OKC’s Potential New Challenges, Minnesota’s Missing Pieces, and Finals Predictions
Austin and Pausha revisit the conversation about simplifying the game and Austin shares how these conference finals have shown us the direction the NBA is moving in (1:28). Then, they break down the Pacers’ type of play and discuss what type of star Tyrese Haliburton has been (12:44).
Later, they preview potential challenges the Pacers might pose (if they close out the Knicks) against a dominant OKC (30:57), before addressing what pieces Minnesota might need to progress forward as an organization (36:37).
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Erika Cervantes
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:04:42
Haliburton Makes Basketball Poetry, SGA Foul-Baiting, and the New Age NBA
Austin and Pausha are back to recap both Game 1s of the conference finals! They jump into the Thunder-Wolves series to discuss how Minnesota can approach Game 2, address SGA’s foul-baiting, and talk through Mike Malone’s media responsibilities with the series (1:12). Then, they hit on the show that was the Knicks-Pacers matchup! They react to Haliburton’s ridiculous almost-game-winner, Aaron Nesmith’s insane 3-point shots that kept them alive, and discuss the new age of basketball that includes depth and shooting (28:05)!
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Erika Cervantes
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:11:35
What’s at Stake for SGA and Conference Finals Predictions
Austin and Pausha jump into today’s show by recapping Game 7 between Nuggets and OKC. They highlight Aaron Gordon’s next-level competitiveness while playing through his hamstring injury (4:48).
Then, they discuss the stakes for each team heading into the conference finals (14:35) before breaking down the Thunder-Timberwolves matchup out West. Later, they touch on the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals (36:11) and share their predictions!
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Erika Cervantes
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:01:51
Flowers for Julius Randle, Potential SGA-Ant Face-Off, and the Knicks’ Game 6 Pressures
Austin and Pausha jump into the Round 2 play, giving their sympathies to Jayson Tatum for his Achilles injury (1:25). Then they break down all the pressure that falls on both the Knicks and Celtics as they head into Game 6 in New York (6:07). Then, they discuss the Timberwolves, who are heading into the conference finals, and give flowers to Julius Randle for his playoff play (15:45), before they preview what an Ant-SGA showdown could look like (25:55).
Finally, they break down the projected final four (28:04) and share thoughts on the Mavs, who landed the no. 1 overall pick in the draft (45:15).
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Erika Cervantes
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:01:05
OKC’s Redemption Win, Knicks Pressure, and Our Draft Lottery Thoughts
Austin and Pausha kick off the week by addressing the monstrosity that was Cleveland’s Game 4 loss to the Pacers (1:18). They then break down OKC’s big win over Denver and explore where the series could go next (21:48). Austin places his bet on the Knicks-Celtics series and unpacks what a Game 5 win would mean for both teams (24:55).
Later, they revisit their top picks for Cooper Flagg with the NBA Draft Lottery finally here (1:00:22), and speculate on where Giannis might land if he leaves Milwaukee (1:07:57).
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NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening in the National Basketball Association. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories going on in the Association and of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.
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