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BASKETBALL IS RELIGION

The Ganz and Big Matt

The Ganz and Big Matt are die hard basketball fans who love to talk hoops. Join the guys and their friends as they discuss the many things happening around the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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37:19

2023 NBA Free Agency

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2023/07/01

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Damian Lillard trade request from the Portland Trailblazers and the James Harden trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers. They then react to the wild first day of NBA Free Agency.

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40:08

2023 NBA Draft Preview

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2023/06/22

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Bradley Beal to the Suns trade and if the Suns are now the favorites heading into next season. The guys then get into the top end of tonight’s draft and who the Lakers might take at #17.

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44:19

2023 NBA Finals Reaction

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2023/06/15

The Ganz and Big Matt give props to the 2023 NBA Champions, Denver Nuggets and runner up Miami Heat. The guys discuss how the Nuggets won give their flowers to Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. TMZ Ganz talks about the Zion Williamson situation and why he would trade him ASAP.

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68:44

The 2023 NBA Finals Preview

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2023/06/01

The Ganz and Big Matt preview the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They also talk about what happened with the Boston Celtics and what they should do about Jaylen Brown. Big Matt is then joined by friend of the podcast, Josue, and they discuss the NBA postseason and Josue's trip to Atlanta to see Game 6 between the Hawks and Celtics.

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37:33

Denver Sweeps LA

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2023/05/25

The Ganz and Big Matt praise the Denver Nuggets after their sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The guys give their flowers to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets role players. They discuss what happened with the Lakers and the teams future.

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25:43

NBA Playoffs Final Four

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2023/05/16

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the games they saw in Las Vegas at the end of last week, the eliminated Conference Semifinal teams and about the upcoming Conference Finals match-ups.

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26:31

Warriors vs Lakers Game 2 - NBA Playoffs Second Round

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2023/05/06

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Warriors beat down on the Lakers in Game 2 of theirNBA Playoffs Second Round series. What did the Warriors do differently to tie the series up and what adjustments can the Lakers do to retake the series lead. They talk a little Celtics vs Sixers, Coach Bud getting fired from the Milwaukee Bucks and then Big Matt quizzes the Ganz on coaches wins in the playoffs.

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61:18

NBA Playoffs Second Round Game 1 Reactions

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2023/05/02

The Ganz and Big Matt react to last night’s Game 2 of the Suns vs Nuggets and Game 1 of the Celtics vs Sixers. We also discuss the other second round series and give our predictions. Big Matt sits down with Laker Jose to talk about the Lakers closing out the Grizzlies in six games and look forward to the epic showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Please note, Big Matt’s discussion with Laker Jose happened before last night’s games.

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38:37

NBA Playoffs First Round Games 4-6

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2023/04/28

The Ganz and Big Matt continue to discuss the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. We talk Lakers/Grizzlies, Warriors/Kings, the Bucks shocking upset to the Heat, if Jimmy Butler is currently the best player in the world, Knicks/Cavs and preview the next round’s match-ups in the Nuggets vs Suns and Knicks vs Heat.

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26:48

NBA Playoffs First Round Game 2 and Game 3 Reactions

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2023/04/22

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. We get into the flagrant fouls, ejections and suspensions and if they were justified. Finally, we talk about the firing of Nick Nurse from Toronto and give our thoughts on the current NBA awards.

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57:48

NBA Playoffs First Round Game 1 Reactions

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2023/04/18

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the first game of each series of the NBA Playoffs First Round. Have the outcomes of those games changed their initial thoughts? Big Matt sits down with Lakers Superfan Jose to discuss the Lakers game 1 against the Grizzlies and also touch on the other playoff series.

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44:11

NBA Playoffs First Round Preview

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2023/04/14

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are finally here! The Ganz and Big Matt predict the final play-in games and preview the playoff matchups starting this weekend. At the end of the episode, we explore who has the most to gain by winning a championship this season

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60:01

NBA Play-In Tournament Predictions

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2023/04/10

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss and predict the NBA Play-in Tournament and current Playoff Matchups. We get into the wild scene in Minnesota and it’s impact on the game this Tuesday against the Lakers. Finally, Big Matt has a discussion with friend of the podcast, Josue, about the end of the Utah Jazz season and what to expect from the Lakers moving into the playoffs.

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33:35

NBA Playoffs Underdogs

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2023/04/04

In the spirit of the upsets happening in the NCAA March Madness Tournament, the Ganz and Big Matt discuss the potential underdogs of the NBA Playoffs. The guys check in on the Lakers and the other Western Conference contender and explore possible matchups. Finally, Big Matt gives his thoughts on Wrestlemania 39.

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37:05

The Western Conference Playoff Picture

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2023/03/27

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the teams in the middle of the Western Conference, highlighting the struggling Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers, who had LeBron James return from injury.

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26:59

The Return of the Kings

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2023/03/17

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Ja Morant suspension, the Sacramento Kings finally having a winning record, Anthony Davis sitting out of the last Lakers game, reports of the Lakers not pursuing Kyrie Irving in the off-season and pressure on Jokic and the Nuggets to win the championship this season.

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23:20

The Knicks are Back!

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2023/03/10

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about Kevin Durant's injury and how it affects the Western Conference.Bing Bong! The Knicks are back and the guys react to their season after acquiring Josh Hart during the trade deadline.Finally, they discuss who has more pressure to win the championship this season between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

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34:19

What's up with Ja?

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2023/03/06

The Ganz and Big Matt are back to discuss what's going on with Ja Morant, the struggling Clippers and how the Lakers are affected by losing LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell to injuries.

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43:56

Buyout Market Reaction and Onsite at All Star Weekend...

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2023/02/24

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the recent buy out moves including Russell Westbrook to the Clippers, Pat Bev to the Bulls and Kevin Love to the Heat. The Ganz then gives his predictions for the remaining 23 Lakers games. Finally, Big Matt talks with friend of the pod, Josue, about being in Utah during NBA All Star Weekend.

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26:17

2023 NBA All Star Weekend

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2023/02/18

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the NBA All Star Weekend and why we both like Mac McClung to win the mid-off... err... Dunk Contest. The guys discuss the new look Lakers and Mavs after the passing of the trade deadline and Paul George's comments in GQ Magazine on the topic of championships.

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