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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon as well as special guest & friend of the pod ‘Superlawyer’ Alex Spiro to discuss the Thunder’s statement win over the Celtics including if Boston is relying on the 3-point line too much and why OKC matches up well with the Celtics. Plus, we break down what is going on with Jimmy Butler in Miami and what we can expect from Pat Riley & the Heat in response. Finally, the crew reacts to a wild set of battles between Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about if the Cleveland Cavaliers are real contenders and they preview their match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Plus they break down the New York Knicks Hot streak in the last 10 games. They discuss the results of the first round NBA All Star voting. Sacramento Kings fall out. And TIm MacMahon gives out the cojones award for clutch player of the month of December.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the best basketball players at each age level.

From 17 years old to, the only 40-year old player in the NBA LeBron James.

2:12 Cameron Boozer (17)

5:52 Cooper Flag (18)

8:32 V. J. Edgecombe (19)

10:33 Victor Wembanyama (20)

12:00 Dyson Daniels (21)

18:30 Paolo Banchero (22)

19:36 Anthony Edwards (23)

25:39 Tyrese Haliburton (24)

28:51 Luka Dončić (25)

29:39 Shai Alexander (26)

32:35 Bam Adebayo (27)

34:53 Jalen Brunson (28)

38:20 Nikola Jokic (29)

39:25 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30)

41:05 Anthony Davis (31)

42:00 Kyrie Irving (32)

43:05 Khris Middleton (33)

44:45 Damian Lillard (34)

46:40 Jimmy Butler (35)

47:12 Kevin Durant or Steph Curry (36)

51:15 Mike Conley Jr. (37), Al Horford (38), Chris Paul (39), Lebron James (40)

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On today's episode Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Christmas day games. MacMahon gives us some insider information on Luka Doncic’s status and how long he could be out. Should the Celtics be worried ? Are the Lakers building momentum and the latest on Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox trades

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or nominations for the calendar year, the award for the best basketball player, before voting on who earned the title this year.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 1st MVP Straw Poll of the season including if Jokic can win again, who has the best case as the season progresses, if the NBA Cup Final swayed voters at the last minute and more!

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon along with special guest writer & host for such shows as ‘SIX TROPHIES’ Jason Concepcion to talk the Bucks dominating the Thunder to win the NBA Cup, if Milwaukee is back as a threat in the East and how concerning the Thunder’s offensive struggles can be. Then, the crew dives into potential improvements for the NBA Cup, the All-Star game and more after NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s latest comments.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the finals matchup for the NBA Cup between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City including how the Thunder are putting the league on notice before talking about potential trades for the Warriors after the Dennis Schröder deal and if there are any moves to be made involving Jimmy Butler.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by Clippers’ guard Norman Powell to discuss Kobe’s legacy around the league, his crazy offseason workout program and capitalizing on opportunities. Then, NBA Officials James Capers & Tyler Ford join the show to talk about a day in the life of an NBA referee and the challenges of the job before a surprise guest joins to ask the refs some important questions.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jamal Collier to react to the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups including the Thunder making a needed statement against the Mavs and the Bucks downing the Magic while showing some concerning moments on defense. Plus, the crew previews the big battles between the Hawks & Knicks and the Warriors & Rockets including which teams have the most to prove.

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