Hoops Tonight - How Damian Lillard DOMINATED Bucks-Pacers first half + Thunder-Pelicans film study

Jason Timpf is joined by Adam Mares of the 'All NBA Podcast' and 'DNVR' to break down Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be the toughest team the Nuggets face in their quest to repeat as NBA champions. Later, they break down the biggest matchups in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series. Will Denver slow down Anthony Edwards? How will Denver attack Minnesota's ferocious defense? The guys answer all of these questions before sharing their series predictions for this star-studded second round matchup. #volume #Herd Timeline: 04:00 - Were Nuggets on cruise control vs. Lakers? 14:05 - Recapping Nuggets-Wolves prior matchups 15:48 - How Nuggets will attack Wolves stout defense 26:28 - Can Anthony Edwards be stopped? 33:15 - How Denver should approach Minnesota pick and roll 37:54 - Biggest matchups for Denver defense 40:30 - Adam's keys for Nuggets 41:53 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 46:46 - Anthony Edwards' emergence 50:00 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 52:30 - What separates Ant, Jokic & Murray 54:00 - Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum? 56:43 - Does Jokic have highest floor in NBA history? 1:04:47 - Check out Adam's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job. Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment. 6:25 - 2021 Draft Class 28:19 - Drafting the right person 41:00 - Fugazi Friday Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Clippers suffering their worst playoff loss ever, Colin explains why this is just another example of LA's inability to seize the moment and rise above their reputation. He criticizes the NBA as a whole for placing all the blame on head coaches when teams take a disappointing exit in the playoffs. Plus, NBA champion Paul Pierce joins the show to share what makes this current Celtics team specialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Clippers suffering their worst playoff loss ever, Colin explains why this is just another example of LA's inability to seize the moment He criticizes the NBA as a whole for placing all the blame on head coaches when teams take a disappointing exit in the playoffs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA champion Paul Pierce joins the show to share what makes this current Celtics team specialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the first round QBs in the NFL draft and why Michael Penix Jr. might be special The 49ers will have decisions to make at WR   Guest: T. J. HoushmandzadehSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Chicago Bears and how after drafting Caleb Williams they need to win right away. Williams is going to be the Bears QB for the next three years no matter what, but the future of Matt Eberflus could all come down to this coming season. Later, John dives into the Rookie of the Year odds and who he likes, Davante Adams talks with Max Crosby and gives his feelings on Derek Carr, and did the Patriots mess up their draft. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment. 6:38 - They hype around the Bears 13:26 - Offensive Rookie of the Year 19:57 - Davante Adams speaks out 34:18 - The Patriots had offers 44:45 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (2:00). They talk about why it’s painfully obvious that Tom Brady still wants to play football and break down why Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (11:00). They wax philosophically about having a “competitive mentality” and how it drives them (14:30). Colin compares athletes and artists, and marvels at how athletes are unique in being able to continue to become even greater AFTER being paid, and why greatness in sports doesn’t make you a target of worship… it makes you a target. They list the biggest stars in sports and debate which are artists or athletes (21:30) Finally, they talk about how Spencer Rattler hurt his draft stock based on how he was viewed in an old documentary, and why Shedeur Sanders talking trash online could hurt his stock as well (36:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (3:00) and why the NBA needed to start pivoting to the younger generation of stars sooner than they have (8:00). They push back on the narrative that the size of a team’s market doesn’t matter (11:45), why LeBron was an outlier in being the only true “face of the league” playing in a small market (14:00) and why this Knicks playoff run is huge for the league (23:00). Nick explains why he can predict the Chiefs opponent in their home opener based on the size of their opponent’s brand and the narrative surrounding them (23:00). Colin offers his theory on why cap space isn’t as debilitating as advertised and why teams need to be confident in taking big swings, a la Atlanta drafting Michael Penix…but Nick pushes back (30:00).  Don’t forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick Wright! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives the 76ers props for their miracle win over the Knicks but shares a harsh truth about their chances for the rest of the series. He gives his first set of NFL standings for the upcoming season after the draft and free agency. Plus, NFL reporter Rachel Nichols joins the show in studio to discuss LeBron James' and Kevin Durant's future following their early playoff exitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.