On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses the upstart Oklahoma City Thunder and how they may be the last team anybody will want to face in the NBA Playoffs (0:08). She also discusses their coach, Mark Daigneault and his recent statements about NBA refereeing (13:09).

Trysta then discusses how crazy the Nikola Jokic MVP backers have gotten in their attempts to discredit current leader in the clubhouse, Joel Embiid (17:52).

In the final segment, Trysta discusses the overconfidence beginning to emanate from the Los Angeles Lakers (28:41). She also discusses Charles Barkley's shocking laundry habits (30:56) and how Paolo Banchero continues to surprise people around the league (34:55). Tune in!

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