TrueHoop

Henry Abbott

Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.

  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Nikola Jokic is unfair, Wolves, Thunder and Pacers on the brink of elimination, and Bronny James

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • David's article on what to do if you draft Bronny James
    • The Celtics advance to their third straight Eastern Conference finals, is all ok in Boston?
    • What's next for the Cavaliers?
    • The Mavericks have the Thunder on the brink of elimination
    • How unfair is Nikola Jokic?
    • Will the Pacers vs. Knicks series go to a Game 7?
    • Top 5 playoff performers

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    16 May 2024, 5:26 pm
  • 57 minutes 43 seconds
    The Nuggets fought back, the Knicks are broken, and the young Thunder face adversity

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Nuggets have evened their series with the Timberwolves. What's worked the last two games for the defending champs?
    • The Knicks are falling apart, literally. Heavy minutes and injuries are taking a toll and the Pacers have evened the series. Can the Knicks fight back?
    • The Celtics rebounded after a loss in Game 2 and should make quick work of the Cavaliers en route to the Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Kristaps Porzingis injury ultimately hurt the Celtics?
    • The Mavericks are up 2-1 on the young Thunder, who are facing playoff adversity for the first time. How will they respond in a pivotal Game 4?

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    13 May 2024, 5:10 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Can the Pacers match the intensity and physicality of the Knicks?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Nikola Jokic's third MVP
    • Hornets hire Charles Lee as new head coach, are things changing for the better in Charlotte?
    • The Knicks lead the Pacers 2-0 and David thinks one team plays like their hair is on fire, the other like a day at the beach
    • Wolves have the defending champs in a vice grip and the series might be over
    • The Thunder haven't lost a playoff game yet, is David a believer?
    • Top-5 playoff teams and performers

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    9 May 2024, 5:33 pm
  • 54 minutes 21 seconds
    Are the Nuggets in trouble?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Cavaliers outlasting the Magic in Game 7. What's next for Orlando and does Cleveland have a shot against Boston?
    • Are the Pacers mature enough to beat the Knicks? Will the Knicks run out of gas?
    • Should the defending champion Nuggets be worried? What specific problems do the Wolves present and can the Nuggets overcome with a hobbled Jamal Murray and no bench?
    • How can the Thunder stop Luka and Kyrie? Can the Thunder out athlete the Mavericks?


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    6 May 2024, 4:26 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Can anyone stop the Celtics? Can the Wolves and Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Celtics dismantling of the Heat. Can anyone stop this juggernaut on their way to the finals? How concerning is the Kristaps Porzingis injury?
    • The Mavericks are in the driver's seat, can the Clippers come back down 3-2?
    • The Knicks lose a heartbreaker in Game 5 to the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey was incredible, can he extend that series, or will the Knicks close it out in Philly?
    • David was concerned about the Pacers heading into Game 5 and they got blown out. The Bucks are confident and their stars might be returning soon. Is this series going to a Game 7?
    • Jarod wonders if the Thunder are young and "dumb" enough to get to the Western Conference finals?
    • Nuggets finish off the Lakers and play the Wolves in the next round. Can the Wolves pull the upset?
    • Top 5 playoff teams

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    2 May 2024, 5:38 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Is this the playoffs of Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Wolves dismantling of the Suns and the ascending Anthony Edwards. Will he be the best player in the league?
    • Where do the old and expensive Suns go from here?
    • The Pacers have pushed the Bucks to the brink of elimination, but David has a warning for the young Pacers.
    • The Clippers and Mavericks are tied at 2-2 after a wild game with insane shotmaking. How does David advise his clients on how to guard the elite offensive players?
    • The Knicks lead the 76ers 3-1 and Joel Embiid is mad about Knicks fans taking over the arena in Philadelphia. How good and fun is Jalen Brunson?
    • Magic and Cavaliers are tied 2-2
    • The Celtics right the ship and lead the Heat 2-1
    • The Thunder look to sweep the Pelicans
    • Can the Lakers force a game six against the defending champion Nuggets?

