Posts Tagged ‘Basketball’

No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 17): Should the Surging Toronto Raptors Scare the Cavs? – 2/1/16

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

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Since the start of the NBA season, the Eastern Conference has had one main unanswered question: Will anyone pose a threat to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on their road to the Finals? With the Toronto Raptors on an 11-game winning streak as of this writing, they seem to be a potential answer to that riddle.

The No Look Pass podcast spent a week watching the Raptors in an attempt to better gauge that very thing. The hosts will also discuss potential All-Star snubs, and teams who may be one piece away from contention.

Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 16): The Terrible Yet Entertaining Minnesota Timberwolves

Monday, January 25th, 2016

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On their continuous journey across the NBA, the No Look Pass podcasts makes a pitstop in Minnesota to visit with the young Minnesota Timberwolves. With two #1 picks in a row in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Wolves look to be on their way to a successful rebuild. How do vets like Ricky Rubio and Kevin Garnett help or hurt this journey? Is KAT a good nickname? Who is their Batman and who is their Robin?

Also, with the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs ready to showdown for the first time this season, the hosts will continue their argument on who is atop the NBA ladder, and break down the match up.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 15): The Miami Heat Are The Eastern Conference X-Factor – 1/19/16

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

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The No Look Pass Podcast continues their stops around the NBA with the Miami Heat, and the hosts attempt to untangle their mysterious up and down season. Is Dwyane Wade still the Heat's best player? Does Hassan Whiteside help or hurt their chances? How many white guys is too many white guys in your rotation?

Plus, the San Antonio Spurs continue to silently demolish the entire NBA, and it is finally time to give them their fair due.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 14): Are the OKC Thunder Title Contenders? – 1/4/16

Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

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As the Kevin Durant free agency looms, the OKC Thunder are off to an impressive start to their 2015-2016 campaign. What will it take to keep KD in OKC? Why can't Billy Donovan use his biggest advantage personnel wise?

Also, can anyone challenge the Cavaliers in the East, and how are the Spurs STILL underrated? As usual, the hosts will bring you the best and worst performers of the fantasy basketball week.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 13): RIP Grit N’ Grind, Remembering The Memphis Grizzlies

Wednesday, December 30th, 2015

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As the NBA continues to transition to the "pace and space" strategy, the NLP Podcast wants to remember one of their favorite eras of basketball, the Grit N' Grind Memphis Grizzlies. With Zach Randolph and Tony Allen now coming off the bench, where do the Grizzlies stand in the suddenly weaker Western Conference?

Along with that, the hosts will have a chance to replace one of their preseason playoff picks, and will discuss what is going wrong with the Phoenix Suns.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 12): Can Damian Lillard be the Portland Trailblazers Alpha?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

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In episode 12 of The No Look Pass Podcast, the hosts discuss their week spent with the Portland Trailblazers. Can Damian Lillard be a team's best player? Why can't you knock Lillard's hustle? Are the Blazers the best bad team in the league? All of those questions, along with some on-court observations will be answered.

With a quarter of the NBA season in the books, there are already fan bases who should not be planning their vacations around their teams come playoff time. The fellas will eliminate a few teams from contention.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 11): Is the Orlando Magic Rebuild Complete? – 12/13/15

Monday, December 14th, 2015

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For host Andy Flint, it has been a long time coming for his favorite NBA basketball team, the Orlando Magic. Keep in mind: He roots for the Detroit Lions in football, so the man knows misery. However, the young Magic have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the overall improved Eastern Conference. Should Victor Oladipo come off the bench permanently? Is Scott Skiles the mediocre team whisperer? Is Aaron Gordon black or white? The fellas will tackle all of these important questions, and try to keep Andy from having an on-air fangasm.

No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 10): Is Draymond Green Top 10? Indiana Pacers Top 2?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

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In episode 10 of The No Look Pass Podcast, the fellas discuss their week with the surprising resurgence of the Indiana Pacers. Is Paul George a superstar? Are the Pacers the second best team in the Eastern Conference? Why does George Hill look like Sisqo?

Along with that, Draymond Green's role on the Warriors is undeniable, but is he really one of the 10 best players in the NBA? The hosts will discuss, and will tell you about some teams they still believe in despite slow starts.

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 9): Phoenix Suns – NBA’s Best Backcourt?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

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The No Look Pass Podcast is back for episode 9, where hosts Frank Santos and Andy Flint continue their journey around the NBA, stopping in Phoenix to spend some time with the Suns. Among the questions they have: Are Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight the best backcourt in the NBA?

Plus, the fellas owe some apologies to teams and players they were skeptical of in the preseason that have proven them wrong (yes, that does happen occasionally!), and back by popular demand: Another game of "Assist or Turnover."

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No Look Pass Podcast (Episode 8): A Week With The Sacramento Train Wrecks

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

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The No Look Pass Podcast is back for another week with their "While You Were Watching TNT" segment, featuring DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings. We have one question: "Are you not entertained?"

The fellas also play a game of "Assist or Turnover", with some early season storylines, including whether Kristaps Porzingis is the best thing to happen to basketball in the last 60 years.

Listen to archived episodes of The No Look Pass Podcast at WRSPN.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @NLPPodcast