The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Cavs taking a 3-2 series lead, the Lakers being eliminated, what's next for LeBron, Giannis officially being shopped, and Game 6 between the Spurs and Timberwolves.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:09) Howard Beck joins!(04:00) Cavs take a 3-2 series lead(06:07) Coaches and officiating(16:48) How does Detroit recover?(30:56) Does Cade have anything left?(33:52) Who won the KAT trade?(38:27) Lakers eliminated, LeBron to FA(54:15) Bucks listening to Giannis offers(01:01:25) NBA combine(1:09:00) Daryl Morey fired(01:22:25) Spurs-Timberwolves Game 6

Host: Zach LoweGuest: Howard BeckProducers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the T-Wolves-Spurs series and what will come of Wemby's elbow to Naz Reid. Next, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss the NBA draft lottery results. Finally, Fred Katz joins to discuss the Knicks sweeping the 76ers and who is the better matchup for them in the ECF.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:17) Jon Krawczynski joins!(04:27) Past elbowing comparisons(08:48) Should Wemby be suspended?(12:31) Ayo's catch(14:00) What adjustments can Minnesota make?(30:30) Jonathan Givony joins!(34:17) Lottery's biggest winners(43:27) Peterson going no. 1?(01:00:43) Lottery's impact on Giannis and Brown trades(01:12:31) Fred Katz joins!(01:14:49) Knicks sweep Philly(01:28:19) OG's injury status(01:37:58) ECF potential matchups

Host: Zach LoweGuest: Jon Krawczynski, Fred Katz, Jonathan GivonyProducers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss why the Knicks need to be worried about OG Anunoby’s injury even though they're up 2-0. Then, they break down the adjustments the Spurs made in Game 2 before quickly previewing the Thursday-night games. Finally, they cover the three biggest offseason story lines to watch.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:07) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(4:25) OG Anunoby’s injury is the most important thing from Game 2

(19:04) Philly played well even without Joel Embiid

(25:10) The Spurs dominated the Timberwolves to even the series

(35:33) How can the Wolves avoid Wemby?

(45:29) Lakers-Thunder Game 3 preview

(48:08) Tonight is a "show me" game for Cleveland

(55:27) Offseason story lines

(59:19) Who has the most at stake in the draft lottery?

(1:10:13) Jaylen Brown’s Twitch stream

(1:18:57) Jaylen Brown fake trades

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Mo Dakhil

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Tim Legler to break down how the Timberwolves were able to go into San Antonio and steal Game 1. Then, they discuss what has led to the Knicks' recent dominance, whether the Lakers stand a chance against the Thunder, and share their keys for Cleveland-Detroit. Finally, Zach closes the show by reacting to the biggest news around the league.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:22) Tim Legler joins the show!

(4:21) Thoughts on the Spurs not calling a time-out

(17:57) Fox had a terrible game

(27:57) Should the Spurs be worried?

(30:37) Knicks flatten Sixers in Game 1

(47:27) Embiid has another gear he needs to get to

(51:39) Are the Lakers drawing dead?

(58:23) The Cavs-Pistons series is being slept on a bit

(1:14:12) Magic fire Jamahl Mosley

(1:20:58) Chicago hires Bryson Graham

(1:23:19) Mavs land Masai Ujiri

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Tim Legler

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the 76ers beating the Celtics in game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They discuss the dominance of Embiid and Maxey, Mazzula’s confounding coaching performance, and preview Knicks-76ers.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:41) Michael Pina joins the show!

(5:08) This is one of the most impressive performances of Embiid’s career

(9:22) The series started to shift in game 3

(15:34) Joe Mazzulla made some questionable decisions tonight

(25:02) Early thoughts on Knicks-Sixers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Michael Pina

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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