The playoffs are here, and it’s time to talk X-factors — not the obvious superstars, but the role players and under-the-radar hoopers who NEED to rise up if their squads want to survive.

We also dive into the Ja Morant situation — was the punishment fair or too soft? Should things like the finger gun celebration even be penalized in today’s NBA?

And of course… the MVP race is heating up.

🏆 Shai vs. Jokic — who’s your MVP this year?

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