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KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are DONE after this one? PLUS - what team would be the absolute dream landing spot for Cooper Flagg on Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery? The guys preview the Lotto that is just a weekend away! Up next, NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen is back on The KOC Show to talk about how his client Chet Holmgren bounced back to have a great Game 2. What did the Oklahoma City Thunder do different on both ends of the floor to completely neutralize Nikola Jokic? Hanlen also works with Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, calling him "the best passer in the NBA." With the Pacers set to take on the Cavs in Game 3, KOC wants to know, why doesn't he shoot more?? And then, Noa Dalzell and Jack Simone join KOC to break down how the Boston Celtics have fallen into the completely unexpected 0-2 hole vs the underdog New York Knicks. How much of the blame should superstar Jayson Tatum get, and how much of it falls on HC Joe Mazzulla? Find out the answers to all those questions in this awesome KOC Show conversation! (0:22) Tom Haberstroh joins the show(0:33) Wolves beat Steph-less Warriors in Game 2(18:41) NBA Draft Lottery preview(35:33) Drew Hanlen joins the show(36:06) Thunder dominate Nuggets in Game 2(55:10) Pacers take 2-0 lead vs. Cavs(1:11:57) Noa Dalzell & Jack Simone join the show(1:12:32) Celtics blow ANOTHER 20-pt lead to Knicks 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Stephen Curry injuring his hamstring and discuss if Jimmy Butler and Draymond can carry the Golden State Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves until Curry returns.Next, Vince and Dan dissect what went wrong with the Timberwolves and why Anthony Edwards is responsible for the team’s poor performance.Later, Vince and Dan take a look at the Indiana Pacers’ commanding 2-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers and what are some of the biggest surprises of the playoffs thus far.(1:02) Stephen Curry out with injured hamstring(9:24) Can Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green carry the Warriors?(21:02) How Jimmy Butler has impacted Buddy Hield(29:25) Indiana Pacers take commanding 2-0 lead against Cavaliers(40:16) Biggest surprises of the NBA playoffs 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine answer the question "do the Warriors have a chance WITHOUT Steph Curry?" The answer may surprise you. Plus, are the Indiana Pacers starting to show they're a team of destiny? Tyrese Haliburton's numbers in the clutch will leave you stunned. But not as stunned as Cleveland Cavaliers fans... yikes! The insanity of the NBA Playoffs is peaking and Tom and Dan are here to break it all down on this installment of The Big Number.(1:20) The Big Number: 0(20:29) Little Numbers: Warriors possessions in the bonus(24:47) Little Numbers: Anthony Edwards Game 1(29:02) Little Numbers: Draymond Green contested shots(30:45) Little Numbers: Warriors offensive rebounding(36:30) Pacers stun Cavaliers AGAIN 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Kofie Yeboah react to the Golden State Warriors defeating the Houston Rockets in game 7 and preview their series with the Minnesota TimberwolvesNext, Vince and Kofie take a look at James Harden’s poor performance in the Los Angeles Clippers Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets and preview the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the second round.Later, Kofie gives his eulogy to the Detroit Pistons promising season that ended at the hands of the New York Knicks. (2:29) Warriors win Game 7 vs. Rockets(12:15) Should the Rockets pursue Kevin Durant or Giannis?(17:51) Warriors vs. Timberwolves preview(28:51) James Harden struggles in Game 7(40:54) Thunder vs. Nuggets preview(49:47) Kofi’s eulogy to the Detroit Piston’s season 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor was joined by Yahoo's Dan Titus to instantly react to the Golden State Warriors' win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7. Don't miss KOC's thoughts on what he's calling "The Buddy Hield Game." Do the Dubs have a chance to keep the magic rolling in Round 2 against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves? Plus Dan and Kevin react to the Indiana Pacers' SHOCKING win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. Kevin is now picking Indy to win the series. Speaking of shocking upsets, don't miss Titus explain why the NEW YORK KNICKS have a chance to knock off the Boston Celtics! Plus the guys preview OKC-Denver, but not before tearing the Los Angeles Clippers to shreds. Does Kawhi Leonard deserve some of the blame that James Harden has been getting?(0:42) Warriors beat Rockets in Game 7(14:20) Nuggets beat Clippers in Game 7(22:38) Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 1 preview(30:22) Pacers beat Cavs in conf. semis Game 1(37:33) Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1 preview 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC and Tom discuss the 2 best words in sports: Game Seven. Who will walk away the winner in the grueling Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers series, and will Nikola Jokic fix his late-game struggles? Will we get a Game 7 in Golden State-Houston, too? Jalen Brunson says "goodbye" to the Detroit Pistons as the New York Knicks advance to take on the Boston Celtics. Plus mid-pod Kevin and Tom react to the stunning news that Gregg Popovich would be stepping down from his HC role with the San Antonio Spurs. And lastly, might LeBron James consider returning home (again!) to Cleveland for a final season, poetically season #23? It's all on this news-packed Friday edition of the KOC Show!