This episode cuts through noise. Cade Cunningham claims MVP status as Detroit climbs from historic losing to the top of the East. Jalen Duren looks like a future anchor. Dallas sinks while the Cooper Flag point-guard experiment shows its limits. Klay Thompson falls off, can he get back? Luka and JJ Redick keep the Lakers afloat without LeBron. LeBron conditioning with the G-League is floated as a practical ramp-up. OKC remains relentless with real depth and coaching. Clippers look old and slow; their future assets funnel toward Philadelphia. Quick hit breakdowns, no fluff.

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