Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss what Giannis’s latest injury means for the already-slumping Bucks. Then, they break down how the Nuggets have stayed afloat without Jokic, before running through the underdiscussed risers and fallers! Finally, Zach closes the show with his Insights to Mediocrity!

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

(1:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(5:11) The Bucks’ season is over without Giannis

(12:25) It makes the most sense to wait until the offseason for a Giannis trade

(22:20) The Nuggets have weathered Jokic’s injury incredibly well

(30:12) The Clippers are in the process of one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NBA history

(41:46) What changed for the Clippers?

(46:20) Something has changed for the better in Charlotte

(56:30) Charlotte should stay the course at the deadline

(1:01:57) The Magic continue to struggle

(1:15:23) The Timberwolves have lost five straight games

(1:24:39) Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity!

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Mo Dakhil

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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