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Game Recognizes Game
Basketball coaches and podcasters Matt Barnes and Chris Hines give listeners the latest in basketball news and analysis, with the in-depth knowledge that only a coach can possess. From Xs and Os to roster construction, no one knows hoops like Game Recognize Game.
Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers make it look easy. Matt thinks the Raptors are frauds.The Spurs got waxed by the Rockets in the first game. Is this the new trend?The Washington Wizards are evenly matched with the Boston Celtics.Utah has a hill to climb to compete with the Golden State Warriors.Los Angeles Clippers: Everything must go! Get tickets to these playoff games! Download the SeatGeek app and use promo code: RECOGNIZE for $20 off your purchase.
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The NBA Playoffs are finally up and running. Most of the series haven't been very entertaining but they are very unpredictable. Leads have been blown and stars have under performed. Chris and Matt discuss the top current headlines in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers have a meltdown. Nate McMilan is at the root of this problem.Milwaukee has been murdering Toronto. Dwayne Casey will be fired at seasons end.Rajon Rondo has broken his thumb. The Boston Celtics might have gotten lucky.David Fizdale has the best player coach relationship with his roster. Hawks are just not competing. We also have the debate: is Dwight Howard a hall of famer? Twitter @SimplyHoopz @Matt_GRG
In this episode hosts Chris and Matt discuss the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs. For the most part, we had some pretty entertaining games. Lebron and the Cavs win their first game but Indiana gave them so problems.The Milwaukee Bucks ran the Raptors out of Toronto.Tony Parker and the Spurs defeated Memphis.Joe Johnson murdered the Clippers on a game winner.The Wizards defeat the Hawks who seemed uninterested.Dame and Cj lit up the Warriors but it wasn't enough. Isaiah Thomas suffered an emotional loss on and off the court.Russell Westbrook and the Thunder got embarrassed by the Houston Rockets. Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoopz and @Matt_GRG
The NBA season is coming to an end. There are still several plots left to unfold. Chris and Matt dive deep into the recent headlines gracing the NBA. The top of the Eastern Conference is still be shook up. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors play a part in this triangle.Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Houston Rockets will be great basketball in the first round. But extremely awkward for whoever loses the MVP award.Are the Clippers done? Is Chris Paul overrated? Does Doc Rivers deserve some blame?Some think the Golden State Warriors are better without Kevin Durant. Westbrook got the triple double record. MVP should be his. Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoopz and @Matt_GRG
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Matt and Chris discuss the recent issues in the NBA and the ending of the college basketball season. The Cleveland Cavaliers loss the number one seed to the Boston Celtics.The San Antonio Spurs will clash with the Houston Rockets in the 2nd round of the playoffs.The usual MVP talk. It's a two man race at this point.Women's basketball should get some respect after that UConn loss.Hosts recap the Final Four. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
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This is the first episode of Game Recognize Game. Chris Hines and Matt Barnes, formerly of The 2 Man Game, are now hosting #GRG. Different show, same great personalities. In this episode hosts discuss the recent NBA and NCAA basketball headlines. Devin Booker drops 70 points. Where does he rank among shooting guards?The Cleveland Cavaliers recently were beaten by the San Antonio Spurs. They still seem to be on the slide.Final Four: Matt and Chris agree that it will be a battle of the Carolinas in the NCAA Championship.Bonus: We debate the best of the worst sports fans. Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoops and @Matt_GRG
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In this episode we have special guest @JHolasHoops to get his take on the recent NBA news. The Los Angeles had a classic hold me back moment.The NBA is having an issue with the resting of players. Is it possible to fix this?James has some strong opinions on the Ball family stock.As NBA fans we hate to see stars go out in losing fashion. Let's hope things change for Dwayne Wade. We end things with the usual MVP discussion. Be sure to follow the hosts on Twitter @Matt_2ManGame and @SimplyHoopz
In this episode of The 2 Man Game we discuss some of the biggest headlines in the NBA. The playoffs are almost here and NBA teams are fighting for their spots. New York Knicks just can't seem to let their love for the triangle go.LaMarcus Aldridge is returning ot the San Antonio Spurs after a health scare. Cleveland Cavaliers will be getting Kevin Love back. Hopefully he finds some confidence.Lavar Ball is creating his own brand for his family. Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoopz @Matt_2ManGame
Hosts Matt and Chris talk everything basketball in this episode. In depth analysis on recent issues with the top NBA teams, a little focus on the teams at the bottom of the league and talent in this year's deep draft. Cleveland suffered another loss on the road to the Houston Rockets. It's time to worry.The San Antonio Spurs will get their hands on the 1st seed in the Western Conference.Tanking isn't the way to build a franchise. It creates a losing culture.The one and done rule is great. Should the NBA make any changes?This draft is deep. Should teams be looking to add or superstar or keep the young talent they have? Thank you for supporting the show! Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoops and @Matt_2ManGame
We are back on The 2 Man Game. The top teams in the NBA have fallen off the wagon recently. Can things get right before the playoffs? The Golden State Warriors are looking bad due to the loss of Kevin Durant. Lebron James is carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers. Could they possibly reach the promised land again?James Harden and the Houston Rockets might be teh scariest team in the playoffs. You should definitely subscribe to the show on iTunes.
