On a Wednesday morning edition, Zach Harper and Nitz come together to recap a strong Tuesday night in the NBA. The tandem talks about the Lakers outlasting a tough Suns team, the Jazz holding strong against Kyrie Irving and the Nets, the seemingly imminent returns of Paul George and Victor Oladipo, the 76ers avoiding an upset against the Cavs, Trae Young torching the Nuggets and so much more.

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