Show notes
Bill and Sam dive in to Luka's emotional return to Dallas. Do the Mavs HAVE to fire Nico? How did the Mavs not get EVERYTHING from the Lakers? Then, it's a look at the Nuggets winning their first game with Michael Malone on the bench. Next, they wounder why there is Thunder skepticism and if it's justified. The Suns season is thankfully over...they do an autopsy. The Warriors got beat at the buzzer...will it doom them to the Play-In?
(0:00) Intro
(0:51) Luka's Emotional Return to Dallas
(5:00) Does Dallas Have to Fire Nico Harrison?
(9:18) How Do You Not AT LEAST ALSO Get Austin Reaves Back in Trade
(12:30) Denver Wins First Game After Firing Michael Malone
(16:17) Thunder Skepticism
(26:30) Suns Finally Out of Their Misery
(30:53) Warriors Give One Away
(35:20) Team of the Night
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