The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby to talk about the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks. They break down what led to Victor Wembanyama’s success, what Jalen Brunson needs to change, their thoughts on the president’s attendance, and what they thought of the officiating. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:28) Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby join the show! (8:34) Wemby attacked the rim early (18:53) The Knicks need Karl-Anthony Towns to be more aggressive (22:23) Let’s talk about the officiating (30:51) Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compete against social media? (47:21) Mikal Bridges got in foul trouble and couldn't find a rhythm (55:06) On the president attending the game (1:13:04) Brunson is playing hero ball Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA:registered: COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:31) A very intense Game 1(06:23) Wemby's worst game of the year?(09:16) Hart's impact(10:16) Spurs need to make adjustments(13:29) How can the Spurs get Wemby better possessions?(18:33) Spurs should match Wemby's minutes with Brunson(28:36) Fox is a looming issue(41:09) Best officiated game of the year?(44:50) Knicks have sports magic(58:28) Extras around the league Host: Zach LoweGuests: Stan Van GundyProducers: Jonathan Frias and Michael SzokoliSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®️ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to breakdown the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs, before Andrew Schlect joins to discuss what's next for the Thunder. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:37) Finals are set, welcome fairweather fans(06:16) OG defending Wemby(15:00) Mitchell Robinson could swing the Finals(28:22) How will the Knicks attack the Spurs(45:09) Will we see OG at center?(47:08) Transition game(50:39) Finals predictions(58:58) Andrew Schlect joins!(01:00:26) Two extremes for OKC(01:08:15) Will OKC chase Giannis?(01:15:50) Why did Chet vanish?(01:18:07) OKC's roster construction Host: Zach LoweGuests: Mo Dakhil and Andrew SchlectProducers: Jonathan Frias, Michael Szokoli, Oscar De La LuzSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Mike Breen to discuss the Knicks' run, his most iconic calls, and how he’ll approach the NBA Finals this year. Then, Mo Dakhil joins to break down how the Thunder beat the Spurs defense in Game 5 and what each team needs to do to win Game 6. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Mike Breen joins the show! (4:50) What will you remember from the Knicks' run to the Finals? (13:00) Random list of alums it would be cool to see at the Finals (24:51) What are your memories of last year’s Eastern Conference finals? (37:23) On the double-bang Curry shot (45:28) Do you approach this Finals any differently with the Knicks being in it? (47:49) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (50:19) Thoughts on Wemby’s Game 5 performance (1:01:26) How have the Thunder beaten the Spurs defense? (1:17:05) I expect Wemby to come out like a man possessed Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Mike Breen and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the Knicks pushing the Cavaliers to the brink. They discuss what has made the Knicks so good, look back at how this team was assembled, and break down what’s gone wrong for Cleveland. Then, they reveal what they’ll be watching for in Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:19) Michael Pina joins the show! (5:56) The Knicks could win the title even against the Thunder (10:42) The Knicks built a better team around their small guard than the Cavs (19:11) Let’s take a deeper look at how this Knicks team was built (25:12) This may have been Harden’s worst defensive performance (26:32) Does Cleveland have any chance to come back? (29:33) What to watch for in Thunder-Spurs Game 4. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to recap the incredible Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. They break down their favorite plays, share adjustments that can be made, and project what the rest of the series might look like. Then, they preview the Eastern Conference finals before revealing their winners and losers of the postseason so far. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (5:32) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1 (13:15) The plays Zach wants to embed in his brain forever (16:27) Wemby makes the Curry-like 3 in overtime (22:49) Jalen Williams misses a relatively open 3 (33:09) SGA can’t score on the two-on-one break (43:44) Big-picture thoughts on this series (58:37) The Thunder's D was good enough that they just need to score (1:04:25) Knicks-Cavs preview (1:16:53) Winners and losers of the postseason Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the T-Wolves-Spurs series and what will come of Wemby's elbow to Naz Reid. Next, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss the NBA draft lottery results. Finally, Fred Katz joins to discuss the Knicks sweeping the 76ers and who is the better matchup for them in the ECF. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:17) Jon Krawczynski joins!(04:27) Past elbowing comparisons(08:48) Should Wemby be suspended?(12:31) Ayo's catch(14:00) What adjustments can Minnesota make?(30:30) Jonathan Givony joins!(34:17) Lottery's biggest winners(43:27) Peterson going no. 1?(01:00:43) Lottery's impact on Giannis and Brown trades(01:12:31) Fred Katz joins!(01:14:49) Knicks sweep Philly(01:28:19) OG's injury status(01:37:58) ECF potential matchups Host: Zach LoweGuest: Jon Krawczynski, Fred Katz, Jonathan GivonyProducers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices