We’re Going to Game 7!! GAME 7, BABY! Howard Beck on the NBA Finals' Deciding Game, Plus J. Kyle Mann Previews the Draft.

The Zach Lowe Show

The Ringer

Basketball, Sports

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 108 minutes

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Howard Beck joins from Indiana to recap a Pacers blowout and preview a Game 7 (1:54), including how we got here and what to look for on Sunday. Then, the duo give their thoughts on the sale of the Lakers (50:54), including Howard’s recollections from covering the team, before wrapping up with some offseason questions (1:05:09). And to close the show, Zach welcomes in J. Kyle Mann for an NBA draft preview (1:10:47), covering the biggest story lines—from who Philly will select, to the Ace Bailey drama, and much more. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck, J. Kyle Mann Producers: Jesse Aron, Chris Wohlers, Isaiah Blakely 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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0:31.6	Coming up on the Zach Lowe show, it's Friday.
0:35.1	I'm both groggy and wired because in 56 hours or so we are getting the greatest
0:41.5	thing in sports game seven of the NBA finals the indiana pacer's did it again another magical win
0:48.6	and a magical run and everything comes down to one game how Howard Beck and I break it all down.
0:54.8	What happened in game six?
0:56.1	What adjustments are going to come in game seven?
0:58.3	The stakes for both teams.
1:00.2	It's here.
1:01.1	It's awesome.
1:02.2	You all love it.
1:03.1	It's going to be great.
1:04.2	And then because we have to, because other things are going on in the NBA, we're going to talk
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