Verno and Jacoby return to recap last night’s matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets. Then they address their levels of concern for the Pistons, Rockets, and Knicks and the effects of Jayson Tatum returning from injury. 

(00:43) SGA ties Wilt, then steals Nikola Jokic’s soul: OKC’s game of the year 

(14:41) Verno “walks back” his Lu Dort take on his uncontrollable movements 

(21:47) Jacoby and Verno’s level of concern: Major, minor, or meh 

(22:33) Concern level for Knicks two games after losing streak in L.A.: Minor 

(29:13) Concern level for the Pistons' losing streak: Major 

(35:01) Concern level for the Rockets getting waxed: Major 

(41:03) Concern level for the 76ers: Major 

(44:56) Concern level for Michael Jordan’s concept of excellence: Meh 

(51:05) Concern level for the East with Tatum back: Major 

(56:08) Concern level for the Hornets being mediocre: Meh 

(01:01:52) Concern level for Magic City Night being canceled: Minor 

(01:09:48) Concern level for the lack of drama in the West: Meh 

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby 

Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin 

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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