#185: Are we seeing the best scoring seasons in NBA history?
More players than ever are averaging 30-points per game. Where do the current scoring seasons rank historically? And how do we compare scoring across different periods with all the changes we've seen ...
15 Maalis 20231h 3min
#184: Winning with defense in the playoffs
We discuss how the incredible offensive explosion changes defense in the playoffs, and what to expect from top defensive teams heading into the playoffs. From the Bucks twin towers, to the possible we...
12 Maalis 20231h 3min
#183: The parity in the West; Is Dame top-5 in offense?
Are the Kings dangerous or pretenders? Are the Lakers a sleeper? We discuss the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the top-9 Western Conference teams, focusing on the Kings pace, the Lakers defense (an...
8 Maalis 20231h 2min
#182: Embiid-Giannis & the MVP “conversation”
Why are so many MVP “debates” about tearing down one player? We dive into the historical criteria of the MVP, the shift in the conversation these days, and more. Plus first, a Quickley apology, Harden...
5 Maalis 202356min
#181: The best bench players in 2023
Who are the best bench players in the league right now? Why do certain types of players seem to start versus coming off the bench? Should limited scorers be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year? A...
3 Maalis 20231h 1min
#180: Defenses need help | A 351 point game!
The Kings and Clippers scored an incredible 351 points over the weekend, Damian Lillard scored 71, and offenses continue to explode league-wide. We discuss this, and what can be done – what should be ...
27 Helmi 202352min
#179: The “new” James Harden | Re-evaluating players
James Harden missed the All-Star game for the first time in a decade, but that actually has us wondering if this year makes his career look better. We discuss Harden's fit with Embiid, stylistic chang...
24 Helmi 20231h 10min
#178: The best Age 21 and younger seasons in NBA history
Who was the best 18-year old in league history? The best 20-year old? When do players become MVP-level players? In this episode, we discuss Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and a ...
20 Helmi 20231h 18min
