
Blown leads, series adjustments & NBA Draft Lottery preview | The Kevin O'Connor Show
05/09/25 • 104 min
KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are DONE after this one? PLUS - what team would be the absolute dream landing spot for Cooper Flagg on Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery? The guys preview the Lotto that is just a weekend away!
Up next, NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen is back on The KOC Show to talk about how his client Chet Holmgren bounced back to have a great Game 2. What did the Oklahoma City Thunder do different on both ends of the floor to completely neutralize Nikola Jokic? Hanlen also works with Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, calling him "the best passer in the NBA." With the Pacers set to take on the Cavs in Game 3, KOC wants to know, why doesn't he shoot more??
And then, Noa Dalzell and Jack Simone join KOC to break down how the Boston Celtics have fallen into the completely unexpected 0-2 hole vs the underdog New York Knicks. How much of the blame should superstar Jayson Tatum get, and how much of it falls on HC Joe Mazzulla? Find out the answers to all those questions in this awesome KOC Show conversation!
(0:22) Tom Haberstroh joins the show
(0:33) Wolves beat Steph-less Warriors in Game 2
(18:41) NBA Draft Lottery preview
(35:33) Drew Hanlen joins the show
(36:06) Thunder dominate Nuggets in Game 2
(55:10) Pacers take 2-0 lead vs. Cavs
(1:11:57) Noa Dalzell & Jack Simone join the show
(1:12:32) Celtics blow ANOTHER 20-pt lead to Knicks
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KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are DONE after this one? PLUS - what team would be the absolute dream landing spot for Cooper Flagg on Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery? The guys preview the Lotto that is just a weekend away!
Up next, NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen is back on The KOC Show to talk about how his client Chet Holmgren bounced back to have a great Game 2. What did the Oklahoma City Thunder do different on both ends of the floor to completely neutralize Nikola Jokic? Hanlen also works with Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, calling him "the best passer in the NBA." With the Pacers set to take on the Cavs in Game 3, KOC wants to know, why doesn't he shoot more??
And then, Noa Dalzell and Jack Simone join KOC to break down how the Boston Celtics have fallen into the completely unexpected 0-2 hole vs the underdog New York Knicks. How much of the blame should superstar Jayson Tatum get, and how much of it falls on HC Joe Mazzulla? Find out the answers to all those questions in this awesome KOC Show conversation!
(0:22) Tom Haberstroh joins the show
(0:33) Wolves beat Steph-less Warriors in Game 2
(18:41) NBA Draft Lottery preview
(35:33) Drew Hanlen joins the show
(36:06) Thunder dominate Nuggets in Game 2
(55:10) Pacers take 2-0 lead vs. Cavs
(1:11:57) Noa Dalzell & Jack Simone join the show
(1:12:32) Celtics blow ANOTHER 20-pt lead to Knicks
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Stephen Curry out, Anthony Edwards criticized, Cavaliers in trouble and biggest playoff surprises | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Stephen Curry injuring his hamstring and discuss if Jimmy Butler and Draymond can carry the Golden State Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves until Curry returns.
Next, Vince and Dan dissect what went wrong with the Timberwolves and why Anthony Edwards is responsible for the team’s poor performance.
Later, Vince and Dan take a look at the Indiana Pacers’ commanding 2-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers and what are some of the biggest surprises of the playoffs thus far.
(1:02) Stephen Curry out with injured hamstring
(9:24) Can Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green carry the Warriors?
(21:02) How Jimmy Butler has impacted Buddy Hield
(29:25) Indiana Pacers take commanding 2-0 lead against Cavaliers
(40:16) Biggest surprises of the NBA playoffs
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Thunder wearing down Nikola Jokic, Giannis' future uncertain and Michael Jordan joins NBC | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jason Goff react to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets and if Nikola Jokic is starting to wear down.
Next, Vince and Jason give their thoughts on what’s wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers as they face a 3-1 deficit to the Indiana Pacers.
Later, Vince and Jason unpack Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks and Michael Jordan joining NBC Sports.
(2:40) Nikola Jokic looking worn down?
(14:23) Is Shai ready to dominate if necessary?
(17:35) Physicality is back In Playoff Basketball
(25:18) Pacers take commanding 3-1 series lead
(33:00) Bennedict Mathurin, De’Andre Hunter skirmish
(38:32) What team is the best fit for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
(51:53) Will the Warriors dynasty bt the last one we see?
(55:27) Michael Jordan joining NBC
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