Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung. Then, they rail against the 65-game requirement to make an All-NBA team before discussing Boston’s threat in the East, what will happen with Giannis, and the contenders in the West.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:24) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(4:15) The Pistons are suddenly vulnerable

(8:32) The 65-game rule is stupid

(24:46) Boston scares me in the Eastern Conference

(29:50) Giannis and Bucks at odds

(39:44) Lakers have been great

(58:32) What will happen if Houston loses early?

(1:02:47) CAWCAW! The Hawks have won 11-straight games

(1:12:57) Most-improved players

(1:20:18) Quick thoughts on expansion

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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