Lakers no longer the title favourites? Are the Nets the team to beat in the East or is that still Philly? Where do the Celtics figure in all of this and no love for the Jazz?. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/202118 minutes, 33 seconds
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All Star Weekend Cometh - Picks and Misses

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 who's in that shouldn't be and who's missing out that absolutely deserves the recognition. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/18/202121 minutes, 4 seconds
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Are we Cray Cray in our Evaluation of Dray Dray?

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 him valuable to the Warriors as presently constructed? Is his lack of offense making the Warriors more predictable to defenses? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/202114 minutes, 23 seconds
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A Tale of 2 ADs

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 LeBron team so they're still grinding out wins but it's coming at a cost and it might not be enough in the playoffs. Andre Drummond on the other hand has played his last mins in Cleveland and the team will now look to trade him - interesting possibilities here for any contender that could use him (*cough* Brooklyn *cough*) but he'll come at a pretty cost albeit a contract that expires at the end of the year. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/16/202119 minutes, 10 seconds
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The NBA's PR Struggles

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, Harden and Kyrie testing the limits of league patience, Covid protocols and possible double standards, and many more. The latest in this long list is the All Star Game and all the dissent around that from players. Has the league slipped up on some of these issues? Is Adam Silver softer on players' issues than most commissioners/chiefs of pro-leagues? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/202120 minutes, 20 seconds
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Derrick Rose and the New York Knicks

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 franchise? Would Rose's arrival take precious minutes away from Quickley affecting his development? Are Knicks on course for a playoffs run or at least making the play-in games? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/10/202114 minutes, 3 seconds
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Houston We Solved a Problem

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 surprisingly good defense sustainable over the course of the season? Given that this squad was put together on the fly with a new head coach and new GM is this a squad for the future or a one-year project that they'll flip for trades and build from draft picks? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/202117 minutes, 18 seconds
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GOAT Talk - Brady LeBron MJ

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 Jordan or a LeBron? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/202120 minutes, 1 second
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Clippers Rising, Mavs & Heat Troubles and Tampa Raptors

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.  Mavs or the Heat - the bigger disappointment so far and the ones with a better chance of getting back on track? Are we buying into the Toronto Raptors are on the ascension narrative? What changes are helping them and can they build towards being a top 4 team in the East? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/4/202120 minutes, 39 seconds
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Jokic & the Nuggets - 80s Rockband or Chip Contenders?

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-notch offense at times bogged down by a sub-par defense so how did they make the push to being a top 4 team as of today? What's their ceiling and what should we expect from their big 3? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/3/202121 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Brooklyn Nets - Tale of 2 Extremes

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 a priority or is growing pains to be expected from drastic roster changes? If a move or 2 is what it's going to take - who are their options and what are the potential trade-offs to make those moves happen? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/202119 minutes, 13 seconds
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Lakers - Trouble in Paradise or Growing Pains of Adding Pieces?

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 minutes at the expense of momentum from the 5 on the court at any point in time? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/202116 minutes, 40 seconds
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Let's talk about the Golden State Warriors

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 Oubre Jr. and a possible trade that lands Lonzo, Redick in Golden State? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/29/202118 minutes, 2 seconds
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How good are the Utah Jazz?

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 this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/28/202116 minutes, 7 seconds
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Early Season NBA Awards

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 looking good to clinch DPoY, RoY and so on. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/27/202124 minutes, 39 seconds
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Zion - Underperformance or Unreasonable Expectations?

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 expectations and production - is this a case of unreasonable expectations on a player so young in the league or a legitimate case of a star not delivering on his potential so far in his very short career in the NBA. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/202115 minutes, 35 seconds
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Will The Real Giannis Please Stand Up?

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 on Bledsoe but can this team go places in the post-season without Giannis elevating his game and adding shooting to his arsenal and improving on his abysmal FT shooting? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/202117 minutes, 12 seconds
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Get Lavine Outta Chicago!

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 contender make a deep playoff push if not go all the way? If he were to move, and this is pure speculation at this point - what's his ideal destination and which GM should be looking to move for Lavine right now? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/21/202121 minutes, 47 seconds
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A Beard, A Burner and the Burning Question

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 team be the first non-top 11 defense chip winning team in 26 years considering the only other time a non-top 10 defense won it all were the Splash Bros+KD Warriors? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/202112 minutes, 1 second
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The Best of the Rest of the West

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 the Lakers in the playoffs? With the Nuggets far from the heights they scaled last seaosn, Mavs still getting back on their feet, Phoenix exciting but new and so on this was worth discussing. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/202115 minutes, 16 seconds
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Is a Bradley Beal Trade the Next Big NBA Move Waiting to Happen?

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 himself out and what's a likely trade destination for Beal. Who would become contenders/deep playoff level by landing Beal and what can the Wizards get in return? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/15/202124 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Beard Gets His Way - James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets!

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 Round Picks, and 4 pick swaps! (iii) The Cavs receive Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince (iv) Indiana Pacers receive Levert from Houston who chose to flip him immediately for Victor Oladipo!   Where does this rank the Nets now? Championship or bust? Who plays defense on this team and who's going to get these eccentric egos to blend? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/14/202120 minutes, 20 seconds
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A Tale of 2 James' - The Bron and Harden Show

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 Harden as his saga continues to make fans and front offices alike uneasy. Also, is Adam Silver under the most pressure he has ever had to deal with? Covid pummeling the fixture lists, superstars really pushing the boundaries of league tolerance, owners concerned about revenues, and whether this season can see a finish. All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/13/202125 minutes, 54 seconds
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Warriors at Peace, Brooklyn Anything But

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's performance though world-class aren't translating to enough wins. Are the Nets unraveling right before our eyes or is it good old "it's still early in the season"? Also on the cards - the Golden State Warriors and their impressive run of form. Now that they're trending in the right direction, do they know look like firm playoff contenders or is this a house of cards? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/202122 minutes, 48 seconds
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European MVP Showdown - Mavs Top Nuggets in OT Thriller!

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 after a dagger 3 from Kleber with 2.5 secs left in the game was canceled out by a Jokic mid-range buzzer-beater to take the game to OT. Also on the cards - Lakers - individual numbers but on-off win record and AD still not at his best. Laker Nation worried or it's the good old, early in the season excuse? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/8/202121 minutes, 41 seconds
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Philadelphia Simmons like the team to Embiid? Kawhi Not Consider Clippers the same in the West?

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? Kawhi's playing back to back, PG shooting lights out, how do the Clippers stack up against the rest of the West? Also on the cards, the Philadelphia 76ers, and their impressive start. Embiid dominant, Simmons a constant triple-double threat, Tobias Harris coming good on his contract and their new shooters are all on song. The front office is stronger than ever, Doc Rivers solves a lot of their coaching woes - too good to be true? What can bring this crashing down? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/7/202123 minutes, 22 seconds
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The 3-4 Nuggets and Mavs - Far from the Powerhouses They Were Expected to Be?

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 last season's bubble, and no Jeremi Grant on defense, can we still look at the Nuggets as a powerhouse in the West poised to make another deep playoff run? Was Bubble Jamal just a hot streak and it's all unraveling now? How potent does their offense need to be to overcome the 29th ranked defense in a league of 30 teams? Also on the cards, Dallas Mavericks have a 3-4 start to the season of their own! Luka's looked short of his conditioning best despite his numbers saying otherwise. Their defensive trials continue with intermittent success but are any of these scalable and portable to the playoffs? How much of a boost is Porzingis' reported early return from injury and to where will that elevate the Mavs in a tough West? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/7/202120 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Tampa Bay Raptors may as well play Gronk and Brady to find a win!

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 getting exposed in Toronto? What can Nurse/Ujiri do from this point on to improve their fortunes? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/6/202110 minutes, 44 seconds
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Chef Curry Cooking! Trouble in Brooklyn

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 murmurs of Dame Lillard now being the best PG in the league. Just a hot shooting night or the makings of an MVP season? How do the Warriors build from here? Also on the cards, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets and their shaky start to the NBA season. Despite both their superstars getting off to a great start, they're still under .500 and outside the playoffs spots. What do they need to fix to get back to playing winning basketball? All this and more on today's Triangle Offense! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triangleoffense/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/5/202145 minutes, 21 seconds