The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to dive into the NBA playoffs and share which teams have the edge in their series. Then, Shea Serrano comes on to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and what basketball means to him. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for a somber edition of Mets Corner.

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

(2:20) Steve Jones Jr. joins the show!

(4:03) When do the Thunder need Jalen Williams back?

(7:48) Was the officiating as bad as Devin Booker says?

(15:04) If you like offense, Detroit-Orlando is not the series for you

(22:29) Adjustments that Orlando now needs to make

(29:27) Let’s move on to Rockets-Lakers Game 3

(36:57) The Rockets’ offense shows flashes but has no consistency

(42:50) Let's finish up with Sixers-Celtics

(50:05) Did Game 2 feel like the Celtics fell into bad habits?

(56:18) Shea Serrano joins the show!

(1:02:53) Let’s talk about your Game 1 experience

(1:06:25) On being able to share these experiences with your dad

(1:21:28) When the Spurs are good San Antonio is alive

(1:30:18) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:32:49) I’m sick of being embarrassed as a fan

(1:51:30) Steve Cohen should delete his Twitter

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Steve Jones Jr., Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli
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Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to quickly preview Tuesday night’s games before doing a deep dive on all the remaining series. Finally, they close the show by discussing what comes next for Billy Donovan after stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and other news and notes around the league.

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

(2:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(3:39) Which game tonight are you most interested in?

(6:42) Denver-Minnesota game 2 was a thriller

(19:48) Jaden McDaniels says the Nuggets are all bad defenders

(27:07) Knicks and Hawks tied at one game apiece

(33:02) CJ McCollum embarrassed Jalen Brunson down the stretch

(45:05) Cleveland has been all over Toronto so far

(52:19) The Cavs seem to finally have a sense of who they are

(57:08) Welcome to the NBA season Orlando Magic!

(1:11:56) Let's quickly cover OKC-PHO

(1:16:33) Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls head coach

(1:23:44) What could the future of the Heat look like?

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 Kirk Goldsberry to discuss Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham gaining postseason awards eligibility and recap the play-in games and predict winners for the final playoff spots. Then, they go through each set playoff series and rank them in terms of watchability.

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

(2:12) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(10:58) Luka and Cade ruled eligible for postseason awards

(17:22) Biggest crisis among play-in losers?

(21:47) Warriors-Suns preview

(26:14) Hornets-Magic preview

(31:38) Ranking playoff series by watchability, starting with MIN-DEN

(42:54) Hawks-Knicks

(52:08) Trail Blazers-Spurs

(58:52) Rockets-Lakers

(1:06:20) 76ers-Celtics

(1:15:19) Raptors-Cavaliers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Mares to run through the final day of the season, dive into play-in predictions, and debate which first-round matchups matter most. There’s plenty of Nuggets talk, including how this team stacks up historically, what to expect against Minnesota, and why Nikola Jokic continues to redefine dominance. Later, Tim Hardaway Jr. hits the stage to talk about his time in Denver, playing alongside Jokic, stepping up when it mattered most, and key moments from the season.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(2:09) Zach gives out his award winners(20:15) All-NBA teams(31:00) Denver live show(37:48) Around the NBA, last day of the regular season(38:08) Adam Mares joins(54:06) Breaking down Nuggets-Timberwolves matchup(01:25:59) Tim Hardaway Jr. joins(01:45:20) NBA Finals predictionsHost: Zach LoweGuest: Chris Ryan, Adam Mares, Tim Hardaway Jr.Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on.

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

(2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show!

(7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting?

(15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN?

(26:26) Stan’s award picks

(38:08) Cooper Flagg has taken on a huge role for the Mavs

(46:01) What tanking solution do you like the best?

(59:39) Who had the better career: James Harden or Dwyane Wade?

(1:04:56) Who was your Finals pick to start the season, and what is it now?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Stan Van Gundy

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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