Shots Aside

Welcome back, Today Alex and Matt get into looking at the East and West outlook as we approach 10 games into the season. Later on, they discuss team Win totals, betting spreads for Fridays games, and our new lightning Pick em' game in which one fan will have the chance to win a prize if they have the highest win percentage out of the questions asked over the next 4 rounds. Post your answers in the comment section below. We will list our picks here and on Twitter (X). And as always, have a great rest of your week.
 
Betting Lines for Friday: Hornets +4.5, Knicks -2.5, Pistons +9.5, Celtics -4.5, 76ers -1, Kings -2, Pelicans +1, Magic +3, Suns -2.5, Lakers -3.5, Clippers -6.5
 
Lightning Pick Em' Friday Question Answers:
1. Alex: Mark Williams   Matt: Giannis Antetokounmpo
2. Alex: Wizards     Matt: Wizards
3. Alex: Trae Young      Matt: Tyrese Maxey
4. Alex: 76ers     Matt: 76ers
5. Alex: Cavaliers     Matt: Pistons
6. Alex: Raptors       Matt: Celtics
7. Alex: Raptors        Matt: Celtics
8. Alex: Kings         Matt: Spurs
9. Alex: Kings         Matt: Kings
10. Alex: Magic       Matt: Bulls
11. Alex: 2        Matt: 3
12. Alex: Yes      Matt: Yes
13. Alex: Over     Matt: Over
14. Alex: Rockets     Matt: Clippers
15. Alex: Paul George      Matt: James Harden
 

We're starting a new series in which we review movies that have impacted how we see the sport of Basketball, whether thats classics from our childhoods, or new movies, shows, or documentaries that have given us more insight on players, teams, and the sport of hooping in general. Follow us on this journey to review these films in a better way of understanding them. Comment below on any films you would like to see next. Our first film we look at today is... Like Mike, the 2002 film, directed by John Schultz.
 
In the episode Alex, Adam, and Matt will discuss the actors/actresses involved in the film, the NBA talent involved, soundtracks, things we noticed in the film, along with some fresh new awards to start out this new chapter.

Happy 4th of July! Today the Shots Aside crew discusses all the moves to this point in free agency.

In part 2, Matt and Alex talk Gradey Dicks fashion statement in this years draft along with how the draft turned out for every team. They discuss who won the draft and some losers as well. Later in the episode the crew talk the top free agents in the class of 2023 that will open up today at 5pm central time. To end the show, we take a look at 4 trades that have already happened and the impact on the new CBA rule that will cost teams to lose good players for minimal return. 

In Part 1, Matt and Alex recap the NBA finals, and discuss the top ten draft picks in this years NBA draft. check out part 2 when they get into the rest of the draft, a free agency look ahead on who will be the main contenders in this years free agents, along with some trades that have already happened due to the new CBA rules limiting cap capabilities for teams. 
 

The boys are back talking the recap of game 4, preview the possibilities of a game 5, and look at other nba news circling around the NBA.  

Alex recaps game 3 of the Finals while taking a look at some nba news revolving around CP3 and the Suns, A Trade with the Nuggets and Thunder, and Tyler Herro's availability. Later in the episode he discusses the main points on how Denver got in done in Miami, some interesting storylines for both teams, and finally Game 4 preview.
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Recap of Game 2's 111-108 Miami Heat victory
Tyler Herro Injury update
Game 3 Preview
plus more nba news

Alex, Adam, and Matt are back giving predictions, thoughts, and takes on what they saw in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals, along with a look ahead into Game 2 and the rest of this Series.
 
Apologies for the quality on this first episode back, Game 2 recap will sound much better. Thank you for everyone who listens to the Shots Aside Podcast, make sure to like and follow if you enjoy the content, and we'll see you on the next one. PEACE!

The trio is back with Adam giving his takes on the Suns explosive win vs the Nuggets. Alex, Matt, and Adam start the show off with a bet on who makes it out of the Western Conference. Going with all the current NBA storylines, stay tuned for the end of the show when Matt brings back the Lightning Round to see who takes home the NBA questions Championship.