Droppin' Dimes

Ep 13: First two games of each conference finals, plus high or low tops?

What an exciting start to the conference finals, a double overtime game, a 22 point 4th quarter comeback. Doug and Mike talk about it all as well as the adjustments made in the 2nd game and the counters to those. Along the way we talk important subjects, like a Droppin' Dimes Drinking Game, High Tops vs Low Tops, an embarassing basketball injury related story from Michael's youth, and of course all the James Harden haterade you can handle. We end the pod with Doug's Lefty-Lean-in, talking about famous Left Big Men from the past. Hope you enjoy Lucky #13. https://droppindimes.riverside.com Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and a Droppin' Dimes Drinking Game 02:59 Knicks vs. Cavs: Series Analysis 09:07 Coaching Decisions and Strategies 12:07 Cavs' Struggles and Knicks' Chemistry 24:20 Spurs vs. Thunder Game Highlights, Wimby vs. Chet 31:15 Hartenstein and Ponytail gate 38:00 High Tops vs Low top shoes 58:33 Left Lean In: Famous Left-handed Big men Keywords: #jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Ep 12: Pistons/Cavs Game 7 and Conference Finals Previews

Michael and Doug break down the Pistons/Cavs Game 7 including how the Cavs were able to overcome another awful performance by Harden in an important game. Then they preview they discuss and predict the Knicks/Cavs Conference Finals matchupincluding the topic of which team's big men will have the upper hand, Kat, OG, and Mitchell vs Mobley and Allen. Then the same with the big Spurs/Thunder matchup that we've all been waiting for. Lastly they end with some MVP voting discussion, and a Lefty-Lean-in on the impactful left handers to look for in the conference finals. Enjoy! Timeline: Pistons/Cavs Game 7 Analysis - 4:12 Semifinals Predictions Review - 29:01 Eastern Conference Finals Preview, Cavs vs Knicks - 31:05 Western Conference Finals Preview, Spurs vs Thunder - 54:20 Lefty Lean In - 73:30 Keywords: #jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Ep 11: Game 5s, NBA Trivia time, and a Draft of the best remaining players in the NBA Playoffs

Mark Neighbors is back and we break down game 5 of the Pistons and briefly touch on the rest of the weeks games which leads to a discussion of LeBron/Jordan comps from Jordan's Wizards time vs LeBrons Lakers playoff run. Then Mark tests Michael's NBA knowlege, with a look back at the 2002 conference finalists. Then we draft two teams of 8 from the top remaining players. And end with our predictions for Friday night. Podcast Website [https://droppindimes.riverside.com] Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Team Updates 05:34 Cleveland's Comeback and Detroit's Struggles 08:30 Player Analysis: Harden, Mobley, and Struess 22:29 Wemby's Dominance and Timberwolves' Struggles 28:11 Lakers' Playoff Performance and Key Players 33:19 LeBron vs. Jordan: A Generational Debate 41:45 Best Remaining Players Draft 01:02:51Game Predictions: Analyzing Upcoming Matches Keywords: #jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Ep 10: NBA Draft Lottery Results, Knicks Sweep, and All-NBA selections | May 11, 2026

Michael and Doug recap the Wizards Draft Lottery win and who they should draft, and take a look at the other big winners and top draft prospects, and the epic fail by the Pacers. Then they comment on the Knicks Sweep and Timberwolves/Spurs game 4. Lastly, they give their overdue all-nba selections. Keywords: #jamesharden #nbaplayoffs #nbaplayoffs2026 #sportsbetting #detroitpistons #sanantoniospurs #minnesotatimberwolves #lalakers #lakersnation #lakers #okcthunder #76ers #76ersbasketball #newyorkknicks #nyknicks #knicks #cavs #cavsnation

Ep 9: Game 3 breakdowns, and Knicks and Thunder deep dives with Mark Neighbors

We bring on my longtime friend to talk NBA playoffs, Mark Neighbors, who'd sitting pretty now as both an OKC and Knicks fan. Mark has some great insight on Mike Brown's coaching job for the Knicks vs Thibodeau, and what the Knicks are doing to slow down Tyrese Maxi. We also review every game 3, including all the fun calls from the Pistons/Cavs game, and Mark gives his take on what OKC should do with J-Dub in the offseason given various outcomes of the playoffs. Lastly, Mark chimes in with his lottery karma. Hope your team did well, Listeners, Happy Mother's Day