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The NBA Campfire

Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito

Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down the biggest NBA moments of the last quarter-century in a relaxed, nostalgic and conversational atmosphere, where there will be no hot takes, just fire conversation. It"s just like you"re sitting around the campfire.

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01:31:46

2025 NBA Finals, Game 7 - Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma...

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2026/04/17

In the 25th and final episode of Season 1 of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito take the time machine back one year to revisit Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, a highly-anticipated matchup between the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder, and the frisky underdogs representing the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers. To start, Sonny and Vin go over how each of the NBA Finals contenders were built, starting with pivotal trades including Paul George that sent both franchises on their

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01:54:27

The Luka Doncic Trade and 25 Years of NBA Deals

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2026/04/17

In the 24th episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito go back to February 2025 to revisit the Luka Doncic trade, and then they take a trip down memory lane, going over the biggest trades made each year dating back to 2000. First, Sonny and Vin deep dive the perplexing and polarizing deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Anthony Davis, revealing their text messages to each other upon finding out about the deal. Then they discuss the blowback for

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01:47:23

2024 Summer Olympic Gold Medal Game - United States...

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2026/04/06

In the 23rd episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito return to the Summer Olympics and rewatch a 2024 Gold Medal matchup between the United States and host nation France. This conversation starts with a Victor Wembanyama deep dive, as Sonny and Vinney ponder what exactly the ceiling is for the young French superstar. Next, Vinney and Sonny break down the iconic gold medal game, discussing the LeBron-Steph-KD trio's place in history, the contributions of young stars like Devin

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01:57:29

2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7 -...

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2026/04/01

On the 22nd episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito take the time machine back five years to revisit a classic Game 7 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. First, Sonny and Vin explore how these two teams came to be, with a focus on the Nets' acquisitions of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden. Then, they take a look at the first overtime Game 7 since 2006, highlighted by vintage performances from both Kevin Durant and the soon-to-be NBA Finals MVP Giannis

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01:20:19

2020 Western Conference 1st Round, Game 4 - Denver...

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2026/03/17

On the 21st episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito return to the NBA Bubble to discuss the league's decision to resume the 2019-20 season after a four month long COVID layoff. In particular, Sonny and Vin revisit a classic Game 4 showdown between Jamal Murray's Denver Nuggets and Donovan Mitchell's Utah Jazz. First, Sonny and Vin dive into the many reasons why the NBA Bubble was an overwhelming success, from the quality of play to the league's willingness to be at the

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01:26:19

2020 COVID Break - The Last Dance

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2026/03/12

2020. The year the world changed. And the year that Michael Jordan once again became the most famous athlete in the world. On the twentieth episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito go back to March 2020 and discuss what the beginning stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic was like, and then revisit the award winning docuseries, The Last Dance. Throughout the episode, Sonny and Vin hit on all the big talking points from The Last Dance and its place in the culture while the world stood

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01:51:58

2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7 -...

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2026/03/05

In the nineteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito revisit the night that Kawhi Leonard knocked down one of the most memorable shots in NBA Playoff history, sending the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals. First, Sonny and Vin revisit how both the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors geared up for the 2018-19 NBA season, recognizing that their championship window was wide open. They talk through The Process and ponder whether Sam Hinkie's plan was a success,

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01:36:29

2018 Western Conference Finals, Game 7 - Golden State...

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2026/02/27

In the eighteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito revisit the night that the mighty Golden State Warriors nearly saw their bid for a back-to-back go down in flames... if only the Houston Rockets didn't miss 27 three-point attempts in a row. First, Sonny and Vin set the scene, taking a look at the summer's of 2016 and 2017, which brought Kevin Durant to the Bay, and Chris Paul to H-Town. Then they discuss what made the Rockets such a unique and challenging foil for a

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01:55:46

2016 NBA Finals, Game 7 - Cleveland Cavaliers at...

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2026/02/19

Game 7. The two greatest words in sports, and on June 19th, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors played in the most watched Game 7 in NBA history. On this week's episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down one of the best and most memorable games of the last 25 years. The guys break down all of the historical stakes heading into the game, and then quarter by quarter, they hit all of the big moments... Draymond's three-point barrage, Kyrie's third

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01:21:06

Kobe's Final Game / Warriors Win 73

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2026/02/12

In the sixteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down the final night of the 2015-16 regular season, a monumental night in the Association that saw the Golden State Warriors go for 73, and Kobe Bryant go for 60. First, Sonny and Vinney break down the Warriors pursuit of the single-season wins record, Stephen Curry's brilliant MVP season, and what made the Dubs so damn good -- besides, you know, ridiculous talent. Then, the guys go bucket by bucket, revisiting Kobe

