No Dunks – NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Bones Is The Wolves' Money, Durant's Scoring Milestone, Fights!

Episode Date: March 23, 2026
Hosts: J. Skeets, Tas Melas, Trey Kirby, JD
Podcast: No Dunks by iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This episode of No Dunks recaps a wild NBA weekend, spotlighting standout team and player performances, dramatic milestones, on-court altercations, and more. The hosts break down the league’s biggest storylines—from a resurgent Wolves squad and Kevin Durant’s scoring achievement to losing streaks and scuffles. Rife with banter, stats, and hilarious detours, the show is a fast-paced, knowledgeable recap for both NBA obsessives and casual fans.

Key Sections & Discussion Points

1. March Madness Check-In

[05:34–08:47]

• Hosts briefly update their NCAA March Madness brackets ("Not bad, not great").
• Skeets laments the loss of a Final Four pick (Florida) and reflects on the difficulty of switching between NCAA and NBA viewing.
• Trey shouts out Keaton Wagler: “To me, the best guy that I’ve seen as a top 10 pick so far.” [06:44]
• Memorable Madness from the weekend: Kentucky vs. Santa Clara, Iowa’s upset over Florida.
• Hilarious riff on player names: "Fogelmeyer. Good to the last drop, they say about that guy." – Trey Kirby [08:39]

2. NBA Weekend Winners: Minnesota Timberwolves & Bones Hyland

[08:47–13:49]

Wolves Snap Boston Drought

• Wolves beat Celtics in Boston for the first time in 21 years.
• Trey shares a broadcast moment: “It was Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Also—great song.” [09:21]
• Bones Hyland’s Breakout:
  • 23 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, +26 in 30 min (season-high tying performance).
  • Nationally-televised game: Hyland was “mugging to the camera... taunting Hugo Gonzalez...” [09:21]
  • “He was talking a lot of crap yesterday...” – Skeets [12:39]
  • IO Dosunmu also steps up (“Twin Turbo” duo impresses—combining for 40 points).

Timberwolves’ Double-Edged Identity

• “Catch them at the right time, you’re like, oh yeah, this is a conference finals team. Catch them at the wrong time... how are they even a playoff team?” — Skeets [13:08]
• Boston’s struggles: Tatum “had his worst couple games of the weekend, too.” — Tas [13:38]

Notable Quote

• “Tim Connolly said, Rob Dillingham, you get out of here. We’re trusting IO, we’re trusting Bones Hyland.” — Tas [11:47]

3. NBA Weekend Winners: Houston Rockets & Reed Sheppard / Kevin Durant’s Historic Night

[14:26–22:19]

Rockets’ Rotation & Reed Sheppard’s Rise

• Rockets extend their win streak, start rookie Reed Sheppard for the first time (plus-game impact both nights).
• “He will be attacked on the other side... But... 14 assists, four steals, plus 17 in this game. He started the game, he finished the game...” — Tas [16:44]

Milestone Watch: Kevin Durant

• KD passes Michael Jordan for 5th all-time NBA points.
• Tas: “He said, ‘there’s four more people to pass, there’s four more to go.’” [17:33]
• Hosts debate the plausibility of KD reaching #1 (“another 10,000 points... I do not [think so].” — Trey [18:05])
• Skeets: “That does not take away anything from passing Michael Jordan, for crying out loud.” [18:21]
• Viral reference: Lee Ellis’ napkin math session with KD about the scoring record. [19:23]

Rockets’ Playoff Odds

• Reed Sheppard stats as a good-luck charm: “I believe the Rockets are 10 and 2 in Reed Sheppard starts.” — Skeets [21:14]

4. NBA Weekend Winners: Denver Nuggets & Key Rotations

[27:02–30:24]

Nuggets’ Form & Injury Returns

• Nuggets beat Raptors and red-hot Blazers; Jokic posts another triple-double (35th of the season).
• Tim Hardaway Jr.: “Still shooting 40% plus from three on very high volume...” — Skeets [27:21]
• Peyton Watson returns after injury: “Scored 14 points in under 20 minutes... but he was super rusty.” — Trey [28:50]
• Cam Johnson “finding a bit of a rhythm... letting it fly a little bit more. Not thinking about it as much.” – Trey [28:50]
• “Classic Nuggets game... They don’t play incredible defense until they really, really desperately need to.” — Tas [29:43]

5. NBA Weekend Winners: Lakers, The 'Nard Dog,' Plus Fights & Technicals

[30:38–36:41]

Lakers Pull Off a Wild Win

• Luke Kennard ('Nard Dog') hits game-winning three vs. Magic.
• Wild final sequence includes reviews, missed FTs, and Hawkeye review.
• “Shorts are part of the body.” — Trey, on the out-of-bounds review [32:28]
• Fans collectively baffled at all the lengthy reviews and the outcome.

Luka Doncic vs. Goga Bitadze Verbal Scuffle

• Technicals assessed, then Doncic’s rescinded after claims of family-themed trash talk in Serbian/Slovenian.
• “They nipped it in the bud too early. The bud hadn’t even started.” — Trey [36:12]
• Notable laugh: “He was going to [expletive] my whole family.” — Trey [35:47]

6. NBA Weekend Winners: Ace Bailey, Detroit Pistons, Fun Stats & Fan Moments

[38:46–46:42]

Ace Bailey’s Breakout for Utah Jazz

• Five blocks, two-way highlights, and “double three on forehead” celebrations.
• “He’s averaging nearly 20 points per game in March here...” — Skeets [41:04]
• Both front office and fans excited by future potential.

Pistons Clinch Playoff Spot

• First in Eastern Conference to clinch this season.
• Two-year turnaround: “...to go from the worst to the best in your conference.” — Skeets [42:03]
• Jab at lack of “star power” in wins and Draymond’s scoreless homecoming.

Caleb Houstan’s First NBA Dunk

• “He was the tallest qualifying player... who had never dunked in a game.” — Skeets [42:51]
• Fun dunk trivia (including Steve Novak’s record).

Spurs' Hispanic Fans Respond to Viral Moment

• Fans rallied in custom T-shirts after a viral, disparaging text was caught on camera.
• “Just a hilarious way to approach this.” — Skeets [45:35]

7. NBA Weekend Losers: Tanking, Troubles & Tussles

[51:01–63:11]

Pacers & Wizards: Tanking Hard

• Both teams reach 16-game losing streaks (franchise and league worsts).
• Pacers’ schedule makes “20 losses realistic.” — Trey [51:44]
• Discussion on tanking, injured stars (Anthony Davis “Will this guy wear a Wizards jersey this season?” [53:11]), and the quest for draft odds.

On-Court Fights: Thunder vs. Wizards

• Donnybrook between Justin Champagnie & AJ Mitchell.
• Tas: “A face mush. One of the most disrespectful things you can do in sports.” [58:12]
• Both get one-game suspensions. Tas calls out injustice: “Champagnie gets away with a face mush and gets the same suspension as AJ Mitchell.”

Fun Detours: Referee Deep Dive

• Extended, comic riff about referee Nate Green’s physique, jersey number, favorite meal (tagliatelle Bolognese), and movie (Coming to America). [61:02–62:19]

8. NBA Weekend Losers: Phoenix Suns’ Struggles, Devin Booker’s Fourth Quarters

[67:38–71:43]

• Skeets highlights the Suns’ weekend, focusing on Booker's near-collapse vs. Bucks: “Everything he shot was long. Everything was hitting back rim.”
• Concern about Booker’s contract status and aging:
  • “He turns 30 years old at the start of next season... he’s making $57 million next year… a player option—$69 million... in 29-30.”
• Suns “stuck in seventh place,” unlikely to move up or down.
• Trey: “Booker needs somebody to help him shoulder the load in Phoenix.”
• Discuss Suns’ shorthandedness, but credit them for needed win vs. Raptors.

9. Who Else Won & Lost This Weekend? Notables & Quick Hits

[73:17–74:44]

• Woah Boy: Karl-Anthony Towns (26 pts, 16 rebs in 25 minutes vs. Wizards).
• Draymond’s return to Atlanta, crowd reaction, and his witty comeback (“Let me see how many championship banners you have up here... that’s a pretty good response.” — Skeets [76:25])
• Kaminga’s underwhelming game against former team (played just “like his old self, that mid-range... I’m just gonna do my thing.”)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You catch them at the right time, you’re like, oh yeah, this is a conference final... you catch them at the wrong time, you’re like, how are they even a playoff team?” — J. Skeets on the Wolves and Rockets [13:08]
• “Face mush. One of the most disrespectful things you can do.” — Tas [58:12]
• “Hawkeye. How do they not say that was off his shorts? Shorts are part of the body.” — Trey [33:15]
• “He will be attacked on the other side... But... 14 assists, four steals, plus 17 in this game. He started the game, he finished the game...” — Tas on Reed Sheppard [16:44]
• “He had like 8 straight in the fourth quarter. Had a lefty hook. This guy looking like he plays college basketball and doesn’t have, you know, put it on the floor type of game.” — Tas on Nas Reid [11:21]
• “They mush their dogs.” — Trey quipping on the word ‘mush’ [59:25]

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Description | Timestamp | |---------|-------------|-----------| | March Madness Recap | Brackets, best games, NCAA-to-NBA viewing | 05:34–08:47 | | Wolves/Celtics, Bones Hyland | First win in Boston in 21 years | 08:58–13:49 | | Houston Rockets & Durant Milestone | Reed Sheppard’s impact, KD passes MJ | 14:26–22:19 | | Nuggets’ Winning Weekend | Jokic, Hardaway, Peyton Watson | 27:02–30:24 | | Lakers' Wild Finish, Trash Talk | Kennard game-winner, Luka-Goga spat | 30:38–36:41 | | Ace Bailey/Jazz, Pistons’ Playoffs | Young stars, team turnarounds | 38:46–46:42 | | Pacers/Wizards Losing Streak | Tanking, injuries, suspensions | 51:01–56:25 | | Suns’ Fourth Quarters/Booker | Booker's contract/tough clutch play | 67:38–71:43 |

Final Thoughts

This episode is a rich, energetic round-up of the NBA weekend, blending analysis, stats, and the show’s classic irreverent humor. It underscores the playoff races, celebrates breakout players, calls out both rookie and referee quirks, and doesn’t shy away from poking fun at the league’s odder moments.

Missed a stat, fight, or witty moment between games? This recap covers all the essentials—just as lively and informed as the No Dunks team themselves.

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