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    29 April 2024, 5:41 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra, the inevitable Nuggets, and more playoff observations

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Erik Spoelstra rallying his Miami Heat to win in Boston. What was the game plan?
    • The Nuggets won a thrilling Game 2 on a Jamal Murray buzzer beater, are the Lakers done? David thinks LeBron and AD believe so.
    • The young Thunder have been impressive through two games, how will they do on the road?
    • Knicks are up 2-0 after a "controversial" win at home. What's on tap for Game 3, and is Joel Embiid becoming a liability?
    • The Pacers and Clippers win road games to even their series
    • The Suns might get swept by the Timberwolves
    • Top 5 NBA teams in the playoffs

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    25 April 2024, 5:56 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Playoff Game 1 overreactions, what to expect in Game 2's, and what everyone gets wrong about Rudy Gobert

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Celtics beatdown of the Heat, will Miami get swept?
    • The Pacers played terribly and Damian Lillard was on fire in the first half for the Bucks, did we get that series wrong?
    • The Clippers defended well, James Harden and Paul George were very good, what can the Mavericks do better? Who will step up to help Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving?
    • The Thunder beat the Pelicans in the best game of the weekend. But David saw a lot of bad basketball on the floor.
    • How far could the Magic go in these playoffs, if they had a mature offensive player?
    • Joel Embiid is hobbled and Tyrese Maxey is questionable for game 2 vs. the Knicks. Does Philly have a chance in this series?
    • The Nuggets are inevitable in this series, can the Lakers win a game?
    • Anthony Edwards dominated game 1 vs. the Suns, is it his time?
    • The Wolves' Rudy Gobert is overrated according to some of his NBA peers. David breaks down what many people, including players, get wrong about Rudy.

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    22 April 2024, 6:35 pm
  • 46 minutes 50 seconds
    The 2-for-1 at the end of quarters, 76ers as a dangerous seven seed, and more playoff talk

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The 2-for-1 at the end of quarters in basketball. Is it always the right thing to do?
    • The Lakers beat the Pelicans and will face the defending champion Nuggets in round one. Has anything changed for the Lakers that would suggest they could win the series?
    • The 76ers beat the Heat and will play the Knicks in round one. Should the Knicks be worried? How does Joel Embiid look?
    • The Kings, Pelicans, Bulls and Heat will play for the final two playoff spots
    • Is the Warriors dynasty finally over?
    • On Monday's show Jarod and Henry Abbott made David pick playoff winners before he did his homework. Now that he's done studying, has he changed his mind?

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    18 April 2024, 6:05 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    The Way Too Early Definitive Play-In And Playoff Predictions

    On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Tom Thibodeau's aversion to resting players
    • Jarod goes on a rant about "suckerific" behavior from NBA teams ahead of the playoffs
    • David rants about defense not being valued in the NBA MVP award voting
    • Early read and predictions on:
    • Lakers vs. Pelicans
    • Warriors vs. Kings
    • Heat vs. 76ers
    • Hawks vs. Bulls
    • Pacers vs. Bucks
    • Cavaliers vs. Magic
    • Suns vs. Wolves
    • Mavericks vs. Clippers

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    15 April 2024, 6:29 pm
  • 56 minutes 55 seconds
    Crazy playoff scenarios, the struggling Bucks, the inevitable Celtics, and Dawn Staley

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • A loyal TrueHoop listener "asks Coach Thorpe" who will be the next star young coach in the NBA like the Thunder's Mark Daigneault? To submit a question to ask Coach Thorpe send it to [email protected]
    • Who will be the west's no. 1 seed? The Wolves and Nuggets play each other this week in a game that might decide. The Thunder's remaining four games are at home, will they grab the top spot?
    • The Bucks have lost four in a row and seven of their last ten. Are they in trouble?
    • What did David see with the Celtics off the court that gives him supreme confidence in them on the court?
    • Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks are national champs, and Caitlin Clark finished her remarkable career without a title, what does it all mean?

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    8 April 2024, 5:40 pm
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