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We were wrong, and we're sorry. Dan and Grant go through the one thing they got most wrong about EVERY team in the NBA this season. TIMESTAMPS ⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:29 - Atlanta Hawks9:17 - Boston Celtics 12:46 - Brooklyn Nets16:34 - Charlotte Hornets20:01 - Chicago Bulls23:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers31:17 - Dallas Mavericks34:46 - Denver Nuggets36:08 - Detroit Pistons39:14 - Golden State Warriors42:29 - Houston Rockets44:48 - Indiana Pacers47:43 - Los Angeles Clippers49:24 - Los Angeles Lakers51:28 - Memphis Grizzlies53:24 - Miami Heat56:58 - Milwaukee Bucks1:00:42 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:05:05 - New Orleans Pelicans1:09:27 - New York Knicks1:12:14 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:15:12 - Orlando Magic1:20:34 - Philadelphia 76ers1:23:25 - Phoenix Suns1:27:54 - Portland Trail Blazers1:30:29 - Sacramento Kings1:37:45 - San Antonio Spurs1:40:30 - Toronto Raptors1:43:12 - Utah Jazz1:45:52 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss the future of the Golden State Warriors and what direction they might travel over the offseason. After that, it's STAT PADDING GUESS-A-PLAYER TIME.  TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:44 -  Where do the Golden State Warriors go from here?24:15 - GUESS THAT PLAYERSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant analyze the final two matchups for the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs: The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Boston Celtics vs. the Miami Heat. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:05 -  Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans preview8:58 - Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat previewSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant catch up on some news and react to the Zion Williamson injury before previewing ALL SIX 2024 FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SERIES that are set in stone. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO4:26 - Jontay Porter banned12:15 - Jordi Fernandez to the Brooklyn Nets15:56 - Kevin Young 17:47 - Zion Williamson injury, Jimmy Butler injury27:47 - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns preview39:17 - Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers preview51:39 - Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers preview1:01:53 - New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview1:13:16 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers preview1:25:48 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic preview1:34:46 - STAT PADDING1:43:00 - GUESS-A-PLAYERSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan joined Miroslav Cuk (@MiroslavCuk) from DNVR Nuggets' Serbian Corner (@SerbianCorner) to discuss Nikola Jokic, the NBA MVP discourse and their confidence level in the Denver Nuggets entering the playoffs. CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE HERE. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO4:26 - Nikola Jokic's MVP case, The overall NBA MVP discourse12:41 - Concerns, surprises, questions for the Denver Nuggets as they begin their NBA title defenseSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant review which NBA teams exceeded their projected win totals the most, and which teams missed theirs by the widest margin. Then, they unveil their own win-total records. (Spoiler: They're not pretty.) TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:02 - Biggest overachievers22:51 - Biggest underachievers40:28 - Full win-total results for every team, bouncing around the league47:34 - Dan and Grant's win total record, Which listener won our win-total contest?49:02 - STAT PADDING (Guess That Player!) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant drop their picks for All-NBA, All-Rookie and All-Defense. Then, they follow this up with some good old fashioned STAT PADDING. (Can you guess that NBA player?!) TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:35 - All-NBA First, Second and Third team picks42:38 - All-Rookie First and Second team picks1:07:42 - All-Defense First and Second team picks1:32:06 - STAT PADDING (Guess-A-Player!)SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL!👇Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knicks-film-school/id1439034317Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NvkAzv8CoU0OCGLnAy4xaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnickFilmSkoolSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant react to some of the latest NBA breaking news items, including the Jrue Holiday extension, the Jontay Porter controversy and Adam Silver's comments about it, the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo, a potential Jason Kidd extension, a possible Rafael Stone extension, Karl-Anthony Towns' return and the Minnesota Timberwolves' ownership drama. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:23 - Jrue Holiday extension7:57 - Adam Silver, Jontay Porter, Does the NBA have a sports betting problem?19:25 - Giannis Antetokounmpo injury23:50 - Should the Houston Rockets extend Rafael Stone?26:09 - Should the Dallas Mavericks extend Jason Kidd?29:58 - The Karl-Anthony Towns return33:11 - Timberwolves ownership controversy (Glen Taylor vs. Alex Rodriguez and Marc LoreSUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL!