Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss the home losses in Game 2 by the Celtics and Thunder, the firing of Frank Vogel in Phoenix, and what to expect in Wolves-Nuggets and Knicks-Pacers. Plus, Mike Singer joins to share the story of his forthcoming book on the rise of Nikola Jokic. 
 Knicks-Pacers (4:30) 
 Cavs rout Celtics in Game 2 (8:46) 
 Mavs win Game 2 in OKC (24:25) 
 Vogel fired in Phoenix (47:09) 
 Singer on his book about Jokic (1:03:50)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs and Cavs Take Game 2s, Nuggets on the Ropes, Depleted Knicks, and Vogel Fired in Phoenix

ESPN's Zach Lowe talks to various basketball people about various basketball things.

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Zach and Steve Jones, Jr. of The Dunker Spot react to the news of Kristaps Porzingis' leg injury and what it could mean for the Mavericks and Celtics if he can't play in Game 3. Plus, Boston's commitment to driving the ball, ways for Dallas to crack the Celtics' defense, and Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers job. 
 Entire series summed up in one stat (1:30) 
 Boston's optionality on offense (5:31) 
 Celtics are committed to driving the ball (9:49) 
 Kristaps Porzingis has torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg (22:04) 
 What changes if Porzingis can't play in Game 3? (24:21) 
 Where can Dallas poke holes in Boston's defense? (37:13) 
 More potential consequences if Porzingis can't play (43:14) 
 Dan Hurley turns down Lakers' job (50:50)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Potential Porzingis Injury Fallout, Series Defining Stats, and Hurley Turns Down Lakers

On this special episode of The Lowe Post x Hoop Collective crossover, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the NBA Finals Game 2 reaction. They break down the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks, highlighting how Boston managed to win despite having a lesser game. The hosts delve into Kyrie Irving's struggles and Dallas's costly turnovers, exploring potential options for the Mavericks moving forward. They also address the aftermath of "The Kick" incident and speculate on the adjustments we can expect in the upcoming games. Additionally, Zach and Brian share some travel advice and express their gratitude to the listeners.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction

Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss why the Mavericks should be more worried about their defense after Game One, how the Celtics won the math, ways Dallas can spark their offense in Game Two, and the Lakers' head coaching search. 
 
 Dallas should be more concerned about their defense (1:24) 
 Dallas needs to take and make more 3s (13:21) 
 Ways to get Mavs offense going (19:54) 
 Other adjustments to look for (25:50) 
 Lakers' pursuit of Danny Hurley (33:04)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Adjustments with Tim Legler and the Lakers' Pursuit of Danny Hurley

On this episode of the Lowe Post, Zach welcomes Brian Windhorst of the Hoop Collective to discuss the Celtics' impressive 107-89 Game 1 victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They examine Porzingis's immediate impact off the bench, the Celtics' stifling defense, and their decision not to double Luka Dončić, leading to his lowest assist numbers in a 35-minute game. The sluggish performance of Kyrie Irving, who scored 12 points on 6-of-19 shooting, is also discussed. The hosts highlight the need for Mavericks' teammates to step up in Game 2, commend the discipline in the Celtics' game plan, and review Boston's even scoring night. Finally, they touch on Sam Hauser's shooting resurgence in Game 1.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon look ahead to the chess match on both sides of the ball in the NBA Finals, the differing paths the Celtics and Mavericks took to get here, and how they see the series playing out. Then ESPN's Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins for the latest on the top of the draft, how the Spurs plan to build around Victor Wembanyama, and the future of LaMelo Ball. 
 Pressure is squarely on the Celtics (5:51) 
 Boston's recent past and path to the Finals (11:41) 
 Dallas' roller coaster ride from 2011 Finals to now (18:27) 
 Matchups when Dallas has the ball (29:51) 
 Matchups when Boston has the ball (49:25) 
 Predictions (1:02:27) 
 Givony (1:11:16) 
 Spurs' plans to build around Wemby (1:21:23) 
 Future of LaMelo Ball (1:32:27)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs and Cavs Take Game 2s, Nuggets on the Ropes, Depleted Knicks, and Vogel Fired in Phoenix

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