The Zach Lowe Show

Zach and Pina begin by reacting to the latest play-in games and looking at the future of the Kings and Bulls (1:01). Then, they preview the much-anticipated Warriors-Rockets series (37:19). Along the way, Zach hands out some final awards (54:27), including this year’s much-debated MVP (59:18), then closes out with a look at Magic-Celtics and some final playoff predictions ahead of the weekend (1:10:57).

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Zach is joined by Bill Simmons to begin his playoff preview, but not before reacting to breaking news in New Orleans and Phoenix (0:52).  They then talk Western play-in games (18:58), Clippers-Nuggets (45:18), and Wolves-Lakers (58:47). Afterwards, Mo Dakhil hops on to talk the Eastern play-in games (01:12:41), Pistons-Knicks (01:32:07), and Bucks-Pacers (01:48:14).

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Marc Stein gives Zach the inside story on Luka Doncic’s highly anticipated return to Dallas (0:48). He and Kirk Goldsberry then run down a slew of NBA awards (45:55), including Rookie of the Year (1:08:22), Coach of the Year (1:27:16), and Defensive Player of the Year (1:36:52).

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Zach and NBA writer Matt Moore react to the shocking NBA news that the Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.

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Zach is back! And he's making up for lost time by talking about the wild Western Conference playoff race, the showdown between the Lakers and the Thunder, and NBA awards with Howard Beck. Plus, a look at the roller-coaster season for the Golden State Warriors with Anthony Slater (01:18:08).

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