The nerds give their takeaways from a thrilling weekend of NBA action, breaking down what we learned from Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley & the Cleveland Cavaliers' big win over Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics and what it means for their chances of winning the East. Then they break down whether the Denver Nuggets have been exposed recently as fake contenders, debate whether Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers or Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers are a bigger threat in the West, and discuss why Joel Embiid cannot be considered the biggest "What If" in NBA history.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Cavaliers-Celtics Takeaways

00:29:20 - Are the Nuggets fake contenders?

00:52:56 - Is Joel Embiid the biggest “what if” in NBA history?

01:05:26 - Are the Lakers or Clippers more dangerous?

01:19:18 - Who is the Most Improved Player this season?

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