Jalen Williams's and Wemby’s Injuries, Game 3 Previews, and Mets Corner!
4/23/20262 hr 5 min
Zach is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to dive into the NBA playoffs and share which teams have the edge in their series. Then, Shea Serrano comes on to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and what basketball means to him. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for a somber edition of Mets Corner. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:20) Steve Jones Jr. joins the show! (4:03) When do the Thunder need Jalen Williams back? (7:48) Was the officiating as bad as Devin Booker says? (15:04) If you like offense, Detroit-Orlando is not the series for you (22:29) Adjustments that Orlando now needs to make (29:27) Let’s move on to Rockets-Lakers Game 3 (36:57) The Rockets’ offense shows flashes but has no consistency (42:50) Let's finish up with Sixers-Celtics (50:05) Did Game 2 feel like the Celtics fell into bad habits? (56:18) Shea Serrano joins the show! (1:02:53) Let’s talk about your Game 1 experience (1:06:25) On being able to share these experiences with your dad (1:21:28) When the Spurs are good San Antonio is alive (1:30:18) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey! (1:32:49) I’m sick of being embarrassed as a fan (1:51:30) Steve Cohen should delete his Twitter Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Steve Jones Jr., Shea Serrano, Sean Fennessey Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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