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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss seven key takeaways from last weekend’s NBA action before previewing the NBA Cup. The duo kicks things off with the red-hot Miami Heat and Tyler Herro’s breakout play. With Herro taking the initiative, the guys discuss how Miami could have actually benefited by not trading for Damian Lillard. From there they dive into the Philadelphia 76ers, with Joel Embiid looking dominant, and Jason wonders if Philly has finally turned the corner, provided they can stay healthy.
They also discuss Brandon Miller, who impressed early on in Charlotte, and the Indiana Pacers, for whom things could get ugly with Tyrese Haliburton in a slump. KOC and Jason also hit Cooper Flagg, the Brandon Ingram injury and the Denver Nuggets.
The NBA Cup takes center stage, with the boys analyzing the Milwaukee Bucks’ title chances and Giannis’ best game of their career. Additionally, they tear down the Orlando Magic, the rising Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Dallas Mavericks, with Jason even picking Dallas as his favorite to win it all.
Finally, they close out with Golden State Warriors drama surrounding the benching of Draymond Green and the balance between veterans and young talent in today’s NBA before getting musical with some discussion about the Las Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead and John Mayer’s impact on music.
(1:00) – Heat comes to life
(5:00) – Are the Sixers turning a corner?
(9:05) – Brandon Miller makes a jump shot
(14:10 – Things could get ugly for the Pacers
(18:35) – Capture the Flagg
(24:00) – Does Brandon Ingram’s injury actually help the New Orleans Pelicans?
(27:20) – Do the Nuggets still have a chance?
(36:45) – NBA Cup Preview
(1:05:45) – The Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead and John Mayer
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