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**The Dunker Spot**

Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA & WNBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

Latest Episodes:

Play-In Weigh-In Apr 12, 2022

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the first play-in games, then take stock of the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff series.

TIMESTAMPS:

3:45 -- Frank Vogel/Lakers

6:40 -- Cavs-Nets

22:05 -- Clippers-Wolves

37:45 -- Hornets-Hawks

51:15 -- Spurs-Pelicans

1:01:50 -- Bulls-Bucks

1:16:40 -- Nuggets-Warriors

1:35:50 -- Raptors-Sixers

1:57:15 -- Jazz-Mavericks

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Ethical Awards Apr 08, 2022

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their (unofficial) award picks for the 2021-22 season.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:10 -- Raptors-Sixers thoughts

6:20 -- Coach of the Year

12:55 -- Most Improved Player

18:40 -- Sixth Man of the Year

21:55 -- Rookie of the Year

33:30 -- MVP

44:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year

51:30 -- All-NBA teams

56:50 -- All-Defensive teams

1:01:15 -- All-Rookie

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Full Court Press(ing Questions) Apr 05, 2022

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Lady Gamecocks for their championship journey, then discuss the most pressing questions heading into this year's NBA playoffs.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 -- South Carolina Gamecocks love

6:35 -- Phoenix Suns

13:40 -- Memphis Grizzlies

24:35 -- Golden State Warriors

33:30 -- Dallas Mavericks

38:20 -- Denver Nuggets

43:00 -- Utah Jazz

56:45 -- Los Angeles Clippers

1:00:15 -- Miami Heat

1:09:25 -- Milwaukee Bucks

1:18:00 -- Philadelphia 76ers

1:24:15 -- Chicago Bulls

1:29:00 -- Toronto Raptors

1:33:10 -- Brooklyn Nets

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Views From The Bottom Apr 01, 2022

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the overtime thriller between the Bucks and Nets, then give their lasting thoughts on the teams outside of the play-in races.

TIMESTAMPS

4:20 -- Bucks-Nets thoughts

19:05 -- Clippers-Jazz (Paul George debut)

26:40 -- New York Knicks

40:05 -- Washington Wizards

52:05 -- Indiana Pacers

1:12:00 -- Orlando Magic

1:22:10 -- Detroit Pistons

1:31:25 -- Sacramento Kings

1:37:25 -- Portland Trail Blazers

1:42:25 -- Oklahoma City Thunder

1:49:20 -- Houston Rockets

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Is Everyone OK? Mar 29, 2022

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a few playoff/play-in races after a weekend of important games.

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- NCAA Tournament takeaways

7:40 -- West Play-in (Spurs, Lakers, Pelicans, Wolves)

29:10 -- East Play-in (Hornets/Nets, Cleveland)

43:45 -- Contender check-in (Suns/Sixers, Heat, Celtics, Bucks)

1:27:00 -- Free Throws

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In The Conversation Mar 25, 2022

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to answer questions about the MVP race, Boston's impenetrable defense (or is it?) and much more from the Dunker Spot Mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

1:10 -- Kyrie Irving's back full time

4:40 -- Miami Heat sideline fiasco

9:30 -- Mailbag

1:23:35 -- Free Throw segment

· The McDonald’s All American Games are where hype becomes legacy.
· These players are high school athletes today, but they’ll be household names tomorrow. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart are all McDAAG alumni.
· This is a big year – the games are back on for the first time since 2019, and returning to their many-time host city of Chicago, celebrating 45 years of legacy and commitment to high school basketball.
· Tune into the games on Tuesday, March 29. The Girls game starts at 6:30p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the boys game begins at 9pm ET on ESPN.
· Catch the games live on March 29 and Jam Fest on March 28, both at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

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What Are The Raptors? Mar 22, 2022

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Imman Adan (Dishes & Dimes, Yahoo Sports Canada) to talk about the surging, yet confusing Toronto Raptors.

The McDonald’s All American Games are where hype becomes legacy.
· These players are high school athletes today, but they’ll be household names tomorrow. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart are all McDAAG alumni.
· This is a big year – the games are back on for the first time since 2019, and returning to their many-time host city of Chicago, celebrating 45 years of legacy and commitment to high school basketball.
· Tune into the games on Tuesday, March 29. The Girls game starts at 6:30p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the boys game begins at 9pm ET on ESPN.
· Catch the games live on March 29 and Jam Fest on March 28, both at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
· Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.
· Don’t forget to follow us on social at @mcdaag

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Mailbag Madness Mar 18, 2022

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their initial March Madness thoughts, then dig into the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 -- recent NBA scoring surge

5:05 -- early March Madness thoughts

10:15 -- Injury news (Stephen Curry, John Collins)

25:00 -- Mailbag

1:09:40 -- Free Throw segment

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Chasing Dubs Mar 15, 2022

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a pair of title hopefuls, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

8:45 — Warriors discussion

24:50 — Nets discussion

44:30 — Mailbag

1:15:40 — Free Throws

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Clips Ahoy! Mar 11, 2022

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sabreena Merchant of SB Nation to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and the latest in women's basketball.

TIMESTAMPS

1:30 -- Russell Westbrook discussion

8:20 -- Los Angeles Clippers deep dive

58:00 -- WBB talk (WNBA free agency; POY race + March Madness favorites)

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