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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the end of LeBron James' 10-point scoring streak on an assist for a buzzer beater to beat the Raptors. Then, Law Murray joins the show with the latest on the Chris Paul saga and the next steps for the Clippers.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to Jamal Murray’s 52 point game and the Mavericks rookies, Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard, showing out. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the latest on Giannis and whether it’s time for the Bucks to make a move.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Eric Nehm
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Chris Paul being asked to leave the Clippers, how the Clippers got here, and how it's affecting the NBA. Then they react live to the news that Giannis is having discussions about his future with the Bucks.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder moving their record to 21-1 and Scottie Barnes leading the Raptors to another win. Then, James Edwards joins the show after a weird Knicks loss to talk about their identity, they defense, and Jalen Brown's growth. Law Murray joins the show with his reaction to the Clippers and Chris Paul parting ways.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, James Edwards, and Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react a night of bad losses for good teams. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the gang after the Pistons win over the Hawks to discuss their new look closing lineup, the connection between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, and Detroit’s defensive identity.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Hunter Patterson
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni commemorate the quarter way mark of the NBA regular season by checking on the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year races. Then, the gang reacts to the conclusion of NBA Cup group play and look ahead to the playoff rounds.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic and the Game Theory Podcast to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft. Is Darryn Peterson as good as everyone says? Why is Cam Boozer off to an awesome and also strange start? Is AJ Dybantsa a can’t miss prospect at 3, or does he have too many holes in his game? Who else will break into the top 5 + a lightning round of questions.Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Sam Vecenie
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Monica Compton
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Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, and Es Baraheni discuss the 2021 NBA Draft and how the players are impacting the NBA. They conduct a redraft for the first 15 picks of the draft. The guys end the show with some a little Thanksgiving talk.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the big NBA Cup matchups from the week and how the Orlando Magic have changed without Paolo Banchero. Then, Law Murray joins the guys to talk about the Lakers respecting the NBA Cup with a win and to diagnose what's ailing the Clippers.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Raptors big win over the Cavaliers, their win streak, and how aggressive they may be as we enter trade season. Then, Zena Keita joins the show following the Warriors blowout of the Jazz to discuss the state of the Warriors and the latest on Jonathan Kuminga.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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