48 Minutes

48 Minutes

“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”

Episodes

June 23, 2025 51 mins

0:00 ... Show open ... Bruce Bernstein introduces co-host Michael "World B" Freer and our special guest Dave Wohl, the former player, coach, and general manager.

0:56 ... Dave reflects on the just concluded NBA Finals series between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers.  Dave felt that these two teams may meet again in the Finals at some point.

2:06 ... World B points out that OKC may not even have shown the best version of...

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0:00 .... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel ...

0:33 ... Episode #161 is dedicated to Pat Spencer of the Golden State Warriors

1:23 ... The crew discusses their respective Father's Day celebrations

2:33 ... Pacers/Thunder game 5 discussion ...

3:10 ... Bruce felt the seeds of OKC's game 5 victory were planted on Friday night when they came back late in the game to defeat the Pacers on the road.  And OKC's defense domi...

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0:00 Intro

1:12 Ross introduces special guest Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball

2:07 The Indiana take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a big Game 3 home win

3:34 Is Joe surprised with how the Pacers are finding success against the Thunder?

10:05 Is Game 4 a must win game for the Oklahoma City Thunder?

12:42 Ross asks Joe to reflect on the Western Conference Finals given his ties to Chet Holmgren while also being a huge Wolves fan

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0:00 Intro

1:25 Bruce gives special guest Antonio Davis a proper introduction

2:46 Antonio Davis shares his own memories of the Pacers/Knicks rivalry

6:12 How unique & equally matched the Pacers/Knicks rivalry was in the 90’s

8:39 Antonio gives his thoughts on the most recent Pacers/Knicks series in the Eastern Conference Finals

10:56 Haliburton’s heroic Game 1 buzzer beater & “choke” gesture brought back some memories

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0:00 .... Ross hello and welcome, introduces the panel, and dedicates show #158 to Jack McVeigh of the Houston Rockets who is the only NBA player to wear uniform #58.

1:33 ... Instant reaction to Tuesday night's game #4 of the Knicks/Pacers Eastern Conference Finals playoff series.

2:45 ... Bruce highlights the performances of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Pascal Siakam who were the biggest reasons Indiana took game #4...

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0:00 Intro

1:39 The crew share their thoughts on Sunday’s OKC/DEN Game 7 matchup

4:42 Bruce on why the Thunder have a short turnaround time between Game 7 & WCF Game 1

5:31 How do the Timberwolves stack up against the Thunder in the series

12:26 The crew give their Western Conference Finals series predictions

14:13 Eastern Conference Finals Preview

26:03 The crew give their Eastern Conference Finals series predictions

28:21...

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0:00 ... Ross hello & welcome ... introduces panel and dedicates episode #156 to Stephen Curry for his 56 point game against Orlando in February.

1:23 ... Ross tees up discussion of the Knicks big win over Boston on Monday night, giving NY a 3-1 lead in their playoff series.  World B feels it was one of the most impressive Knicks games in more than two decades.

3:32 ... Bruce felt that even with an 11 point lead at halftime, th...

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0:00 Intro

0:56 Ross provides Bruce & World B with an update on how their 1st Round predictions fared

1:15 What we’ve learned from the 2025 NBA Playoffs thus far

1:26 Bruce on the Northwest Division & James Harden

2:08 World B on the Minnesota Timberwolves

2:43 Ross on JJ Redick, LeBron James, & the LA Lakers

3:47 The New York Knicks steal a Game 1 OT Win in Boston over the Celtics

14:10 Is Game 2 a must win for the Cel...

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April 29, 2025 48 mins

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew.

0:35 ... Episode #154 is dedicated to Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was drafted #54 in the 2021 NBA Draft

1:19 ... Knicks/Pistons discussion which includes a breakdown of the controversial "non call" at the end of game 4 which may have cost the Pistons the series.

3:25 ... Bruce feels like the Pistons should get every 50/50 call in game 5 to try and make up for the non-c...

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0:00 Intro

0:47 World B reacts to Ross’s episode dedication

1:28 The Minnesota Timberwolves with a statement win in Game 1, should the Lakers be concerned?