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In this episode of The 2 Man Game hosts discuss some of the most recent moves in the NBA. We all know teams get crazy when the trade deadline approaches. Check out their perspectives. The Sacramento Kings made another terrible move by trading away DeMarcus Cousins. Los Angeles Lakers have traded Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets. The Lakers also added Magic Johnson to the front office. His main goal will be to keep their young core in tact. Check out the hosts on Twitter @Matt_2ManGame and @SimplyHoopz
In this episode of The 2 Man Game host Matt and Chris discuss some of the hottest NBA headlines. The New York Knicks are stil on the decline. Is it time to clean house?The Eastern Conference is still a mess. Matt and Chris debate on who comes in 2nd.NBA All-Star weekend is here! Who will win the contest? Please subscribe to The 2 Man Game on iTunes and Stitcher. Follow the hosts on Twitter @Matt_2ManGame and @SimplyHoopz
In this episode of The 2 Man Game hosts Chris and Matt are joined by Vince of the Kings Court Podcast. The Kings have won some important games as of late. Can they make it to the 8th seed?The trade rumors won't ever stop. What moves could the Kings make to improve their roster now? Nobody has made worse decisions in the draft than this franchise. Hosts give their take on what Sacramento should do with their pick. Follow the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoopz and @Matt_2ManGame @VMCenter
In this episode of The 2 Man Game hosts Chris and Matt discuss the headlines of the NBA. John Wall has been playing on another level. Is this the year the Wizards get out of the first round?Jahlil Okafor has been a disappointment so far in the NBA. It's time for the 76ers to part ways.More efficient season? Lebron's 12-13 or Durant's 16-17?Who'd you rather: Markell Fultz or Lonzo Ball? Klay Thompson or Devin Booker? Check out the hosts on Twitter @SimplyHoopz and @Matt_2ManGame
The 2MG Crew takes the negative route this episode.
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Lebron James has been in the media constantly these past few days. The NBA has turned into high school. Charles Barkley and Tristan Thompson say a lot to push the King over the edge.
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Who's more washed: Rajon Rondo or Derrick Rose?
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Worse situation: Fred Hoiberg or Jeff Hornacek?
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Biggest waste of cash: Chandler Parson or Brandon Knight?
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The 2MG crew discusses some of the recent NBA issues.
The Chicago Bulls have had some recent turmoil. All of their team news has hit the media.
The hosts also discuss teams that will likely be contenders in the coming years.
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The 2MG crew speak on some of the NBA headlines. Carmelo Anthony trade talk, Cleveland Cavaliers options and the Golden State Warriors' close wins. Joel Embiid or Karl Anthony TownsNikola Jokic orKristaps PorzingisJabari Parker or Andrew Wiggins Listen to The 2 Man Game on iTunes.
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The 2MG crew discusses the recent Warriors win over Cleveland, the Boston Celtics, and come up with ideas to get the Banana Boat squad together.
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The 2 Man Game crew talk about the Knicks and contrast that with the 76ers. They also start taking Houston seriously as a contender for the Western Conference Championship.
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The 2 Man Game crew puts the Spurs into perspective, and talks about what they would do to stop Rondo, contain Kyrie, and deal with D'Angelo.
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The 2 Man Game crew try to make sense of the great seasons players are having on not so great teams. They also dissect the Clippers situation, and what they can do to catch up to Golden State... if that's possible.
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After a quick update on which coaches have impressed or disappointed them thus far, Chris and Matt give their best shot at how to defend 3 of the best scorers in the NBA: CJ Miles of the Indiana Pacers, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans, and Harrison Barnes of the Dallas Mavericks.
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A double episode about the two teams in the city of Angels:
With Sacramento struggling yet again, NBA fans are wondering: which teams uniform will Rudy Gay play in next?
Next up - are the Lakers for real? Or will the Purple and Gold fizzle down the stretch?
Chris Hines and Matt Barnes Debate on this edition of the 2 Man Game!
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Which NBA teams have played above expectations? Which NBA teams have disappointed? And how do those teams' coaching situations impact their performances? Chris and Matt evaluate the most impressive and the most discouraging coaching performances thus far in the NBA season.
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Matt and Chris discuss the state of the OKC Thunder, and what life after Durant is like for Westbrook and the team - are they playoff bound?
They finish the episode with a discussion of early season MVP contenders. With so many incredible performances through the first 10 games of the season, someone has to come out on top!
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Co-hosts Chris Hines and Matt Barnes continue their conversation, transitioning to a discussion of big men in the NBA: is the classic big man an endangered species? They end the episode with a discussion about how to defend 3 of the premier scorers in the NBA: Ryan Anderson, DeMar DeRozan, and Kevin Love.
The modern NBA is positionless, but that trend is not pointless - it's just point-less. Hosts Matt Barnes and Chris Hines talk about spreading the floor, the increased versatility of the average player, and then end the episode with a discuss about the lack of depth at the shooting guard position.
Basketball coaches and podcasters Matt Barnes and Chris Hines give listeners the latest in basketball news and analysis, with the in-depth knowledge that only a coach can possess. From Xs and Os to roster construction, no one knows hoops like the 2 men running The 2 Man Game.