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Dave DuFour and Fred Katz take a look at the most interesting potential playoff matchups and what problems may arise. Then, the guys react to Fred's All-Surprise Team, discuss the defensive improvement of Jalen Duren, and the Most-Improved award.Read Fred's article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147351/2026/03/26/nba-surprises-jalen-duren-nickeil-alexander-walker-ryan-rollins/Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to incredible overtime comeback by the Wolves and the returns of Joel Embiid and Paul George for the 76ers. Then, Jay King joins the show after Boston's impressive win over Oklahoma City to discuss their status as title contenders, Jayson Tatum's progress, and Jaylen Brown's MVP case.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour discuss who has the biggest slice of pie in the contender pie chart.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Player's Association complaints about the Bucks shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Player Participation Policy's 65-game rule. Then, Carter Rodriguez from the Chasedown Podcast joins Dave to dive deep into the Cavs post-deadline success, the James Harden experience, and why Donovan Mitchell may be a target in the playoffs.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Carter RodriguezExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the return of Jalen Williams for the Thunder, the Victor Wembanyama problem, and the Rockets wasting a 40-point night from Kevin Durant. Then, Dan Woike joins the show to discuss the Lakers improvement since the break and Luka's MVP case.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, his chances of passing Kareem, and the Thunder getting healthy. Then, the gang takes a look at the Lakers winning streak, the Hawks rise to the 6 seed, and Boston’s dominance with Jayson Tatum.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball plus their Good, Bad, and What in which they talk about the Nuggets nose diving, the tanking teams that deserve the number one pick, and a weirdly cold stretch for 2 players. In part 2, Stephen Pridgeon-Garner of PHNX joins to discuss the Suns and how they have been this successful this season, potential offseason moves, and what could happen if they make the Playoffs. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Stephen Pridgeon-GarnerProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton

Dave DuFour and Brian Geissinger react to some of the fun moments from the NCAA tournament, discuss Cade Cunningham's season ending injury, and the fall out from the NBA's 65-game rule. Then, the guys discuss the Hornets win over the Magic, the top half of the East, and why Boston is the team to beat.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Brian GeisingerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver