The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down the Spurs Game 6 victory over the Thunder. They discuss the trends of the series, what each team needs in Game 7, and how they expect the stars to play. Plus, they reveal what Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinkie means for the Knicks and who they should want to play in the Finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:17) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (5:24) The Spurs have shown their youth doesn’t matter (13:40) SGA's last 4 games have been his worst as a star (1...

Zach is joined by Mike Breen to discuss the Knicks' run, his most iconic calls, and how he’ll approach the NBA Finals this year. Then, Mo Dakhil joins to break down how the Thunder beat the Spurs defense in Game 5 and what each team needs to do to win Game 6. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Mike Breen joins the show! (4:50) What will you remember from the Knicks' run to the Finals? (13:00) Random list of alums it would be cool to see at the Finals (24:51) What are your me...

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to react to the New York Knicks advancing to the Finals. They discuss what has led to this moment, how they’ll fare against whoever comes out of the West, and what’s next for Cleveland. Then, John Hollinger joins to discuss the vote to reform the draft lottery. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:26) What up, Beck?! (2:55) The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals (15:50) Mike Brown deserves a lot of credit (28:04) Is Howard aware of Danhausen? (32:26) Kenny Atki...

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the Knicks pushing the Cavaliers to the brink. They discuss what has made the Knicks so good, look back at how this team was assembled, and break down what’s gone wrong for Cleveland. Then, they reveal what they’ll be watching for in Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:19) Michael Pina joins the show! (5:56) The Knicks could win the title even against the Thunder (10:42) The Knicks built a better team around their small guard than the...

Zach is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss the biggest storylines in Spurs-Thunder, why the series is so exciting to watch, and what adjustments both teams can make. Then, they quickly preview Cavs-Knicks Game 2. Next, Kevin Harlan comes on to break down some of his biggest calls and his philosophy as a broadcaster. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:31) Jason Timpf joins the show! (4:05) Injuries are becoming a big storyline for Spurs-Thunder (14:18) The desperation both teams are playing with is amazing to watch (22:34) Adjustments from the Thunder offense <...

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to recap the incredible Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. They break down their favorite plays, share adjustments that can be made, and project what the rest of the series might look like. Then, they preview the Eastern Conference finals before revealing their winners and losers of the postseason so far. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (5:32) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1 (13:15) The plays Zach wants to embed in his brain forever (16:27) Wemby makes the Curry-like 3 in overtime<...

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Cavs taking a 3-2 series lead, the Lakers being eliminated, what's next for LeBron, Giannis officially being shopped, and Game 6 between the Spurs and Timberwolves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:09) Howard Beck joins!(04:00) Cavs take a 3-2 series lead(06:07) Coaches and officiating(16:48) How does Detroit recover?(30:56) Does Cade have anything left?(33:52) Who won the KAT trade?(38:27) Lakers eliminated, LeBron to FA(54:15) Bucks listening to Giannis offers(01:01:25) NBA combine(1:09:00) Daryl Morey fired(01:22:25) Spurs-Timberwolves Game 6 <...

Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the T-Wolves-Spurs series and what will come of Wemby's elbow to Naz Reid. Next, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss the NBA draft lottery results. Finally, Fred Katz joins to discuss the Knicks sweeping the 76ers and who is the better matchup for them in the ECF. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:17) Jon Krawczynski joins!(04:27) Past elbowing comparisons(08:48) Should Wemby be suspended?(12:31) Ayo's catch(14:00) What adjustments can Minnesota make?(30:30) Jonathan Givony joins!(34:17) Lottery's biggest winners(43:27) Peterson going no. 1?(01:00:43) Lottery's...

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...

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...

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 Gue...

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 th...

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 t...

Zach is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to dive into the NBA playoffs and share which teams have the edge in their series. Then, Shea Serrano comes on to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and what basketball means to him. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for a somber edition of Mets Corner. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:20) Steve Jones Jr. joins the show! (4:03) When do the Thunder need Jalen Williams back? (7:48) Was the officiating as bad as Devin Booker says? (15:04) If you like offense, Detroit-Orlando is not the series fo...

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to quickly preview Tuesday night’s games before doing a deep dive on all the remaining series. Finally, they close the show by discussing what comes next for Billy Donovan after stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and other news and notes around the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (3:39) Which game tonight are you most interested in? (6:42) Denver-Minnesota game 2 was a thriller (19:48) Jaden McDaniels says the Nuggets are all bad defenders (27:07) Kn...

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham gaining postseason awards eligibility and recap the play-in games and predict winners for the final playoff spots. Then, they go through each set playoff series and rank them in terms of watchability. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:12) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (10:58) Luka and Cade ruled eligible for postseason awards (17:22) Biggest crisis among play-in losers? (21:47) Warriors-Suns preview (26:14) Hornets-Magic preview (31:38) Ranking playoff series by watchability, starting with MIN-DEN <...

Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Mares to run through the final day of the season, dive into play-in predictions, and debate which first-round matchups matter most. There’s plenty of Nuggets talk, including how this team stacks up historically, what to expect against Minnesota, and why Nikola Jokic continues to redefine dominance. Later, Tim Hardaway Jr. hits the stage to talk about his time in Denver, playing alongside Jokic, stepping up when it mattered most, and key moments from the season.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(2:09) Zach gives out his award winners(20:15) Al...

Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show! (7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting? (15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN? (26:26) Stan’s award picks (38:08) Cooper Flagg has take...

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how Victor Wembanyama's and Luka Doncic’s injuries affect postseason awards and the Western Conference playoffs. Plus, they dissect what’s gone wrong in Chicago, dive into the Bucks-Giannis dysfunction, and compare their all-rookie teams. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:14) Victor Wembanyama leaves game with bruised rib (11:37) All-defense team picks (18:48) All-NBA team picks (38:21) No timetable for Luka’s return (43:27) How to navigate the Western Conference playoffs (54:22) Inside the Bucks and Gi...

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down the East and share their picks for most improved player. Then, Jaime Jaquez Jr. comes on to discuss his improvement, Jimmy Butler leaving, and being part of Bam’s historic night. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for the first Mets Corner of the season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:21) Michael Pina joins the show! (4:31) Jaylen Brown continues to impress (12:50) Jalen Duren feels like a lock for All-NBA (18:30) What is our Cavscon level at? (24:03) Are the Knicks just a we...