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BASKETBALL IS RELIGION
by The Ganz and Big Matt
The Ganz and Big Matt are die hard basketball fans who love to talk hoops. Join the guys and their friends as they discuss the many things happening around the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Episodes
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2026/2027 NBA Season Premiere
The Ganz and Big Matt are back for the 2026/2027 NBA Season! They talk about the offseason ownership drama with the Clippers and Lakers. They give their opinions on who will be the risers and fallers for the upcoming season.
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Bron to Philly
The Ganz and Big Matt react to LeBron James deciding to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Can the starting line-up of Maxey, Edgecomb, Brown, LeBron and Embiid deliver the first NBA championship to Philly since 1983?
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2026 NBA Free Agency
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the big transactions of the 2026 NBA Free Agency period including Jaylen Brown being traded to the Sixers for Paul George, Walker Kessler being traded to the Lakers for two first round picks and the Lakers signing Grimes, Mamu and Sexton, They also discuss where...
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The 2026 NBA Draft; Giannis Goes to Miami
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the 2026 NBA Draft, Giannis being traded to Miami, LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota and what type of player the Lakers should go after in free agency.
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Knicks Win First Chip Since 1973
The Ganz and Big Matt react to Game 5 of the NBA Finals where the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win their first championship since 1973.
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The Tip of Manhattan: Knicks One Win Away From Championship
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about one of the most epic games of all time, Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals where the Knicks are now one win away from their first Championship in 53 years.
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2026 NBA Finals: Knicks Take Two
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
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Knicks Party Like It's 1999; Thunder/Spurs go 7
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Spurs and Thunder Western Conference Finals going 7 games, the Knicks making it to the finals for the first time since 1999 and what the Cavs should do after being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The Conference Finals Continue
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the first two games of the conference finals and what the T-Wolves should do this offseason and what constitutes a successful season for teams.
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The Second Round Concludes
Big Matt is joined by the The Ganz and friend of the podcast, Tony, in Las Vegas. They discuss the bets they made in Las Vegas, the Cavs/Pistons series, the Wolves/Spurs series, what the Sixers should do after being swept and mourn the Lakers after the Thunder handled them in four games.
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Second Round Sweeps?
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the four second round series and how three of them might be sweeps except for the Spurs and Wolves. They talk about the Rockets and Celtics and discuss Jaylen Brown's comments on his Twitch stream.
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The First Round Concludes
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Knicks blowout victory, the Celtics on the brink of blowing a 3-1 series lead, the Wolves upsetting the Nuggets, the Cavs and Raptors winning their home games, the Pistons trying to come back against the Magic and the Rockets figuring things out against the Lakers.
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The First Round Continues
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Raptors responding last night, the Knicks not executing down the stretch, the Wolves backing up their trash talk, the Thunder reffing issue, the Pistons responding to their game 1 upset, whether the Sixers win in Game 2 was a fluke, the Blazers having a shot...
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2026 NBA Playoffs Preview
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the LaMelo Ball incident from the Charlotte vs Miami play-in game last Tuesday, the Clippers falling short against Golden State and their future and finally the guys preview the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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The End of the 2025/2026 NBA Regular Season
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the last meeting of the regular season between the Celtics and Knicks last night and potential Eastern Conference playoffs scenarios. With the Western Conference bracket pretty much set, they give their initial thoughts on a Nuggets/Wolves series and…
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Thunder Rock Lakers
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Thunder slaughtering the Lakers 139-96 in Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic suffering a left hamstring injury in the second half, Wemby openly campaigning for the MVP and expectations for the Clippers and Knicks.
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Lakers' 9 Game Win Streak
The Ganz and Big Matt are joined by The Ganz's nephew Cayo to talk about Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. The guys then get into the Lakers' 9 game winning streak, the Clippers up and down March and finally a discussion about enthusiasm vs sportsmanship in youth sports.
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Bam's 83
The Ganz and Big Matt react to Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points last Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. They also talk about the surging Lakers and the Ganz's experience attending the Lakers vs Bulls game last Thursday.
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The Return of Jayson Tatum
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the Lakers and Nuggets game from last night, LeBron becoming all time leader in field goals made, the return of Jayson Tatum to the Celtics and the Magic City Monday promotion by the Hawks.
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Thunder/Nuggets WCF Preview?
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss whether the criticism of Luka Doncic is legitimate or if there are other reason and if the Thunder vs. Nuggets game last night was the preview of the Western Conference Finals. They rank the 2nd and 3rd options for three great teams and react to the NBC bringing back...
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Wemby Saves the All Star Game
The Ganz and Big Matt are back from their own break to talk about All-Star Saturday Night and how Wemby saved the NBA All-Star Game. They preview the final 30 games in the season by putting teams in tiers. They finally discuss solutions to the tanking of lower level teams.
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2026 NBA Trade Deadline Fallout
The Ganz and Big Matt are joined by Rahul to talk about the results of the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline including James Harden being traded from the LA Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and Anthony Davis being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards.
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Young Mavs, Giannis and the Upcoming Trade Deadline
The Ganz and Big Matt reflect on the six year anniversary of Kobe's passing, react to Cooper vs. Kon and the young Mavericks, and discuss potential Giannis trade packages ahead of next Thursday's trade deadline.
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NBA Rivalries Week
The Ganz and Big Matt get into the Lakers win last night over the Mavericks, revisit the Luka trade, what the Warriors do after the Jimmy Butler injury and what is the best current NBA team rivalry.
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LA Teams Trend in Opposite Directions
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss how the Clippers are surging and how the Lakers are struggling. They also talk about the Knicks' rough patch after winning the NBA Cup.
