Warriors' experience dooms Rockets, Timberwolves out physical Lakers, Russ saves the day + more Nico drama | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and BJ Armstrong react to the Warriors stealing Game 1 vs. the Rockets and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves physicality against the Los Angeles Lakers.Next, Vince and BJ give Russell Westbrook his flowers for the Denver Nuggets victory and discuss what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their loss to the New York Knicks.Later, Vince and BJ take a look at the hiring of Scott Perry as GM for the Sacramento Kings and more fallout with Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks. (1:32) Warriors beats Rockets(11:35) Minnesota beats Lakers(24:25) Nuggets defeat Clippers(34:05) Knicks come back to defeat Pistons(43:40) Scott Perry Kings new GM(46:56) Nico Harrison drama in Dallas Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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NBA's Top 40 Players in the 2025 Playoffs – KOC's CONTROVERSIAL Rankings REVEALED! | Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor went into the lab and cooked up his definitive TOP 40 players of the the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in order. Come for the snubs, stay for the controversy. It's KOC's opinion and if you don't like it, let him know in the comments. All 16 NBA Playoff teams are represented in this comprehensive, first-ever Top 40 Postseason Player rankings — and you can only get it on this special edition of The KOC Show!(02:00) - #40-31(16:20) - #30-21(28:35) - #20-11(43:35) - Top 10 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube
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Warriors vs. Rockets, players with the most to gain, Nico's presser and who can stop a Celtics repeat | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg discuss the Golden State Warriors matchup with the Houston Rockets as well as players with the most to gain during the NBA playoffs.Next, Vince and Jared react to Damian Lillard’s potential return to the floor and the fallout from Nico Harrison’s presser with the media.Later, Vince and Jared debate which team has the best chance to stop a Celtics repeat and Scott Perry hired as the new General Manager for the Kings.(1:38) Warriors beat Grizzlies in Play-in(5:03) Warriors vs. Rockets(11:32) NBA Stars with the most to gain in playoffs(33:44) Damian Lillard set to return(38:37) Nico Harrison’s presser(49:35) Will the Celtics repeat?(56:42) Scott Perry hired as Kings GMSubscribe to Good Word with GoodwillApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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NBA’s injury crisis: how to prevent injuries & increase longevity with Henry Abbott | The Big Number
Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, of TrueHoop.com, as they delve into the intricacies of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares insights from his upcoming book, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," exploring the alarming injury rate in the NBA and the world at large.The two talk about how biomechanics, particularly the role of hips, are pivotal for athletes to achieve peak performance and longevity. Abbott shares his experiences with Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3) and emphasizes that injuries are not inevitable but avoidable with the proper prevention care.(0:41) Henry Abbott joins the show(2:26) The Big Number: 6,000 NBA games missed due to injury(17:46) Little Number: 72% decrease in heart disease deaths(20:46) Little Number: 11,000 newtons of force(28:00) Little Number: 300% increase in chances of back pain(32:52) Little Number: $45 million Suns performance facility(40:26) How to prevent injuries now & in the future(43:20) P3 breathing exercise
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Steph & Butler dominate the play-in, Lakers-Wolves and Nuggets-Clippers breakdowns and Nico Harrison drops more stupidity | The Kevin O'Connor Show
KOC is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to preview and predict some of the best Round 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, starting with the Golden State Warriors vs. the Houston Rockets, who are fresh off the Dubs advancing out of the Play-In against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will Amen Thompson shut down Steph Curry again?? Don't miss Kevin's prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves -- as the guys preview what to expect when LeBron James and Luka Doncic take on Anthony Edwards and company. Why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could be the best matchup of Round 1.Plus: KOC's got hot takes on Trae Young having "sore loser energy," the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic Round 1 series, what the Joe Dumars news means for Zion Williamson's future in New Orleans (hint: TRADE time!) and, of course, Kevin goes scorched earth on Nico Harrison's latest boneheaded comments about the Dallas Mavericks. (0:43) Warriors beat Grizzlies Tuesday night(8:24) Warriors vs. Rockets preview(22:32) Magic defeat Hawks on Tuesday(28:15) Magic vs. Celtics preview(33:51) Timberwolves vs. Lakers preview(45:35) Nuggets vs. Clippers preview(58:16) Nico Harrison says ‘defense wins championships’(1:05:15) Pelicans hire Joe Dumars(1:10:43) Damian Lillard out for start of playoffs
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