The Zach Lowe Show Can Houston Complete the Historic Comeback? Plus, Game 6 Previews, and Lottery Reform
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Apr 30, 2026 
Kirk Goldsberry, NBA analyst known for spatial shooting and analytics, breaks down playoff matchups and player form. They debate whether Houston can complete a 3-0 comeback. Short previews of Game 6s highlight Embiid, KAT, Jokic/Murray shooting. They also walk through Cleveland and Detroit surprises and unpack proposed lottery reform and Portland’s offseason outlook.
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Rockets Youth Creating Real Momentum
- The Rockets' youth and athleticism has found a late-series vibe that is wearing on the Lakers and giving Houston a real chance in the series.
- Kirk Goldsberry estimates a roughly 30% chance Houston completes the comeback and highlights Reed Shepard hunting Luke Kennard as a tactical edge.
Embiid Availability Decides Celtics Sixers
- Game Six between Boston and Philadelphia likely hinges on who is the game's MVP-level performer, with Joel Embiid's health being the decisive factor.
- Goldsberry notes Embiid dominated late in Game Five but questions whether his body can repeat that level two games in a row.
Watch Towns And Knicks Defensive Shell In Game Six
- In Knicks-Hawks Game Six, watch Karl-Anthony Towns' full-game impact and New York's defense sustaining the intense shell that produced their convincing wins.
- Zach Lowe highlights inverted pick-and-roll tweaks and Atlanta getting threes when New York chose to blitz over screens.