Can Houston Complete the Historic Comeback? Plus, Game 6 Previews, and Lottery Reform

2026-04-30 · 99 min · 12 entities

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Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how worried the Lakers should be about blowing their 3-0 lead. Then, they preview the Thursday night Game 6s before breaking down the Cavs and Pistons recent wins. Finally, they share their thoughts on lottery reform and what the Trail Blazers offseason might look like. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:05) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:08) Lakers are in real danger of blowing this 3-0 lead (19:26) Can Embiid prove he’s a force again? (23:43) KAT has been dominant and can put this series away (26:34) Looking for Murray’s and Jokic’s shooting to stabilize (28:33) The Cavs looked dead in Game 5 before coming back (32:58) Who will win Game 6? (43:20) Paolo and Cade both drop 45; but Pistons stay alive (58:46) Lottery reform (1:13:17) Zach petitions to be the one to draw the lottery balls (1:19:32) What will the Trail Blazers offseason look like? Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli Order and it will come. Like today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices