The Zach Lowe Show

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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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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