On the NBA Beat

A show bringing you nuanced perspectives on the NBA's most important stories, hosted by USC alums Aaron Fischman, Joshua Jonah Fischman and Loren Lee Chen. Find us on our website at OnTheNBABeat.com or our Twitter page (@OnTheNBABeat).

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On the NBA Beat Ep. 35a: Andy Liu: Warriors Should “Put Draymond at Center, Speed Everything Up” vs. Thunder

Posted May 18, 201600:33:33

The mighty, 73-win, defending champion Golden State Warriors squandered a 13-point halftime lead, as the Oklahoma City Thunder stole Game 1 at Oracle...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 34a: The Hawks’ Tall Task Against the Cavaliers Featuring Lang Whitaker, Jacob Rosen

Posted May 4, 201600:35:47

Although the Hawks put a mighty scare into the Cavaliers after storming all the way back from 18 down, Cleveland ultimately hung on to take the series...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 33a: How Do Raptors Overcome “Ghosts of Playoffs Past” With Joseph Casciaro, Ben Gibson

Posted April 26, 201600:32:15

With the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers deadlocked at two games apiece, there's ample anxiety around the Raptors and their fan base. And it's only...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 32a: How Do Hornets Bounce Back Against Heat With Josh Baumgard, Nick Denning

Posted April 20, 2016

Coming off a Game 1 shellacking, the Charlotte Hornets could really use a Game 2 upset against the talented Miami Heat, who are clicking on all cylinders. Nick...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 31a: Michael Levin: Sixers’ Jerry Colangelo “Emerged as a Tremendous Snake”

Posted April 15, 2016

A flurry of activity surrounded the Philadelphia 76ers front office during the final week of the regular season, beginning with the resignation of GM...