In the first episode of the NBA Season, Elias and Samuel discuss what surprised them about the first week of the season, the good and the bad!
Introduction and NBA Season Overview- 00:00Tyrese Maxey's Performance- 06:08Magic's Struggles- 12:45Raptors' Defense Issues- 25:00 High Scoring Games in the NBA
- 32:27Warriors
- 41:57
Draymond and Defence
- 44:51Spurs
- 51:55
Rapid Fire Team Surprise
-57:50
Jokic and Nuggets
-1:06:00
Goodbye
-1:13:22
In this episode Elias and Sam go through all 30 NBA teams and give our thoughts on if they go over or under their betting lines
00:00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:01:00 Atlanta Hawks
00:03:00 Boston Celtics
00:05:00 Brooklyn Nets
00:07:00 Charlotte Hornets
00:09:00 Chicago Bulls
00:11:00 Cleveland Cavaliers
00:13:00 Dallas Mavericks
00:15:00 Denver Nuggets
00:17:00 Detroit Pistons
00:19:00 Golden State Warriors
00:21:00 Houston Rockets
00:23:00 Indiana Pacers
00:25:00 Los Angeles Clippers
00:27:00 Los Angeles Lakers
00:29:00 Memphis Grizzlies
00:31:00 Miami Heat
00:33:00 Milwaukee Bucks
00:35:00 Minnesota Timberwolves
00:37:00 New Orleans Pelicans
00:39:00 New York Knicks
00:41:00 Oklahoma City Thunder
00:43:00 Orlando Magic
00:45:00 Philadelphia 76ers
00:47:00 Phoenix Suns
00:49:00 Portland Trail Blazers
00:51:00 Sacramento Kings
00:53:00 San Antonio Spurs
00:55:00 Toronto Raptors
00:57:00 Utah Jazz
00:59:00 Washington Wizards
In this episode, we share our takeaways from the games over the weekend and preview the next upcoming games.
In this episode hosts Samuel and Elias, along with guest Daye, discuss the latest NBA season, focusing on all awards and share their insights and opinions on various players and their performances throughout the season. In this segment, the conversation revolves around the NBA playoffs and the breakdown of all matchups.
In this episode of the Pushing the Pace podcast, hosts Elias and Samuel discuss various topics surrounding the NBA, including the ongoing debate about Jason Tatum's status as a player, the negative media coverage of the league, and the teams that are effectively out of playoff contention. They provide insights into the 76ers, Nets, Hornets, Wizards, and Bulls, analyzing their current situations and future prospects. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the Raptors and predictions for the remainder of the season.
Timestamps.
0:00 - Intro
02:41 - Jason Tatum: The Overrated Superstar
22:56 - Media Coverage and the Face of the League
36:02 - Teams We’re Saying Goodbye To
37:16 - Focus on the Game: Championship Aspirations
38:08 - Season Reflections: The Sixers' Missed Opportunities
40:49 - Injury Woes: The Impact on Team Dynamics
43:39 - The Nets: A Team in Transition
46:40 - The Raptors: Navigating a Tough Season
49:36 - The Hornets: A Season from Hell
51:51 - The Wizards: Rebuilding Phase
53:20 - The Bulls: Stuck in Purgatory
56:41 - Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Drafts
In this episode of the Pushing the Pace Podcast, hosts Samuel and Elias, along with special guest Kayode discuss various topics surrounding the NBA, focus is spent on the Western Conference play-in positioning and predict the teams we think will be in the Top 6 or remain in this wild race to end the season.
In this episode of the Pushing the Pace podcast, hosts Samuel and Elias discuss the latest happenings in the NBA, focusing on the All-Star break, the Rising Stars game, and the surprising trade of Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various NBA trades, the strategic moves made by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the impact of De'Aaron Fox on the Spurs, Brandon Ingram's potential in Toronto, and Bogdanovic and Ben Simmons roles with the Clippers.Timestamps00:00 All-Star Break Antics09:07 Rising Stars and Pride in the All-Star Game16:57 Jimmy Butler's Surprising Trade to Golden State27:47 Luka's Leadership and Team Dynamics28:43 Cleveland Cavaliers' Strategic Trade Moves35:41 De'Aaron Fox's Impact on the Spurs42:46 Brandon Ingram's Potential in Toronto52:09 Bogdanovic's Role with the Clippers54:59 Analyzing Ben Simmons' Impact on the Clippers56:41 Evaluating Trade Options: Simmons vs. Bogdanovic58:45 Clippers' Defensive Strategy and Team Dynamics01:00:27 Western Conference Playoff Predictions01:02:15 Live Reactions to the NBA Dunk Contest01:10:42 Reflections on the Trade Deadline and Future Prospects
In this episode of the Pushing the Pace podcast, hosts Elias and Samuel discuss the shocking trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. They explore their initial reactions, the emotional impact on Mavericks fans, and the implications of this trade for both teams and much more. Time stamps0:00 - Breaking News: The Luka Doncic Trade Shock03:11 - Initial Reactions: Grief and Shock05:59 - Analyzing the Trade: Luka for AD09:02 - The Lakers' Legacy: Another Superstar11:57 - The Emotional Impact on Mavericks Fans15:06 - Luka's Legacy: A Generational Talent17:57 - The Business Side: A Risky Move20:49 - Future Implications: Shortening Championship Windows24:12 - The Human Element: Fan Attachment and Loyalty26:48 - Conclusion: A Devastating Loss for Dallas Mavericks40:43 - Luka Doncic: The Franchise Player42:45 - Defensive Strategies and Playoff Performance44:42 - The Emotional Impact of Luka's Trade46:18 - Luka and LeBron: A New Era50:53 - The Future of the Lakers and Mavericks54:52 - Conspiracy Theories Behind the Trade01:00:59 - The Fallout of Luka's Departure01:04:51 - Kyrie's Future with the Mavericks01:16:26 - The Importance of Offense in Championships01:18:06 - Lakers' Trade Impact and Future Prospects01:20:56 - The Emotional Fallout of Luka's Trade01:27:23 - Analyzing the Kings' Trade and Its Implications01:35:34 - The Unpredictability of the NBA Trade Landscape
Samuel and Elias are back to talk more hoops; we marvel at Jokic's greatness, the tough MVP race between Shai and Jokic, is Giannis being ignored, storytelling in the NBA, All star break incoming and wonder if the NBA needs to outsource the dunk contest & much more. Please Like, Share & Subscribe. We appreciate the Love and Support. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - NBA Rivals Week: A Lack of Rivalries 5:00 - Jokic's Dominance: The Best Player in the World 8:10 - Jokic's All-Time Ranking: Where Does He Stand? 11:08 - The MVP Race: Jokic vs. Giannis vs. Shai 14:03 - Giannis Stats: The Impact of Greatness 17:05 - The Nuggets' Performance: Strengths and Weaknesses 20:02 - Jokic's Defence: Improvement and Criticism 23:05 - The MVP Conversation: Giannis and Shai's Case 31:21 - MVP Conversations and Player Performance 34:06 - The Future of MVP Awards 36:49 - Emerging Stars and the NBA Landscape 41:32 - The Importance of Player Storytelling 43:41 - Media Coverage and the NBA 45:05 - All-Star Selections and Format Changes 49:18 - Revamping the Dunk Contest 56:54 - All-Star Selections and Controversies 1:06:54 - Drafting All-Stars: A Mental Exercise 1:12:35 - Trade Rumors and Future Prospects
Sam and Elias check-in with some teams midway through the NBA season and we give them grades for their season so far!!!