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The Dunker Spot

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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

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  • May 4, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min

    That's A Whole Lot of Hartenstein

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest playoff action, discuss Chris Paul's absence, then cap things off with Free Throws.  If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- Lakers/Warriors  20:00 -- Heat/Knicks 32:00 -- Sixers/Celtics 48:00 -- Chris Paul thoughts 52:00 -- Free throws

  • May 2, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Keepin' It 200

    For episode 200, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early second-round thoughts, preview an exciting-yet-confusing Lakers-Warriors series, then briefly discuss where the recently-eliminated Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings go from here. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 1:30 -- Celtics/Sixers 16:00 -- Nuggets/Suns 31:00 -- Knicks/Heat 50:30 -- War

  • Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min

    Get Some Seasoning

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. get you ready for Nuggets-Suns and Knicks-Heat, bounce around the remaining first-round series, then bid adieu to the teams that have been eliminated. If you’d like to join our online Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Nuggets/Suns preview 27:00 -- Knicks/Heat preview 48:30 -- Celtics/Hawks thoughts 54:30 -- Grizzlies/Lakers thoughts 1:

  • Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    Don't Play With Your Heat*

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Brooklyn Nets, briefly look ahead with the Philadelphia 76ers, then check in on the rest of the first round. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 0:40 -- Sixers/Nets closing thoughts 8:20 -- Grizzlies/Lakers 18:50 -- Bucks/Heat 29:00 -- Kings/Warriors 41:20 -- Cavs/Knicks 51:20 -- Celtics/Hawks 56:40 -- Suns/Clippers 1:0

  • Apr 20, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    Who Cares? He's Old

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to every Game 2, giving their primary takeaways, asking key questions, and suggesting possible adjustments heading into the weekend's slate of games.  If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS: 1:00 - Sixers vs Nets 14:00 - Kings vs Warriors 22:00 - Cavs vs Knicks 33:00 - Suns-Clippers 42:00 - Lakers vs Grizzlies

  • Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

    Game 1 Reactions

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to every Game 1 from the weekend, giving their primary takeaways, asking key questions, and suggesting possible adjustments heading into Game 2.  If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS (pod): 1:10 - Sixers vs Nets 11:30 - Celtics vs Hawks 19:00 - Knicks vs Cavaliers 31:10 - Kings vs Warriors 43:30 - Lakers v

  • Apr 14, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min

    Play-In Weigh In, Part 2

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are here to continue getting you ready for the postseason! Topics include: Where the Raptors (1:00) and Pelicans (5:00) go from here; If the Heat can hit the right notes against the Bulls (10:00); Rudy Gobert's potential impact against the Thunder (18:10); What to look for in a potential Heat-Bucks (27:00) or Bulls-Bucks series (28:30); What to look for in a potential Wolves-Nuggets (30:45) or Thunder-Nuggets series (32:30); What openings the Hawks could find a

  • Apr 11, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    Play-In Weigh In, Part 1

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. get you ready for the Play-In Tournament, as well as the playoff series that are currently set in stone. Topics include: How the Heat may attack Trae Young on both ends; How the Timberwolves can adjust without Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid; Zach LaVine’s importance in light of how the Raptors defend and match up; If the Thunder and Pelicans can crowd the paint and bother each other’s stars; How the Nets’ switching could bother the Sixers, and po

  • Apr 7, 2023 · 2 hr 40 min

    Views From The Bottom + Awards Talk

    We have a mega episode! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler to recap both March Madness title games (2:30), then give lasting thoughts on the non-playoff or play-in teams (13:00). Then, Nekias and Steve go through their end-of-season award selections (1:26:30).  If you'd like to join the Dunker Spot online watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot Teams discussed: ORL, WAS, CHA, DET, SAS, HOU, IND, POR Awards, in order: Clutch P

  • Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    Jump Passes Are Good Now

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to talk about his season, Wrestlemania, streaming and more. 

  • Mar 31, 2023 · 2 hr 4 min

    Contender Check-in, Part 2

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. briefly check in on the Clippers' rotation tweaks (1:00), talk through the questions they have about the East's playoff teams (6:00), then end with Free Throws (1:56:00). Teams discussed: MIL, BOS, PHI, CLE, NYK, BKN* If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 28, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    Contender Check-in, Part 1

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr react to the latest news (1:00), talk through the questions they have about West playoff teams (15:00), then end with Free Throws (1:28:00).  Teams discussed: DEN, MEM, SAC, PHX, LAC, GSW If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 24, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

    Play-in Check In, Part 2

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the teams battling for the West play-in spots. If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 21, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min

    Play-in Check In, Part 1

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the teams battling for the East play-in spots. If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min

    Mailbag Madness

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news (Ja Morant, Meyers Leonard, Kris Dunn, Moses Brown), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.  If you ever have basketball questions for us, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min

    What's Wrong With Boneless Wings?

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, bounce around the league with general observations, then cap things off with Free Throws. Teams discussed with time estimates: PHI (17:00), LAC (36:00), GSW (40:00), IND (47:00), DEN (55:00) If you'd like to join the online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 9, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min

    The Beam Team

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN & Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Mark Jones to discuss the Sacramento Kings -- with a little Miami Heat (1:28:00) and MVP talk (1:33:00) at the end.  If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 7, 2023 · 1 hr 59 min

    Home Improvement

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest free agency and injury news (2:00), discuss the latest concerning Ja Morant (17:00), and check in on some playoff teams (24:00) before closing out with Free Throws. Teams mentioned: PHI, MIL, BOS, NYK, GSW, PHX, MIA If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Mar 3, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min

    35 Questions

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest news, give their thoughts on Kevin Durant's Suns debut, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

  • Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min

    Weekend At Lillard's (2023)

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on one of the wildest NBA weekends in recent memory, discuss the teams and players that have stood out to them lately, then bounce around with Free Throws. If you'd like to join our online Dunker Spot watch parties, you can do so with this link: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot