The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss why the Knicks need to be worried about OG Anunoby’s injury even though they're up 2-0. Then, they break down the adjustments the Spurs made in Game 2 before quickly previewing the Thursday-night games. Finally, they cover the three biggest offseason story lines to watch. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:07) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (4:25) OG Anunoby’s injury is the most important thing from Game 2 (19:04) Philly played well even without Joel Embiid (25:10) The Spurs dominated the Timberwolves to even the series (35:33) How can the Wolves avoid Wemby? (45:29) Lakers-Thunder Game 3 preview (48:08) Tonight is a "show me" game for Cleveland (55:27) Offseason story lines (59:19) Who has the most at stake in the draft lottery? (1:10:13) Jaylen Brown’s Twitch stream (1:18:57) Jaylen Brown fake trades Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli Visit us in stores and online Warbyparker.com/LOWE The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Tim Legler to break down how the Timberwolves were able to go into San Antonio and steal Game 1. Then, they discuss what has led to the Knicks' recent dominance, whether the Lakers stand a chance against the Thunder, and share their keys for Cleveland-Detroit. Finally, Zach closes the show by reacting to the biggest news around the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:22) Tim Legler joins the show! (4:21) Thoughts on the Spurs not calling a time-out (17:57) Fox had a terrible game (27:57) Should the Spurs be worried? (30:37) Knicks flatten Sixers in Game 1 (47:27) Embiid has another gear he needs to get to (51:39) Are the Lakers drawing dead? (58:23) The Cavs-Pistons series is being slept on a bit (1:14:12) Magic fire Jamahl Mosley (1:20:58) Chicago hires Bryson Graham (1:23:19) Mavs land Masai Ujiri Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli Visit neweracap.com for 20% off, exclusions apply. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the 76ers beating the Celtics in game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They discuss the dominance of Embiid and Maxey, Mazzula’s confounding coaching performance, and preview Knicks-76ers. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:41) Michael Pina joins the show! (5:08) This is one of the most impressive performances of Embiid’s career (9:22) The series started to shift in game 3 (15:34) Joe Mazzulla made some questionable decisions tonight (25:02) Early thoughts on Knicks-Sixers Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how worried the Lakers should be about blowing their 3-0 lead. Then, they preview the Thursday night Game 6s before breaking down the Cavs and Pistons recent wins. Finally, they share their thoughts on lottery reform and what the Trail Blazers offseason might look like. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:05) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:08) Lakers are in real danger of blowing this 3-0 lead (19:26) Can Embiid prove he’s a force again? (23:43) KAT has been dominant and can put this series away (26:34) Looking for Murray’s and Jokic’s shooting to stabilize (28:33) The Cavs looked dead in Game 5 before coming back (32:58) Who will win Game 6? (43:20) Paolo and Cade both drop 45; but Pistons stay alive (58:46) Lottery reform (1:13:17) Zach petitions to be the one to draw the lottery balls (1:19:32) What will the Trail Blazers offseason look like? Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli Order and it will come. Like today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss what Austin Reaves’s return would mean for the Lakers. Then, they ponder what’s next for the Rockets, if the Nuggets' championship window is coming to an end, and how the Pistons can come back against the Magic. Finally, they break down who has the edge in TOR-CLE and close the show by sharing two winners and two losers of the postseason so far. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:21) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (7:04) Austin Reaves optimistic to return for Game 5 (10:42) If the Rockets lose, what does their future look like? (18:20) Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year (20:29) Lottery reform gaining momentum (27:05) Would it feel hollow if Denver wins this series? (32:17) Is Denver’s window shut? (43:10) Final thoughts on MIN-DEN (48:10) Magic have Detroit on the brink (58:51) Toronto-Cleveland is tied at 2 (1:09:25) If the Cavs lose, it would be more disappointing than the Pistons losing (1:11:47) What’s next for the Phoenix Suns (1:20:33) Two winners and losers of the postseason so far Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli Order and it will come. Like today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices