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NBA Finals podcast with Tony Renteria: Mavericks and Celtics tip off for game 1 on Thursday at the Garden

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The Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates the win over the Indiana Pacers in game 4 on Mon May 27, 2024. The Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks for game 1 on Thu Jun 6, 2024 at Boston Garden (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 The Boston Celtics are working on their tradition as that successful championship team. The Celtics are now in their second trip to the NBA Finals in three years.

#2 You look at their Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers and the Celtics just made easy work of the Pacers sweeping them in four games 4-0.

#3 In game 4 the Celtics high scorers Jaylen Brown with 29 points and Jayson Tatum with 26 points led the way against the Pacers talk about how the Celtics have relied on Brown and Tatum all season long?

#4 Last Thursday the Dallas Mavericks finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves four games to one. Mavericks in game 5 high scorers Kyle Irving and Luka Doncic both finishing with 36 points.

#5 Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off on this Thursday Jun 6th at the Boston Garden. The Celtics have home court advantage for the first two games Tony tell us how important that is for the Celtics starting off the series against the Mavericks?

Tony Renteria is an NBA analyst and NBA podcast contributor Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Timberwolves live another day defeat Mavericks 105-100 avoid elimination

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Minnesota Timberwolves Karl Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a play in the second half in game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Tue May 28, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs with David Zizmor:

#1 That twosome tandum saves the Minnesota Timberwolves from elimination on Tuesday night in Dallas at American Airlines Arena. Down 3-0 on the road the Timberwolves had their backs to the wall and with the help of Anthony Edwards with 29 points and Karl Anthony Towns with 25 points defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-100.

#2 For Towns he scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and it was Towns and Edwards who staved off the Mavericks and rest assured they and Minnesota played for their lives in game four.

#3 Game 5 coming up as the series goes back to Minnesota. The Mavericks can close this one out and the Timberwolves who have the home floor can close the gap to just one game if they can win it. David how do you see game 5 on Thursday night?

Join David for the NBA post season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA/Bill Walton podcast with Tony Renteria: Bill Walton put in the enjoyment of basketball and life everyday

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The late Bill Walton holds up his UCLA #32 Jersey encased. Walton was one of the most famous UCLA players of all time which can also be shared with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Walton played for UCLA in 1972 and 1973 where he led the Bruins to two championships (photo from UCLA Bruins)

#1 Long time basketball analyst and former UCLA Bruins star in 1972 and 1973 Bill Walton passed away from cancer at age 71. Walton played in the NBA for the Portland Trailblazers, San Diego Clippers, and Boston Celtics from 1974-75 to 1986-87.

#2 He help lead UCLA to two NCAA Championship titles in the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons. He was one of the most famous Bruins of all time along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

#3 Walton is a charter member of the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame and is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 after playing in the NBA from 1974-75 to 1986-87.

#4 Former Philadelphia 76er Dr. J Julius Erving said of the passing of Walton, “I am sad today hearing that my comrade and one of the sports world’s most beloved champions and characters has passed,” Erving wrote on social media. “Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him and to work with him was a blessing in my life.”

#5 When you look at how carefree and how much fun it was to be around a guy like Bill Walton who after retiring from the NBA became a broadcaster and added more joy to the game as much as when he played the game it’s no wonder why everyone loved being around Bill Walton.

Join Tony Renteria for the NBA podcasts each Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Timberwolves-Mavericks tip off for game 1 tonight in Minnesota in round 3

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The Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (right) drives on the Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half of game 7 in the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Sun May 19, 2024

On the NBA Playoffs podccast with David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, the Minnesota Timberwolves came back in the second half from 20 points down to defeat the defending NBA Champions Denver Nuggets 98-90 in game 7 on Sunday to advance to round three of the playoffs. The Wolves over came a 15 point deficit in game 7 which was the largest comeback in an NBA playoff game.

#2 The Timberwolves Anthony Edwards said he just couldn’t get his rhythm but his trust in his teammates and said he had to make the right plays for the rest of the game.

#3 The Timberwolves move onto game 1 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs as they tip off against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night at 5:30pm PT in Minnesota. The Mavericks in their last game just got by the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in Dallas. How do you see the Timberwolves and Mavericks matching up for this series?

Join David Zizmor for the NBA Post Season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Thunder-Mavericks series tied 2-2 game 5 in OKC tonight

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Oklahoma City City Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives on the Dallas Mavericks Daniel Gafford who tries to defend the basket in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs in Dallas on Mon May 13, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with David:

#1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Monday night in game 4 to tie the series 2-2.

#2 Alexander also had 13 blocks to help out on defense and late in the game. OKC’s Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort got crucial three point shots and Jalen Williams got a dunk to get the Thunder a 94-91 lead with 1:29 left. The Mavericks coaches were yelling for a double dribble on Williams but no luck. Zack Zarba the crew cheif said that Williams did not have control of the ball before getting it with both hands and then commencing his dribble.

#3 Dave, game 5 goes back to Oklahoma City with the series tied 2-2 it’s a tug of war with the Thunder having home court advantage. The Thunder won the first game and the Mavericks won games 2 and 3, and the Thunder tied up the series with a win in game four. How do you see game 5 tonight?

David Zizmor podcasts the NBA Playoffs Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Nuggets turn tables on Timberwolves game 5 tonight with series tied at 2-2 in Denver

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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) throws down on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Mon May 13, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with Jerry F:

#1 The Denver Nuggets proved that they weren’t going anywhere anytime soon they were down to the Minnesota Timberwolves 0-2 but have come back to tie the series 2-2 with a huge win on Sunday 115-107.