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Point Guards on the Move
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Anthony Davis' recent injury to his hand, Trae Young being traded to the Wizards, potential Ja Morant trade destinations and if you should full court press in youth basketball up 30.
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Iced Out of Atlanta?
Happy New Years from Basketball is Religion! The Ganz and Big Matt are back for the new year to discuss the impact of Nikola Jokic's injury, Trae Young rumors in Atlanta and who's in contention for the play-ins as we near the halfway point in the season.
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Lakers Christmas Collapse
Happy Holidays from The Ganz and Big Matt! The guys get into the Christmas Day games focusing on the Spurs having the Thunder's number and they deep dive into what is going on with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Knicks Win NBA Cup
The Ganz and Big Matt react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and Kawhi Leonard saying he surpassed Kobe Bryant. They continue their conversation from last week regarding Steph Curry vs. LeBron James.
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Lakers Flaws Exposed by Spurs
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the Thunder and SGA's legacy if they finish their legendary season, how LeBron's agent Rich Paul believes the current Lakers are not contenders which was given credence when the Spurs beat the Lakers in the Quarterfinals of the NBA Cup and if Austin Reaves is a tier…
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CP3 Sent Home
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Chris Paul being sent home from the Clippers in the middle of the nights, potential Giannis trade destinations and NBA Cup predictions.
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The Return of the King
Happy Thanksgiving! The Ganz and Big Matt talk about LeBron James' first three games of the season, why the Clippers are playing poorly and who among the Pistons, Raptors or Heat can maintain their standing throughout the season.
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NBA Sees Highest Views in 15 Years
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the reasons why the NBA had it's highest viewership numbers in the last 15 years. They get into Joey and Jessie Buss being fired from their positions with the Lakers and what's going on with the struggling Kings and Clippers.
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Nico Fired
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss the firing of Nico Harrison, the former General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks. There had been an uproar from the Mavericks fanbase to "Fire Nico" since the Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers.
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Luka's Lakers Fast Start
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about last couple games of the MLB World Series and the Lakers getting off to an impressive 7-2 record to start the season.
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Reavesanity?!?
The Ganz is back! He and Big Matt get into this scoring surge from Austin Reaves and if it's sustainable. They touch on the injuries to Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The guys also look at the four remaining undefeated teams in the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls and...
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What the Wemby!?!
Congratulations to the Ganz and his family, who welcomed a baby girl over the week! Big Matt rides solo today as he gets into the first three days of the NBA season highlighted by Victor Wembanyama putting up 40 points in 30 minutes against Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks. He also talks...
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2025-2026 NBA Over/Unders
The Ganz and Big Matt look at the 2025 NBA Over/Unders for the Lakers, Clippers and Knicks and predict if a team will win or lose more games during the regular than the betting markets say they will. They also pick their betting favorites for MVP and the NBA Champion.
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Sciatica LeBron, Skinny Luka and Aspiration Kawhi
Season Premiere! The Ganz and Big Matt are back for season 4 and the 2025-2026 NBA Season! The guys get into LeBron James getting sciatica and potentially missing the first ten games of the season, Luka getting fit and potentially being the regular season MVP and the no-show contract Kawhi…
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Superstars of the 2025 NBA Season
On the season finale of Basketball is Religion, The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Lakers signing Marcus Smart and where they now slot into the Western Conference, Shaq validating Tracy McGrady's comments that he would also win three championships if he switched places with Kobe Bryant, and the VIP...
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Dame Comes Home
The Ganz and Big Matt react to Damian Lillard going back to the Portland Trailblazers, Bradley Beal officially signing with the Clippers and Bleacher Report putting Kobe Bryant at 11 in their Top 100 NBA players of all time list.
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Bronny vs Flagg: 2025 NBA Summer League
The Ganz and Big Matt react to the big match-up between Bronny James and #1 pick Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Summer League, They also get into the trade seeing the Clippers landing John Collins, the Heat getting Norman Powell and the Jazz getting Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson.
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2025 NBA Free Agency
The Ganz and Big Matt discuss NBA Free Agency including DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers, the waiving of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee and the retooling of the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks.
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Thunder Up Top
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2024-2025 NBA Champions. The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton's injury and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy after winning the NBA Finals MVP. They guys also talk about Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets and if they...
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2025 NBA Finals Endgame
The Ganz and Big Matt preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers in Indiana and if Tyrese Haliburton should play with an injured calf. They talk about the massive sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando...
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2025 NBA Finals Continues
The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the NBA Finals and predict Game 4. They also talk about Kevin Durant trade rumors and what the Knicks are doing with their coaching search.
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What the Hali?!? - Reacting to Game 1 of the NBA Finals
The Ganz and Big Matt react to the amazing first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They also discuss Tom Thibodeau being fired as coach of the New York Knicks, Kevin Durant rumors to the Knicks or Spurs and if Chris Paul should go to the Lakers or...
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Thunder Up in the Finals
The Ganz and Big Matt review Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers and look forward to a Game 6 and possible Game 7. They give their flowers to the Oklahoma City Thunder and how they're set up to be the next dynasty.
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The Final Four
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the legendary Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers, how the Wolves can come back in their series against the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP and why NBA fans have a difficult time getting behind the Thunder.
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2025 NBA Conference Semifinals Conclude
The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the final games in the Knicks/Celtics and Thunder/Nuggets series, give their thoughts on the Warriors/Wolves and Cavs/Pacers series and go over the crazy draft lottery earlier this week.
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The Ganz and Big Matt are die hard basketball fans who love to talk hoops. Join the guys and their friends as they discuss the many things happening around the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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