(1:09) Knicks defeat Pistons in Game 6(16:21) Clippers force Game 7 vs. Nuggets(25:22) Rockets vs. Warriors Game 6 preview(30:09) Could Giannis go to Spurs or Rockets?(40:34) Pacers vs. Cavs semifinals preview(45:37) Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs HC(49:36) Suns hire Brian Gregory as GM(54:50) Lakers not in ‘championship shape’(57:38) Could LeBron leave LA for Cleveland? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Gary Washburn react to the Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs and what’s next for Luka and LeBron.Next, Vince and Gary express why the Golden State Warriors can’t afford to have their series with the Houston Rockets get to a game 7.Later, Vince and Gary take a look at some of the Boston Celtics injuries and react to the Phoenix Suns hiring a new general manager.(2:05) Timberwolves eliminate Lakers(13:02) Lakers struggle in loss to Timberwolves(23:40) Dysfunction in the Lakers organization(30:25) Game 6 a must-win for Warriors?(37:13 ) Is Jalen Green capable of carrying the Rockets?(41:56) Will the Celtics injuries catch up with them?(49:36) Suns hire new GM(53:31) John Haliburton repercussionsSubscribe to Good Word with GoodwillApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor is joined by the one and only Nick Wright of FS1 to put a bow on the Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season. Nick didn't expect things to end so early and abruptly for LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but here we are. Where did things go wrong? Nick thinks you can point at JJ Redick's Head Coaching decisions in the Playoffs, and he's noticing a disturbing pattern emerge with JJ shrinking in big moments. Where does LeBron James go from here; could that be the end of his career? And how do the Lakers move forward, rebuild and trade for the right pieces around Luka? Plus Nick and Kevin hit on every other Playoff series, and even weigh in on the conspiracy surrounding Victor Wembanyama's "real" height.With the NBA Draft Lottery about a week away, KOC has you covered on this 1st Round mock that spans all 30 picks. With the Lottery draft order totally randomized, wait until you see where Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey all wind up.Read KOC’s most recent mock draft: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/(0:39) Nick Wright joins the show(1:10) Wolves knock out Lakers from playoffs(36:47) LeBron’s legacy in LA(43:23) Who do Wolves want in conf semis?(45:56) Can Rockets win Game 6?(47:48) Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 6 preview(50:07) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 6 preview(51:47) Can Bucks do anything to keep Giannis?(54:42) How tall is Wemby really??(55:46) Nick disrespecting Evan Mobley?(57:38) KOC’s latest 2025 NBA mock draft(58:07) Picks 1-5(1:02:30) Picks 6-10(1:05:51) Picks 11-20(1:13:38) Picks 21-30 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks' offensive struggles. Could they actually blow this series to the Detroit Pistons?Plus, Tom and Dan have unearthed the numbers that prove this is one of the most exciting NBA postseasons of ALL-TIME, and the 1st round is still going!The duo also recap the Milwaukee Bucks blowing a 7-point lead with 40 seconds left on Tuesday night to end their season, and perhaps the Giannis Era in Milwaukee. How did things get so bad for the Bucks that they may have no choice but to entertain offers for their generational superstar? It's here on this installment of The Big Number.(1:05) - What makes this first round so competitive(16:05) - Cade Cunningham’s early dominance(18:55) - Knicks’ concerning pace of play(24:35) - Jalen Duren making plays for Detroit(28:25) - Knicks offensive struggles without Brunson(32:20) - Should Bucks trade Giannis?(46:55) - Cavs-Pacers thoughts & predictionsSubscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Marcus Morris is back on The Kevin O'Connor Show, and didn't hold back on any of his takes. Find out why Marcus believes Anthony Edwards is exposing JJ Redick as a rookie Head Coach, why he thinks the conditioning (and defense!) of Luka Doncic is perfectly fine, and what the Lakers need to do to make this a series. Plus, Marcus weighs in on what Ty Lue needs to change for the Los Angeles Clippers to regain the upper hand against the Denver Nuggets. Morris explains why he sees Giannis Antetokounmpo taking his talents to South Beach this summer, and why the Orlando Magic need to trade for Trae Young this offseason, too. Morris went in on everyone from Pat Riley to Ja Morant to NBA refs, and even had time to tell us why Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft slide made him angry!Then Ethan Strauss and Sam Esfandiari both stop by to give their takes on the Golden State Warriors' 3-1 lead on the Houston Rockets. Ethan says it's finally time to admit that the Steph Curry-Draymond Green duo has joined Stockton/Malone and Jordan/Pippen as an all-time legendary tandem. Sam gives Draymond Green his flowers too, but acknowledges that even some Warriors fans still don't like Green. And, is Steve Kerr soundly out-coaching Ime Udoka?It's all on this must-consume episode of the KOC Show!(0:26) Marcus Morris joins the show(0:47) Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 5 preview(12:17) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA(21:10) Lakers vs. Wolves Game 5 preview(35:59) Ja Morant says ‘I had them figured out’(38:59) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 4 replay review controversy (45:01) Celtics vs. Magic Game 5 preview(48:50) Bucks down bad after Damian Lillard injury(57:33) Cavs sweep Heat(1:00:45) NBA Draft’s Shedeur Sanders equivalent?(1:08:47) Sam & Ethan join the show(1:08:57) Warriors vs. Rockets Game 4 reaction(1:36:39) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA continued  📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network