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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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19:57

Bronny vs Flagg: 2025 NBA Summer League

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2025/07/11

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the big match-up between Bronny James and #1 pick Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Summer League, They also get into the trade seeing the Clippers landing John Collins, the Heat getting Norman Powell and the Jazz getting Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson.

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29:45

2025 NBA Free Agency

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2025/07/04

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss NBA Free Agency including DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers, the waiving of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee and the retooling of the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks.

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31:34

Thunder Up Top

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2025/06/27

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2024-2025 NBA Champions. The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton's injury and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy after winning the NBA Finals MVP. They guys also talk about Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets and if they have a chance to beat the Thunder next season. They finally hit on the 2025 NBA Draft and how Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper can affect their new teams.

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35:00

2025 NBA Finals Endgame

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2025/06/19

The Ganz and Big Matt preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers in Indiana and if Tyrese Haliburton should play with an injured calf. They talk about the massive sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic.

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23:47

2025 NBA Finals Continues

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2025/06/13

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the NBA Finals and predict Game 4. They also talk about Kevin Durant trade rumors and what the Knicks are doing with their coaching search.

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29:24

What the Hali?!? - Reacting to Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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2025/06/06

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the amazing first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They also discuss Tom Thibodeau being fired as coach of the New York Knicks, Kevin Durant rumors to the Knicks or Spurs and if Chris Paul should go to the Lakers or Clippers. Finally, Big Matt deep dives into the last couple minutes of Game 1 and how the Power of Friendship helped the Pacers win.

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28:36

Thunder Up in the Finals

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2025/05/30

The Ganz and Big Matt review Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers and look forward to a Game 6 and possible Game 7. They give their flowers to the Oklahoma City Thunder and how they're set up to be the next dynasty.

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23:51

The Final Four

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2025/05/23

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the legendary Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers, how the Wolves can come back in their series against the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP and why NBA fans have a difficult time getting behind the Thunder.

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46:17

2025 NBA Conference Semifinals Conclude

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2025/05/16

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the final games in the Knicks/Celtics and Thunder/Nuggets series, give their thoughts on the Warriors/Wolves and Cavs/Pacers series and go over the crazy draft lottery earlier this week.

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31:04

2025 NBA Conference Semifinals Continues

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2025/05/11

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the four conference semifinal match-ups in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They get into the level of play in the Wolves/Warriors games, the fourth quarter collapses in Knicks/Celtics, the ability to steal games in Thunder/Nuggets and the injury factor with the Cavs/Pacers. The guys also discuss the new NBA on Amazon player panel including Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki.Happy Mother's Day!

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46:12

Passing of the Torch?

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2025/05/02

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the end of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, look forward to Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets and Game 6 between the Rockets and Warriors. They then go in depth on what happened to the Lakers and if this was a passing of the torch from LeBron James to Anthony Edwards as face of the league.

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31:25

2025 NBA Playoffs First Round Continues

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2025/04/25

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss how the Clippers have the complete control of their series against the Nuggets and the rock fight the T'Wolves and Lakers find themselves in. They then take a look at the other series' big stories including how Jayson Tatum's and Jimmy Butler's injuries could affect their teams championship hopes.

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29:14

2025 NBA Playoffs Preview

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2025/04/18

The Ganz and Big Matt are back from Vegas and are ready to talk about the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs! They discuss all of the series and give their predictions.

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27:58

The Ganz, Big Matt and Tony in Vegas!

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2025/04/11

The Ganz, Big Matt and Tony are in Vegas to talk about their winning bets from last night, the Nuggets firing Coach Mike Malone, which team should the Lakers want and don't want to play in the first round of the playoffs, and Top 5 Centers from the 90s to today.

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13:59

New Look Lakers vs New Look Warriors

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2025/04/04

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the first meeting between the Lakers with Luka Doncic and the Warriors with Jimmy Butler yesterday and then they play another round of NBA Central vs Centel.

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32:36

NBA European Expansion?

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2025/03/28

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the choke job the Lakers had against the Bulls, the Bucks losing Damian Lillard to a blood clot, the Warriors losing Gary Payton II to injury, NBA European expansion and the LeBron/Stephen A Smith beef.

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33:07

Can James Harden Still Cook?

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2025/03/21

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Lakers last five games in seven nights and who they should avoid in round 1. They also discuss if James Harden is still an elite player and who the Clippers should avoid in the first round. The Ganz asks if Dennis Rodman is right by saying that Scottie Pippen revolutionized the point forward. Finally, they play a round of NBA Central vs Centel.

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34:34

Homesick Lakers

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2025/03/14

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Lakers current three game losing streak on their east coat road trip and predict their records for their next five games. They give their love to the Milwaukee Bucks and discuss their heartbreaking loss to the Pacers. The guys also discuss the fight between Mason Plumblee and Steven Adams, play NBA Central vs Centel and finally, Big Matt gives a bold prediction for the rest of the season.

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49:07

Lakers vs. Knicks

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2025/03/07

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the heavyweight fight between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers last night, the disrespect of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and if Jayson Tatum is "The Anomaly".

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41:34

DEEEETRRRROIIITTT BASKETBALL is Back

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2025/02/28

The Ganz and Big Matt wish Luka Doncic a happy 26th birthday and look at the Lakers upcoming schedule. They react to the Detroit Pistons' 8 game winning streak that included a 20 point win against the Boston Celtics and talk about future stars in Cooper Flagg, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Nate Ament.

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