0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

1:34 ... Bruce's opening comment is focused on the slumping New Orleans Pelicans, who have lost 8 in a row.

2:44 ... Ross examines Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest 50 point effort and what it took to get to "5-0."

4:19 ... World B says this year's race for the MVP Award will probably be historically tight.

6:15 ... LeBron James went ballistic after the no call at the end of Saturday's Lakers/Celtics overtime thriller when the NBA admitted its officials probably cost LA a win in regulation.

10:51 ... After the loss, LeBron chose not to play against Brooklyn on Monday.  Did that expose him to charges of hypocrisy after his reaction in Boston?

15:12 ... Patrick Beverley's antics on Saturday cost the Lakers a point in overtime but could have cost them much more.  Should he have been fined?

18:02 ... The Bucks have won four straight games with Khris Middleton returning to action.  Is he a calming influence on the team?

27:47 ... Was the NBA's "Rivalry Week" more like "Rivalry Weak?"    Many of the "so called" rivalry games  were anything but!

32:43 ... Could the NBA's "Play In" tournament lead to the creation of more rivalries?

34:00 ... The crew discusses their favorite aspects of the "Play In" tournament.

38:43 ... Mail Bag Question #1: Is there a "HIM" emerging in Orlando?

40:27 ... Mail Bag Question #2: Is there "funny business" going on with the Memphis scorekeeper and Jaren Jackson Junior's defensive stats?

45:44 ... Ross shares his "Best Bets" on the "hot player values" of Brandon Ingram and Precious Achiuwa.

47:42 ... Final Thoughts on the suddenly hot Washington Wizards, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the sense of urgency for the Mavericks to get Luka Doncic some help.

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