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01:51:08

2014 Western Conference Finals, Game 6 - San Antonio...

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2026/02/03

In the fifteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito explore how the San Antonio Spurs were able to overcome one of the most brutal defeats in NBA history in the 2013 NBA Finals to come back and win the Title the following summer. In their rewatch of a Western Conference Finals heavyweight fight between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, Sonny and Vin break down the game and all of the big moments and key players... a young Kawhi Leonard coming into his own, Tim

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01:50:05

2013 NBA Finals, Game 6 - San Antonio Spurs at Miami...

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2026/01/27

In the fourteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito take a seat around the campfire and rewatch an all-time classic from the 2013 NBA Finals. First, Sonny and Vinney revisit the Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak down the back half of the 2012-13 season and ponder whether this was the best regular season stretch of LeBron James' career, as LeBron Culture and Heat Culture meshed in South Beach. Then, after breaking down an unexpectedly open West Playoff race, they get into

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01:44:33

2013 Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks,...

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2026/01/23

In the thirteenth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito take a seat around the campfire and revisit Stephen Curry's 54 point explosion at Madison Square Garden. First, Sonny and Vinney discuss the doomed-from-the-beginning Stephen Curry/Monta Ellis pairing, and break down why it was necessary for the Warriors to trade Ellis, even beyond any reasons that had to do with Stephen Curry. Then, the guys break down the game, a competitive regular season matchup at The World's Most

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01:34:14

2012 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 6 - Miami Heat...

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2026/01/16

In the twelfth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down one of the most important games in the long and storied career of LeBron James. His career was on trial going into Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, and the King delivered a statement in the form of a 45 point masterpiece. First, Sonny and Vinney revisit the beginning of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, going over Derrick Rose's ACL tear, Boston's unexpected run to another Eastern Conference Finals on the back of

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01:44:17

The 2011 NBA Lockout

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2026/01/06

In the a very special Christmas episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down one of the darkest moments of the century for the National Basketball Association... the 2011 Lockout. First, Sonny and Vin go over the details of the Lockout, from July all the way through November, when it looked like there was going to be a lost season. Then the guys discuss the cultural importance of the 'Basketball Never Stops' movement, and explore how a summer without the NBA changed

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01:36:13

2010-11 NBA Season - From The Decision to Dirk's...

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2026/01/06

In the 10th episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito go month by month, breaking down the transformative 2010-11 NBA season. Starting with The Decision in July 2010 and ending with the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Title win in June 2011, Sonny and Vin hit all of the major moments of the 2010-11 season, including: the FIBA World Cup, LeBron's return to Cleveland, the emergence of Blake Griffin, the Carmelo Anthony trade, the Grit and Grind Grizzlies and much more!

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01:45:28

2010 NBA Finals, Game 7 - Boston Celtics at Los...

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2025/12/12

In the ninth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down the 21st century revival of the Boston Celtics/Los Angeles Lakers rivalry, which reached its apex in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. First, Sonny and Vinney revisit the 2008 Finals, which set the stage for a 7-game battle two years later, as the Lakers were looking for a repeat and Kobe was chasing down his 5th championship. Then, they dive into the game itself, an instant class rock fight that is not for those who

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01:36:17

2008 Summer Olympics Gold Medal Game, United States...

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2025/12/06

In the eighth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito return to the Summer of 2008 to go over the iconic Gold Medal Basketball Game between the United States and Spain. This conversation delves into the evolution of Team USA basketball, focusing on the pivotal moments leading up to the 2008 Olympics. Sonny and Vinney reflect on the failures of the 2004 Olympic team, the leadership of Jerry Colangelo, and the strategic construction of the team's post-04 roster. They discuss the

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01:34:19

2007 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5 - Cleveland...

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2025/12/02

In the seventh episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down their rewatch of LeBron James' iconic performance in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals, now known as 'The 48 Special.' First, Sonny and Vinney go over the unprecedented media coverage of LeBron James as a high schooler and throughout the early years of his career when the Cleveland Cavaliers were struggling to break through. Then, they go over the series leading up to Game 5 before diving into the game

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01:30:53

2006 Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe's 81...

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2025/11/25

In the sixth episode of NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down their rewatch of Kobe Bryant's 81 point game, which remains to this day the greatest scoring display in modern NBA history. First, Sonny and Vinney discuss the departures of Shaquille O'Neal and Phil Jackson from the Lakers in 2004, and explore why Kobe was villainized for the break-up of a dynasty. After an uneventful 2004-05 season, Kobe was back with a vengeance to start the 2005-06 campaign, putting on a display

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