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48 Minutes

Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein

“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners

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00:44:23

Thunder Hammer Celtics, Jimmy Butler Drama, Kawhi is...

48 Minutes ·

2025/01/07

0:00 ... Ross says hello and welcomes the panel.0:37 ... Episode #138 is dedicated to 38 year old Jeff Green, who is still ballin' at his advanced age. 0:55 ... Ross live commercial read for Bet OnLine. 1:34 ... Bruce is back after missing the past two shows and explains his absence. 2:10 .... The show begins with a discussion of Sunday's game between the OKC Thunder and the Boston Celtics. Bruce felt that OKC played the best half of defense that any team played all season in the second half. 4:13

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00:47:08

Movers & Shakers Around the Association & Team...

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2025/01/03

0:00 Intro 1:17 Movers & Shakers Around the Association 1:30 The Sacramento Kings cut ties with Head Coach Mike Brown 6:27 Was Doug Christie the right selection to become the Kings interim head coach? 8:15 Did the Kings signing DeMar DeRozan factor into the pressure put on Mike Brown? 11:32 The Lakers trade away D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith 16:32 Nets GM Sean Marks had a very busy month of December making moves & what’s next? 20:31 Dorian Finney-Smith’s impact & the Lakers

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00:49:43

The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champions, Giannis &...

48 Minutes ·

2024/12/24

0:00 Intro 1:25 The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champions! The Championship game recap 3:20 Do the Oklahoma City Thunder need to address their perimeter shooting prior to the trade deadline? 6:34 Giannis put on an absolute show in Vegas winning the NBA Cup MVP, where does he rank for the season MVP? 9:35 Will winning the NBA Cup MVP help Giannis’s case with MVP voters? 11:30 Key role players on the Bucks have stepped up big time recently, has the team turned a corner? 14:53 The Bucks are right on

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00:48:15

48 Minutes: Emirates NBA Cup Special Edition

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2024/12/17

0:00 ... Ross says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein & Michael "World B" Freer. 0:34 ... Ross recognizes this week's show (episode #135) as it falls on the second anniversary of our very first show. We've never missed a week since we started, so we consider ourselves "Ironmen" of sorts, not unlike the great AC Green, formerly of the Lakers who played in an NBA record 1192 straight games. 1:51 ... Ross does the live read for Bet Online 2:23 ... Ross tees up the

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01:04:43

Special Guest Zaza Pachulia shares memories...

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2024/12/10

0:00 Intro 1:27 Ross introduces tonight’s special guest Zaza Pachulia 4:07 Drafted in 2003, a lot of international big men at the time were considered soft entering the NBA, but not Zaza! 7:18 Coming into the league at 19 years old, what were the biggest challenges he faced as a rookie? 9:46 Was there any kind of language barrier for Zaza at the start of his career? 12:52 Has Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze asked for him for advice throughout his young career in the NBA? 16:11 Being from the

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00:47:40

48 Minutes: Cavs Rolling, Hawks Rising, Rockets...

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2024/12/03

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the panel.0:37 ... Ross dedicates episode #133 to Toumani Camara of the Portland Trailblazers, who happens to wear jersey #33. 1:04 ... Bet Online Live Commercial Read 1:41 ... The show begins with a recap of the strong week by the up and coming Atlanta Hawks. Head coach Quin Snyder is in his second full season and really seems to be getting his program established with a young team. 6:29 ... The Cavaliers beat the Celtics on Sunday to remain on top of

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00:52:15

Who's Hot & Who's Not? Both Teams & Players!

