Playoff Comeback or Collapse?! NBA Breakdowns With Fred Katz and Adam Mares. Plus, a Draft Lottery Preview With J. Kyle Mann.

The Zach Lowe Show

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Basketball, Sports

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 108 minutes

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As the shocking NBA playoffs continue, Zach is joined by Fred Katz to discuss what went down in Boston last night (1:07), as well as the Warriors' game plan without Steph Curry tonight (30:00) and more surprises in the Pacers-Cavs series (41:04). Then, an NBA draft lottery interlude with J. Kyle Mann (53:36): They touch on everything from the 76ers' nerves to under-the-radar draft prospects. Finally, Adam Mares joins Zach to discuss the 1-1 series tie between the Nuggets and Thunder and what to expect going forward (1:24:27). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Fred Katz, J. Kyle Mann, Adam Mares Producers: Jesse Aron, Chris Wohlers, Oscar De La Luz, Bobby Wagner The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:14.6	All right, coming up on an absolutely loaded Zach Lowe show.
1:21.1	Oh my God, Nick Celtics, Steph's injured, calves, collapse, Indiana comeback.
1:26.4	We got Fred Katz, we got Adam Morris, and we got Jake Kyle Amanda preview the draft lottery,
1:27.9	which yes, is coming up on Monday.
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1:46.2	Welcome to the Zach Lowe show where the wildest second round in recent NBA playoff history rolled on last night.
1:49.1	Fred Katz from The Athletic, how are you?
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