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Adam Mares joins Kevin O’Connor to discuss the biggest NBA stories, including Nikola Jokic’s initial bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic’s struggles with the Dallas Mavericks, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, whether Oklahoma City should gamble all. , some key injury news and much more.
Kevin and Adam begin with Nikola Jokic’s big night, as the duo discusses the changes to the Joker’s game this year that made him even more dangerous and why Russell Westbrook fits so well into Denver’s scheme. On the other side of Sunday night’s game, the Dallas Mavericks are now 5-5, and Luka Doncic’s lack of development so far this season is starting to catch up to them.
Joel Embiid returns Tuesday night, and Kevin and Adam discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers can best utilize him if they want to be a legitimate playoff team. The Sixers aren’t the only team affected by injuries so far this season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are treading water without some key players. The hosts discuss whether or not OKC needs to break the bank and go all-in this season on a player like Giannis.
Later, Kevin and Adam talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers starting the season 12-0 and how long they could last, plus what doesn’t fit with the Milwaukee Bucks. The duo concludes by answering a question about how Jayson Tatum’s early successes could raise the ceiling for the Boston Celtics.
(0:50) – Why Nikola Jokic is already playing at an MVP level
(16:15) – Luka Doncic’s first fights
(22:30) – How the Sixers can better build around Joel Embiid
(29:30) – NBA injury madness: Is it time for OKC to make a move?
(39:55) – How long can the Cavaliers stay undefeated?
(45:10) – Things still don’t add up in Milwaukee
(47:20) – Does Jayson Tatum’s play raise the Celtics’ ceiling?
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