👇Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knicks-film-school/id1439034317Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NvkAzv8CoU0OCGLnAy4xaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnickFilmSkoolSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan joined Andrew Claudio (@AndrewClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnicksFilmSkool) for a TWO-PART PODCAST in which they discuss the MVP case for Jalen Brunson, expectations for the New York Knicks and the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This is PART 2 of their home-and-home, which focuses on the rise of Brunson and whether the Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers or someone else can bump off the Celtics during the NBA playoffs. LISTEN TO PART 1 OF ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE AND WHEREVER ELSE YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL!👇Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knicks-film-school/id1439034317Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NvkAzv8CoU0OCGLnAy4xaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnickFilmSkoolSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant go through their official 2024 NBA Awards picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Executive of the Year and Clutch Player of the Year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:04 - MVP14:02 - Defensive Player of the Year30:51 - Clutch Player of the Year39:40 - Executive of the Year51:46 - Coach of the Year1:01:56 - Sixth Man of the Year1:11:53 - Rookie of the Year1:24:52 - Most Improved PlayerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant go through their biggest x-factor for every (potential) 2024 NBA playoff team. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - News update1:03 - Intro/Criteria6:01 - Atlanta Hawks9:52 - Boston Celtics12:09 - Chicago Bulls14:03 - Cleveland Cavaliers16:18 - Dallas Mavericks21:29 - Denver Nuggets28:16 - Golden State Warriors30:40 - Houston Rockets33:19 - Indiana Pacers36:31 - Los Angeles Clippers39:05 - Los Angeles Lakers41:32 - Miami Heat43:47 - Milwaukee Bucks46:46 - Minnesota Timberwolves50:11 - New Orleans Pelicans52:25 - New York Knicks57:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:01:19 - Orlando Magic1:03:59 - Philadelphia 76ers1:06:58 - Phoenix Suns1:11:12 - Sacramento Kings1:15:16 - Julius Randle injury, Recalibrating expectations for the Knicks1:28:26 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops (@RedNationHoops) to discuss the Houston Rockets, their late-season surge and what the future could and should hold. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS HERE AND ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:32 - What's behind the recent success?6:17 - What have the Rockets learned about themselves without Alperen Sengun?9:16 - The development of Amen Thompson, the Amen-Alperen dynamic18:17 - How much do we read into Jalen Green's hot streak?24:33 - The improvement of Alperen Sengun30:28 - Jabari Smith Jr. is flying under the radar43:04 - The Cam Whitmore experience50:07 - What's driving Houston's defensive success53:18 - How should the Rockets approach the offseason?1:04:52 - What type of star could/should Houston target if the right opportunity presents itself?1:12:19 - Shout-out Tari EasonSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:44 - Minnesota Timberwolves11:32 - New Orleans Pelicans19:16 - Oklahoma City Thunder29:15 - Phoenix Suns38:50 - Portland Trail Blazers46:02 - Sacramento Kings54:23 - San Antonio Spurs1:00:33 - Utah JazzSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:55 - Dallas Mavericks8:37 - Denver Nuggets14:19 - Golden State Warriors24:10 - Houston Rockets32:27 - Los Angeles Clippers39:12 - Los Angeles Lakers46:56 - Memphis GrizzliesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss which 2024 NBA playoff teams and hopefuls are under the most pressure—using tiers! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:31 - NBA Pressure Index 46:14 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan breaks down his most improved player from NBA team for the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - Atlanta Hawks2:30 - Boston Celtics3:16 - Brooklyn Nets4:44 - Charlotte Hornets6:36 - Chicago Bulls8:09 - Cleveland Cavaliers9:50 - Dallas Mavericks11:09 - Denver Nuggets12:38 - Detroit Pistons14:01 - Golden State Warriors16:03 - Houston Rockets19:34 - Indiana Pacers20:45 - Los Angeles Clippers22:14 - Los Angeles Lakers24:01 - Memphis Grizzlies26:47 - Miami Heat28:27 - Milwaukee Bucks30:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves32:07 - New Orleans Pelicans33:32 - New York Knicks37:46 - Oklahoma City Thunder40:01 - Orlando Magic42:11 - Philadelphia 76ers43:46 - Phoenix Suns45:06 - Portland Trail Blazers48:07 - Sacramento Kings50:48 - San Antonio Spurs52:31 - Toronto Raptors54:21 - Utah Jazz56:19 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:29 - Miami Heat8:42 - Milwaukee Bucks13:56 - New York Knicks 22:30 - Orlando Magic30:13 - Philadelphia 76ers37:19 - Toronto Raptors47:06 - Washington Wizards54:22 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO8:46 - Atlanta Hawks19:09 - Boston Celtics25:18 - Brooklyn Nets31:19 - Charlotte Hornets36:05 - Chicago Bulls41:52 - Cleveland Cavaliers46:51 - Detroit Pistons 53:46 - Indiana Pacers1:01:40 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant are answering questions you have for EVERY team in the NBA. In Part 2 of our Western Conference deep dive, we're covering the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. CHECK OUT PART 1! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:04 - Minnesota Timberwolves 11:08 - New Orleans Pelicans34:02 - Oklahoma City Thunder51:18 - Phoenix Suns55:47 - Portland Trail Blazers59:10 - Sacramento Kings 1:06:56 - San Antonio Spurs1:18:14 - Utah Jazz1:34:49 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Enjoy this sneak snippet from our upcoming episode dropping in which Dan and Grant discuss the intricacies of the New Orleans Pelicans defense. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com