S2E2. The Call with the Rule Changes

The Golden State Warriors are BALLIN' out of control and that guy the Chef is bring back 2016. We discuss what has gone SO right for them and whether they should try and go turbo with a trade. Also, the Nets have quietly risen to the top of the East - so why is everyone still worried about them?? In honour of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer we ask the question --> who is the Manchester United of the NBA at the moment? And of course the weekly awards are BACK.  Hoop Nation hop on and listen in!!

We've been STUNNED by the difference the foul rule changes are making on offense this season. The numbers don't lie and it's a BIGGG change for some players. But will it actually make them BETTER in the longer term? Pippen vs. Jordan takes another twist and we are starting to wonder if Pippen has a point with what he's saying... Out East, Celtics disappoint, Miami impress, and out East we're getting those 2016 vibes.  SO SO MUCH to talk about.  Hop in and Enjoy!

Finally... FINALLY. We're back. The Hoop Call returns for the new NBA and already it's the gift that keeps on giving.  The rise of the Eastern Conference.  Lakers early troubles.  Kyrie and Ben Simmons.  Preseason predictions.  Glorious trade talk.  It's all back and it's all here!  Kick back and enjoy

WE HAVE OURSELVES A SERIES! 2-2 Phoenix / Milwaukee. Home court advantage looks STRONG. Teams look evenly matched. And superstars are entering that legend territory. This brings us to many questions -  Who is the best player in this series? Who is the MOST IMPORTANT player in this series? Who has the momentum? Is Giannis becoming a legend? We talk about it all in this episode! Let's go!

Giannis is DOWN. Huge. There are no healthy superstars left in the NBA Playoffs. Surely an unprecedented situation! We discuss the problems with the Bucks and why the Hawks are now favourites, with some home truths. Out west, Phoenix are getting cold feet - can they close the deal against the newly mentally strong Clippers? We're not sure, but if they fail... CP3 legacy goes to CP0.  Enjoy! Timestamps :  Describe the Bucks in 3 words...(02:14) What are the Bucks missing? (11:30) Hot Take - There are no superstars left in the post-season...(17:47) Has this season's title got an asterisk on it? (20:40) What has gone so right for the Clippers? (35:00) Is this the year of the coach? (38:55) Are the Suns fumbling the bag? (44:20) What happens to CP3's legacy if he loses this series? (47:28) Dame time-out? (55:30)

These playoffs have been one for the ages. The 3 most favoured teams according to the bookies are OUT.  Brooklyn - HOME. Philly - HOME. Lakers - HOME.  Number 1 seeds in East and West both HOME. The leagues MVP - HOME. Been happening and breakneck speed and been refreshing for the league and the game as a whole!  The guys have each brought with them some analysis and a hot take for debate, and let's just say some of the arguments got a little...fiery!.  Enjoy the listen!! Timestamps :  Doc calls out KD and gives Giannis his Respek  - Is KD's post-season being overrated? (04:15) - Who is actually the best player in the world? (08:55) Oli gives us a breakdown of the LA Flippers (21:00) - Who is more important to their team - Kawhi or CP3? (23:55) - What makes the Suns so unique? (31:15) - Who do you want to see win a title - Giannis or CP3? (34:30) Tobes tells us why the Hawks have done what the've done (38:55) - The mental fortitude of the Hawks is unbelievable (41:05) -  Villian ICE TRAE HAS ARRIVED and it's special (43:15) - Who is the best COACH left in the playoffs? (49:20) K.Dot gives PHILA their autopsy report (01:00:48) - Have Philly actually gone forward under Doc Rivers? (01:04:20) - Where is the landing spot for Ben Simmons? (01:10:20)

