Kyrie Irving is out for the season with a torn ACL—what does this mean for the Mavericks' future? To make matters worse, Anthony Davis has only played three quarters for the Mavs since the Luka Doncic trade. The guys break down how these developments are shaking up Dallas, the team’s new ceiling, and what Nico Harrison’s next moves should be. Plus, if you’re Klay Thompson, how are you feeling about all of this?

The Celtics had a dramatic weekend, suffering a tough loss to the Cavs and pulling off a gritty win over the Nuggets. What were the key takeaways, and what’s in store as they face the Trail Blazers and 76ers?

The episode also tackles the possibility of a Lakers vs. Celtics Finals, the MVP race (Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already the winner?), and more. Don’t miss Travis and Ountae’s picks for this week’s must-watch games, including a Rockets vs. Pelicans showdown and a Kings vs. Nuggets clash for playoff positioning.

You can find all the analysis and hot takes on Hold My Banner with Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell! Catch 'Hold My Banner every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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00:00 Intro

02:03 Kyrie Irving Out For The Season

13:16 Celtics vs Cavs Recap

22:01 Celtics vs Nuggets Recap

28:06 Celtics vs Trail Blazers Preview

33:10 Celtics vs 76ers Preview

36:51 Celtics vs Lakers Finals?

47:04 Is the NBA MVP race over?

49:02 Must Watch NBA League Pass Games

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