The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to react to the New York Knicks advancing to the Finals. They discuss what has led to this moment, how they’ll fare against whoever comes out of the West, and what’s next for Cleveland. Then, John Hollinger joins to discuss the vote to reform the draft lottery.

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

(2:26) What up, Beck?!

(2:55) The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals

(15:50) Mike Brown deserves a lot of credit

(28:04) Is Howard aware of Danhausen?

(32:26) Kenny Atkinson’s comments

(41:25) James Harden series autopsy

(45:42) Does trading Evan Mobley for Giannis make sense?

(56:01) Let’s run through some other NBA news stories

(1:03:20) One thing you’re looking forward to in OKC-SA Game 5

(1:11:09) John Hollinger joins the show!

(1:13:38) Lottery reform

(1:22:17) On how these new rules affect the Memphis Grizzlies next year

(1:25:29) Let’s look at what a credit type draft would look like

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Howard Beck and John Hollinger

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 Knicks pushing the Cavaliers to the brink. They discuss what has made the Knicks so good, look back at how this team was assembled, and break down what’s gone wrong for Cleveland. Then, they reveal what they’ll be watching for in Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs.

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

(2:19) Michael Pina joins the show!

(5:56) The Knicks could win the title even against the Thunder

(10:42) The Knicks built a better team around their small guard than the Cavs

(19:11) Let’s take a deeper look at how this Knicks team was built

(25:12) This may have been Harden’s worst defensive performance

(26:32) Does Cleveland have any chance to come back?

(29:33) What to watch for in Thunder-Spurs Game 4.

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Michael Pina

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss the biggest storylines in Spurs-Thunder, why the series is so exciting to watch, and what adjustments both teams can make. Then, they quickly preview Cavs-Knicks Game 2. Next, Kevin Harlan comes on to break down some of his biggest calls and his philosophy as a broadcaster.

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

(2:31) Jason Timpf joins the show!

(4:05) Injuries are becoming a big storyline for Spurs-Thunder

(14:18) The desperation both teams are playing with is amazing to watch

(22:34) Adjustments from the Thunder offense

(33:20) Adjustments from the Thunder defense

(49:59) What led to the Knicks' comeback

(56:03) James Harden’s defense was not good

(1:01:48) Kevin Harlan joins the show!

(1:03:47) Is it hard to switch broadcast partners?

(1:05:53) On naming Kevin Garnett the big ticket

(1:08:12) How did you come up with some of your most iconic calls?

(1:18:09) On finding your feet as a broadcaster

(1:32:53) What’s a play you wish you had been on the call for?

(1:36:29) - On finding new ways to describe things

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Jason Timpf and Kevin Harlan

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to recap the incredible Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. They break down their favorite plays, share adjustments that can be made, and project what the rest of the series might look like. Then, they preview the Eastern Conference finals before revealing their winners and losers of the postseason so far.

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

(2:24) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(5:32) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1

(13:15) The plays Zach wants to embed in his brain forever

(16:27) Wemby makes the Curry-like 3 in overtime

(22:49) Jalen Williams misses a relatively open 3

(33:09) SGA can’t score on the two-on-one break

(43:44) Big-picture thoughts on this series

(58:37) The Thunder's D was good enough that they just need to score

(1:04:25) Knicks-Cavs preview

(1:16:53) Winners and losers of the postseason

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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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