In episode 9, Ben and Spencer recap the Bulls firing Fred Hoiberg and discuss the wild Western Conference playoff race. Headlines 0:00-6:17 Fred Hoiberg firing (Potential coaching candidates, Hoiberg problems, and Bulls future) 6:18-13:43 Warriors talk (Warriors-Raptors recap, KD heating up, and Steph Curry's return) 13:44-18:48 Gordon Hayward back (30-point performance, new Celtics starting five, and Hayward's progression moving forward) 18:49-32:58 Western Conference Playoff Race (Pelicans debate, Rockets/Jazz playoff odds, and Denver heating up) What's Bothering Us (New Segment) 32:59-44:20 DWade jersey farewell tour, Wiggins sucking, and Giannis-Hezonja MVP Race 44:21-48:15 Debating MVP Candidates: Giannis, Kawhi, Embiid, and Curry 48:16-1:03:19 Power 3: Worst NBA Draft Busts Spencer's Picks: Anthony Bennett, Joe Alexander, and Hasheem Thabeet Ben's Picks: Darko Milicic, Adam Morrison, and Greg Oden

Rise & Fire

Episode 9: Fred Hoiberg Firing and Debating the Western Conference Playoff Race

In episode 8, Ben and Spencer recap the Markelle Fultz news and discuss their biggest surprises/disappointments in the NBA this season. The episode also features an 'Unpopular Takes' segment and our 'Power 3' segment where the guys debate the best NBA jerseys of all-time. 0:00-11:03 Intro (Opening Music + Markelle Fultz News) NBA Surprises/Disappointments (11:04-43:37) 11:04-14:14 Utah Jazz (Mitchell struggling, defensive problems, and Crowder playing small-ball 4) 14:15-21:10 Boston Celtics (Offensive struggles, Brown-Hayward lost, and potential AD trade) 21:11-26:43 Russell Westbrook three-point shooting (Resistance to change, shooting struggles, and OKC potential in the West) 26:44-32:40 Luka Doncic (Ability to score, Dallas buying in, and building around Doncic) 32:41-37:42 DeAndre Jordan FTs (78% from the line) 37:43-43:47 Sacramento Kings (Buddy Hield, reviewing Boogie trade, and De'Aaron Fox's development) Unpopular Takes (43:48-1:11:55) 43:48-48:13 Memphis Grizzlies won't make the playoffs (Spencer) 48:14-53:26 LA Clippers won't make the playoffs (Ben) 53:27-1:00:45 LA Lakers will either miss playoffs or get the 8th seed and get swept (Spencer) 1:00:46-1:05:40 Lakers shouldn't trade Brandon Ingram (Ben) 1:05:41-1:11:55 Washington Wizards will make the playoffs (Ben) Power 3: Best NBA Jerseys of All-Time (1:11:56-1:19:51) Spencer's Picks: '98 Pistons throwbacks, Grizzlies throwbacks, and Shaq-Penny Magic throwbacks Ben's Picks: Miami Vice, Raptors VC throwbacks, and Minnesota 'City' jerseys

Episode 8: Markelle Fultz News, NBA Surprises/Disappointments, and Best NBA Jerseys of All-Time

Podcast by Ben Gavlik and Spencer Jennings