"NBA Talk" is an NBA show from Turpentine discussing the game behind the game and the business behind basketball. NBA Talk is hosted by Erik Torenberg (founder of Turpentine), Reuben Torenberg (founder of SF Hoops), and Frak (rapper) along with special guests.
NBA Talk is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
"NBA Talk" is an NBA show from Turpentine discussing the game behind the game and the business behind basketball. NBA Talk is hosted by Erik Torenberg (founder of Turpentine), Reuben Torenberg (founder of SF Hoops), and Frak (rapper) along with special guests.
NBA Talk is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
Erik Torenberg is joined by Dan Barto and Reuben Torenberg to discuss the Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Timberwolves playoff series. They talk about the impact of injuries on this year's playoffs, and debate potential trades including where Giannis Antetokounmpo might end up.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:15) Knicks Disappointment & Game Preview
(01:00) Thibodeau Job Security Discussion
(01:54) Dan's Pacers vs Knicks Analysis
(03:14) Pacers Bench Performance Concerns
(04:52) Knicks in Six Prediction
(06:24) Pacers Organization Credit
(07:35) Controversial Goal-Tend No-Call
(08:39) Cavs & Celtics Future Moves
(10:25) Celtics Need Major Financial Changes
(11:34) Game 2 Adjustments Preview
(14:04) Knicks Late Game Breakdown
(15:05) Zone Defense Discussion
(17:00) March Madness Playoff Vibes
(18:26) Physicality & Depth Analysis
(21:07) Thunder Dominance Discussion
(23:27) Hartenstein & Caruso Pickups
(25:00) Injury-Plagued Playoffs Explained
(28:35) Pacers Revolutionary 10-Man Basketball
(32:41) Halliburton Top 20 Player Debate
(34:34) Houston Elimination Sadness
(36:31) Anthony Edwards Struggles
(39:36) SGA Foul-Baiting Controversy
(42:32) Wolves Adjustment Strategies
(45:11) Wolves Championship Chances
(47:26) Warriors Without Curry Analysis
(50:20) Kuminga Trade Speculation
(54:09) Giannis Trade Destinations
(58:31) NBA Decision-Making Philosophy
(61:00) Championship Final Predictions
(63:28) Contract Year Performance Theory
(64:45) Wrap-Up & Go Knicks