8:50 Russell Westbrook & the Denver Nuggets secure a huge Game 1 overtime victory over the Clippers

13:41 The Indiana Pacers handled business against the Bucks in their Game 1 home win

17:48 The New York Knicks secured a Game 1 win over the Detroit Pistons

23:19 Any hope for...

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0:00 ... Show open and Ross intros the panel and our special guest Jared Greenberg of TNT Sports and NBA TV.

0:47 ... Ross dedicates episode #152 to the Houston Rockets, who won 52 games this season.

1:08 ... Bruce introduces Jared Greenberg ot TNT Sports and NBA TV

1:49 ... Eastern conference "play in tournament" preview ... Orlando and the Bulls get the 7 and 8 spots

3:02 ... Western conference "play in" previ...

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0:00 ... Bruce welcomes the audience to 48 Minutes and introduces Mike Isenberg, and five time author and 11 time Emmy Award winning producer whose new collaboration with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell is their second book project together.

1:03 ... Mike briefly explains the "double track" method that the Celtics used to win the 2024 NBA Championship.

1:57 ... Some felt that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren't a champion...

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0:00 Intro

1:12 Ross breaks down the “Realistic Expectations” show concept

1:42 Starting out East with the Detroit Pistons

6:02 Do the Milwaukee Bucks stand a chance in the 1st round of the playoffs?

10:30 Do the Indiana Pacers have another surprising playoff run in them?

16:12 The state of the New York Knicks

22:01 Who would Bruce rather face out of the Play-In Tournament? The Magic or Hawks?

29:08 Is it unfair to say it’s Champio...

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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the gang ...

1:14 ... Ross dedicates episode #150 to Zach "Zeebo" Randolph, who wore #50 in his long NBA career.

1:24 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine ...

2:02 ... Bruce introduces tonight's guest, Lakers reporter Ryan Ward

2:40 ... Ryan shares his thoughts on the "Running Point" series on MAX that is based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss

3:58 ... "World B...

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0:00 Intro

1:41 Bruce asks Ross to explain why the show wasn’t recorded Monday night

3:32 Breaking news out of Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is out indefinitely due to a blood clot

6:08 The Boston Celtics franchise has been sold!

10:34 The crew share their brief thoughts on the NBA’s potential expansion team scenarios

11:59 Bruce provides some Boston fan perspective on the Celtics home arena situation

13:10 The Cavs just suffered their...

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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces tonight's panelists

0:44... Episode #148 dedicated to the Houston Rockets, who average 48 rebounds a game

0:56 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read

1:31 .. Bruce introduces special guest Kevin Winter, the veteran ESPN Radio personality

2:35 ... We start out with a robust discussion of the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether they've "Got It."  Kevin sees the Cavs as a team that has...

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0:00 Intro

1:33 Bruce questions Ross’s choice in players for the episode’s dedication

1:57 Bruce introduces special guest NBA reporter Christian Clark

2:51 Is the anger over the Luka trade still burning for Mavericks fans in Dallas?

4:34 Has anyone made sense of why Nico Harrison settled for so little in return for Luka Doncic?

6:06 Are Mavericks fans feeling like the Mavericks might be cursed with all the injuries after trading Lu...

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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome and introduces the crew.

0:35 ... Episode #146 is dedicated to John Konchar, who has worn #46 for his entire career in the NBA.

0:47 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine

1:23 ... The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a season-long roll and the crew breaks down the reasons for their incredible success.  Donovan Mitchell absolutely torched the Boston Celtics once again last Friday night.

7:50 ......

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0:00 Intro

1:33 Victor Wembanyama is out for the season due to a blood clot

5:44 More news out of San Antonio as Head Coach Gregg Popovich won’t be returning to the court as coach this season

8:01 The New York Knicks tough weekend, any legitimate concerns about the Knicks being contenders out East?

15:06 The Jimmy Butler effect in Golden State. Do the Warriors have new life?

18:36 The Play-In Bubble Race in each conference!

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0:04 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces his co-hosts.

0:34 ... Episode #144 is dedicated to the Thunder and Cavs, who lead their respective conferences with 44 wins at the break.

0:47 ... Ross live BetOnLine commercial read

1:20 ... For our YouTube viewers, Bruce is rocking an All-Star hat from the 1996 All Star game in San Antonio where he first crossed paths with future colleague and lifetime pal Tim Legler, wh...

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