What a difference a few days makes in the playoff world. The Bucks are back in the business. They are 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets after being destroyed the first two games. In addition to the insults, there is of course injury, as Kyrie Irving has now gone down with an ankle injury. So no Harden. No Kyrie. Can KD step up?? And is this Giannis' big opportunity for a ring? The season just going crazy. Also, we give Chris Paul his flowers after he swept this years MVP Nikola Jokic. Finally, we talk about the LA Clippers aka The Flippers who are, once again, in a back and forth in the playoffs which looks like it'll go 7... Timestamps :  WESTERN CONFERENCE REVIEW  C "MV" P3 and the Suns SWEEP the Joker and Co. (03:13) - Has Chris Paul proved anything? (03:35) - What can the Joker learn from this experience? (09:00) The LA Flippers need to decide if they are elite or not! (13:20) EASTERN CONFERENCE REVIEW - Hawks vs. 76ers looks to be going the whole 7 games.. (22:05) - The Bucks are back!! How important is this series to both KD and Giannis legacies? (29:44)

The Bucks are getting STOMPED by the Brooklyn Nets to a shocking degree - and this cannot be ignored. Oh. My. Goodness. Is it another Milwaukee choke job? Or are Brooklyn just that damn good? We discuss. Also...Doc has to address the awkwardness of the Lakers getting bounced in the first round, and has to have some group therapy for the pain. Oli plays it cool after the Clippers great escape, but it. looks like they are staring down the barrel of another tough series. And, are people finally going to start saying Utah and Phoenix are legit??  COME CHILL WITH US Timestamps : - Doc addresses the Lakers directly (03:00) - Oli gives his verdict on the Clippers escape vs. Doncic (09:15) - CAN WE PLEASE GET DAME SOME HELP? (18:00) - Who do you feel more sorry for Dame or Luka? (23:40) - PANDORA'S BOX SCORE - NETS DEMOLITION OF BUCKS YEESH (31:30) - 76ers vs Hawks reaction (47:00) - CONGRATULATIONS TO NIKOLA JOKIC (50:00) - K.Dot goes off on Boston, AGAIN (56:45)

The Doc is devastated this week as things begin to look grim for the Lakers. AD injured, lost home court advantage, Clippers resurgent, Nets looking unbeatable, the list goes on. We let the Doc have a sulk and then breakdown the LAL vs. Suns series. Of course, we update everyone on the current playoff picture, as well as lock in our playoff brackets. Over in the East...that Nets team looks like a TRUE juggernaut!! Damn. What can you say.  Can anyone at least take them 7? We debate. Timestamps :  Western Conference Playoff Review (01:50) :  - The Lakers are in trouble (03:08) - The Joker or Dame Time, who you got? (11:30) - When will people start caring about UTAH? (15:00) - The Clippers are BACK (20:39)  - OFFICIAL Play-off predictions locked in (26:30) Eastern Conference Playoff Review (31:30) : - The Boston Celtics review (33:10) - Milwaukee are different this year (36:07) - Brooklyn we go hard (38:30) - The Knicks are being the Knicks again (46:30) Biggest Disappointment and most pleasant surprises in the playoffs so far (56:45)  

THE PLAYOFFS HAVE STARTED. And it feels GOOD. We've felt the tension rise this week and this is what Bball fans live for. Play-ins were a nice change and we react to them, we react to the first set of playoff games, and then we give you our reactions to the series ahead (which will no doubt be wildly inaccurate)! Also, no Steph Curry in the playoffs again is disturbing, and we have to dive into that. Come and get involved Hoop Nation! Timestamps :  Reaction to the play-in games  (02:00)  - Steph is now "Wardell" until next year (03:45) :   -  Ja Morant vs. Zion, who REALLY is better? (11:40) : - Who does Tobes want to win the title? (14:00) - Is Harden actually BETTER than KD? (17:10) Playoff's Recap + Predictions (19:00) - Oli reacts to his Clippers' demise (19:25) - Portland set for the Denver upset? (26:43) - Nets piling on the punishment for the Celtics (32:50) - We can't decide between Milwaukee and Miami!!! (35:15) The Storylines review (41:30) - Doc crowns his "Point Gawd" (42:50) - Tobes tells us the of the changing of the guards (51:30) - Oli gives us his big man ladder (01:04:00) Playoff predictions part 2 (01:13:00) - Doc fears for his Lakers (01:20:10)