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2024/11/26

0:00 Intro 1:26 Who’s Hot & Who’s Not in terms of NBA teams 1:32 Are the Milwaukee Bucks finding their stride? 4:33 Orlando Magic remaining successful without their star 8:30 The LA Clippers continue to exceed preseason expectations 12:09 Victor Wembanyama & the Spurs are trending upward 15:44 Who’s Not? (Teams) 16:00 Has the Top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference already been decided? 19:24 The Washington Wizards have been a disaster this season, where do they go from here? 23:31

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00:52:30

48 Minutes: Buy or Sell (Teams and Players)

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2024/11/20

0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces the panel. 0:35 ... Show #131 is dedicated to Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, who wore #31 which has been retired by the team. Bruce shares a quick story about "Max," who currently broadcasts Celtics games on radio. 1:28 ... Ross does his live Bet Online commercial read 2:00 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Cleveland Cavaliers be a title contender? 5:31 ... Buy or Sell: Are the Golden State Warriors a title contender? 13:09 ... Buy or

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00:54:07

An Early NBA Season Discussion with Steve Bulpett

48 Minutes ·

2024/11/12

0:00 Intro 1:30 Bruce gives guest Steve Bulpett a proper introduction 3:36 The Cavaliers remain undefeated & the best team in the league, what’s changed for them so far this season? 6:06 Is JB Bickerstaff a better coach developing young player rather than winning with an established team? 10:10 Steve Bulpett provides his thoughts on the New York Knicks thus far 14:51 Payton Prichard’s impact on the Boston Celtics early season success 21:28 Neemia Queta’s development in Boston bringing the

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00:52:27

48 Minutes: "What's Wrong With ___?"

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2024/11/05

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew. 0:40 ... Episode 129 is dedicated to injured Magic star Paolo Banchero, who was averaging 29 points per game before his injury. 1:02 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross 1:37 ... Ross explains the theme of this week's show and jumps right into a discussion of "What's Wrong With the Milwaukee Bucks?" 10:06 ... "What's Wrong With the Denver Nuggets?" 14:24 ... "What's Wrong With the Minnesota

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00:58:12

Week 1 of the NBA Season: What We've Learned & What...

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2024/10/29

0:00 Intro 2:02 Bruce provides his instant thoughts on Monday night’s Bucks/Celtics game before tipping off our Boston discussion! 7:21 Is there cause for concern in Milwaukee? 12:20 Are the Cavs for real? 16:43 A review of the New York Knicks as they continue to gel 21:03 Are the LA Lakers off to the most surprising start this season? 25:57 The Oklahoma City Thunder somehow might be exceeding expectations out of the gates 31:08 Don’t sleep on the Orlando Magic! 34:39 James Harden is leading the

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00:50:06

48 Minutes: Opening Week Preview and Individual Award...

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2024/10/22

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... and introduces the panel 0:38 ... Episode #127 is dedicated to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who both averaged "27" points per game last season. 0:55 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross 1:36 ... We preview Tuesday night's opening games on TNT. 1:51 ... Bruce starts it off with a preview of Knicks vs Celtics, including some historical facts about their renewed rivalry. World B reminds Bruce that the Knicks actually won game 7 of that 1973

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01:18:25

Top Line Thoughts On Every NBA Team!

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2024/10/15

0:00 Intro 1:43 Bruce gives a quick shoutout & then explains the concept of tonight’s show 3:01 Atlanta Hawks 4:50 Boston Celtics 7:15 Brooklyn Nets 8:59 Charlotte Hornets 11:05 Chicago Bulls 12:45 Cleveland Cavaliers 14:59 Detroit Pistons 17:07 Indiana Pacers 19:45 Miami Heat 21:45 Milwaukee Bucks 24:33 New York Knicks 27:46 Orlando Magic 30:38 Philadelphia 76ers 34:11 Toronto Raptors 36:03 Washington Wizards 38:25 Dallas Mavericks 40:23 Denver Nuggets 42:57 Golden State Warriors 44:58

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00:55:31

48 Minutes season preview with PJ Carlesimo of ESPN...

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2024/10/08

0:00 ... Ross welcome and introduces the panelists 0:46 ... Episode #125 honors Doc Rivers, who wore #25 during his entire NBA career 0:55 ... Bet OnLine live read 1:42 ... Bruce introduces PJ Carlesimo and points out his many attributes, including his ability to convince Italian restaurants all over the country to keep their kitchens open late when he is in town doing a game. 3:03 ... PJ on the "new look" New York Knicks and how Tom Thibodeau will deploy his new guys like Karl-Anthony

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00:47:01

Remembering Dikembe Mutombo, Knicks/Wolves Star Trade...

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2024/10/01

0:00 Intro1:35 Bruce pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo who lost his battle with brain cancer 4:06 Karl Anthony-Towns traded to the New York Knicks 6:07 Is KAT the correct big swing for New York? 8:14 Does KAT’s style of play mesh with Tom Thibodeau’s style? 9:47 Knicks offensive spacing might look very similar to the Celtics 11:07 Can KAT handle all the pressure that comes with playing in New York with the Knicks? 12:45 Does KAT have the killer instinct? 15:24 Julius Randle’s fit with the Minnesota

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00:58:19

48 Minutes: Western Conference Over/Under Predictions

48 Minutes ·

2024/09/26

0:04 ... Opening Animation and Welcome to the show. Ross introduces the 48 Minutes crew of Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer. 0:40 ... Show #123 is dedicated to Lou Williams 1:10 ... Ross Live commercial read for BetOnline 1:48 ... Joel Embiid signs a three year contract extension for $192.9 million and everyone feels he has earned it and is deserving of the pay day. 5:48 ... Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks will miss the first few months of the season and coach Tom Thibodeau

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00:50:32

Burning Questions & Intriguing Prop Bets Heading into...

48 Minutes ·

2024/09/17

0:00 Intro 2:02 Burning Questions leading up to the NBA Preseason 2:12 Which playoff teams from last season are most likely to have a drop off this season? 18:09 Which team out East outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season? 23:22 Which players should fans be on alert to take the leap into stardom next season? 34:19 Which team out West outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season? 40:08 Ross’s Best Bets: A

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00:52:32

2024-2025 Eastern Conference Over/Under Team Win...

48 Minutes ·

2024/09/10

0:00 Intro 1:42 Bruce asks Ross to provide a recap of Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding in Greece 05:02 An Eastern Conference Focus on team Over/Under Win Projections 05:20 Boston Celtics 08:49 New York Knicks 11:23 Philadelphia 76ers 14:23 Toronto Raptors 17:40 Brooklyn Nets 20:55 Milwaukee Bucks 24:19 Cleveland Cavaliers 27:25 Indiana Pacers 30:39 Chicago Bulls 33:46 Detroit Pistons 37:23 Orlando Magic 40:18 Miami Heat 42:41 Atlanta Hawks 45:33 Charlotte Hornets 48:23 Washington Wizards

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00:58:41

48 Minutes with Ryan Ward Talking LA Lakers

48 Minutes ·

2024/09/04

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to the show.0:51 ... Bruce live Bet Online Commercial Read. 1:29 ... Bruce introduces Ryan Ward, the host of the Jello Jigglin podcast and reporter for LakersNation.com. 2:07 ... Ryan explains "Jello Jigglin," the name of his podcast which honors Chick Hearn, the legendary Lakers announcer. 3:06 ... Everything begins and ends with LeBron James when it comes to the Lakers ... Bruce thinks he's the GOAT but Ryan has an alternate opinion .... Ryan explains why it's

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00:30:14

48 Minutes on the NY Knicks with Bill Pidto of MSG...

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2024/08/27

0:00 .... Bruce hello and welcome0:48 .... Live Bet OnLine read 1:29 ... Bruce introduces special guest Bill Pidto of MSG Network 2:27 .. How important is it to the NBA when the Knicks are relevant? 3:39 ... What has made Knicks president Leon Rose so successful in rebuilding the Knicks? 5:50 ... OG Anunoby joined the team during the season last year but he'll be in training camp this season ... what will the impact be when he is around from the start of the season this time around? 7:03 ... Julius

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