#2 On Sunday Nikola Jokic scored 16 of 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon didn’t miss too much he was 11 for 12 with 27 points as the Nuggets were dominating on offense.

#3 Gordon was amazed by how the Nuggets regrouped and met the challenge of the Timberwolves on saying after the game, “It’s just like a laser-sharp focus,” and “and a surgical execution.”

#4 The Nuggets Jamal Murray fired off 12 of 19 shots in the third quarter. Murray had a buzzer beater to end game 3 on 117-90 on Friday night from half court.

#5 The Timberwolves who were up 2-0 now find their backs to the wall tied 2-2 in Denver for game 5 tonight at Ball Arena where the Nuggets could take the lead 3-2. Jerry how do you see tonight’s match up?

Jerry Feitelberg filled in for Tony Renteria who does the NBA Playoffs podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Knicks could go up 2-0 at MSG tonight against Pacers

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The New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (11) drives past the Indiana Pacers Aaron Nesmith (23) in the first half action at Madison Square Garden on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

On NBA Playoff podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The New York Knicks take a 1-0 series lead going into tonight’s game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. The officials from game 1 admitted they blew a kick ball violation. With the game tied 115-115 with 52 seconds left Aaron Nesmith looked like he knocked away a pass that Jalen Brunson threw to Donte DiVincenzo. The Pacers didn’t come up with the ball for a steal. Official Sean Wright ruled the ball hit off of Nesmith’s foot that allowed the Knicks to have possession.

#2 After the kick ball violation the Knicks took the lead 12 seconds later and never looked back and won it 121-117. The Knicks got scoring help from Jalen Brunson who led with 43 points and DiVincezo with 25 points.

#3 David, game 2 tonight at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have the home floor again the Pacers hope to come out with some scoring from Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam to avoid going 0-2.

Join David Zizmor for the NBA post season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony Renteria: Edwards 43 pts and Towns 20 pts lead Timberwovles past Nuggets 106-80

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The Minnesota Timberwolves center Anthony Edwards (32) tries to play keep away from the Denver Nuggets forwards Michael Porter Jr (left) and Aaron Gordon (right) in game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at the Ball Center in Denver on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony in game 2 of the second round of the NBA playoffs the Minnesota Timberwolves got some great offensive help from Anthony Edwards who lead with 27 points and Karl Anthony-Towns with 27 points on Monday night as the Wolves go up 2-0 in the series against the Denver Nuggets.

#2 With both Edwards and Towns each scoring 27 a piece it gave the Timberwolves a great tandem when you consider the Denver Nuggets are champs and are already down 0-2 to start the second round.

#3 Facing Edwards and Towns it’s a handful for the Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon did the heavy lifting scoring 20 points and center Nikola Jokic scored 16 points but it was not enough against Minnesota.

#4 The Wolves are going big they are perfect so far in the post season winning 4-0 in the first round and now are up on the Nuggets 2-0 with the series going back to Minnesota.

#5 Game 3 Friday night in Minnesota Target Center, the Nuggets will need to salvage one of the two games or go home. The Nuggets are champs and couldn’t win on their own floor and could be eliminated sooner than they thought.

Tony Renteria is a NBA podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Bucks get by without Antetokounmpo and Lillard; Pacers lead series 3-2

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The Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo sits in the middle of the bench resting on Sun Apr 28, 2024 he and teammate Damian Lillard both sat out in game 5 on Tue Apr 30, 2024 in Milwaukee (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 To show you how good the Milwaukee Bucks are they went without  Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard down 1-3 against the Indiana Pacers in Milwaukee the Bucks persevered to move within a game of the Pacers in a 3-2 series with a 115-92 win.

#2 Antetokounmpo is suffering from a strained left calf and Lillard is out with an  Achilles tendon. Antetokounmpo has been taking some shots and Lillard has just rested.

#3 So it’s the Pacers up 3-2 they need one more win to advance the Bucks can tie up the series as this series moves to Indiana on Thursday May 2. Given the circumstances of Antetokoumpo and Lillard can the Bucks tie this one up?

David Zizmor is a NBA Playoffs contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony Renteria: Celtics get 14 point win over Heat 108-88; Boston one game away from eliminating Miami

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) takes a jump shot over the Miami Heat’s guard Tyler Herro (14) at Boston Garden in Boston on Mon Apr 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, the Boston Celtics are one game away from putting the Miami Heat on the brink got a 14 point win on Monday night in Miami with a 108-88 win.

#2 Boston guard Derrick White led with 38 points who helped keep the Celtics well ahead of the Heat.

#3 For White he had the hot hand the ball went to him and he scored a career high 38 points, White got help by teammates Jayson Tatum 20 points 10 rebounds, Jaylen Brown with 17 points and Jrue Holliday with 11 points.

#4 Miami center Bam Adebayo led the Heat with with 25 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists. As hard as Adebayo tried he carried a lot of the weight for Miami the Heat fell 14 points short and are on the brink of elimination.

#5 Game 5 the Celtics and Heat tip off Wednesday night in Boston at 4:30pm PDT. The Heat get one more chance to avoid elimination but playing game 5 in Boston is a tall order for the Heat.

Join Tony for the NBA Playoffs podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com