Eric Smith and Paul Jones invite friends and colleagues Michael Grange (18:08), Matt Devlin (25:51), Doug Smith (36:46), and Amy Audibert (44:22) on for a Raptors and NBA holiday party for their last show before Christmas.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones react to NBA commissioner Adam Silver saying there are no plans to currently pause the season. Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams joins to discuss life as a 10-day contract in the NBA and catching up with his old friend and teammate Vince Carter (31:19). Amidst news that today’s CHI-TOR game could be postponed, Bulls TV voice Adam Amin discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his life travelling around North America and DeMar DeRozan's amazing season in Chicago. Afterwards, they react to the game officially being postponed and that OG Anunoby has been added to the health and safety protocols (53:08).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones recap Monday night in the NBA and mention the standout performances by DeMar DeRozan and Joel Embiid. Afterwards, they turn to the Raptors signing Canadian shooting guard Nik Staukas (along with Brandon Goodwin and Juwan Morgan) to help round out their roster. Longtime NBA Head Coach George Karl discusses which teams have impressed him in the East, if the classic 'big man' will ever return to the game, and how the Lakers and Clippers have been mired in mediocrity (29:54). ESPN NBA Insider Tim Bontemps talks about if there is any hesitation for US-based teams to send their star players to Canada, and why he feels Milwaukee is still the class of the East (51:45).

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Eric and Paul discuss the Raptors' Saturday win over the Warriors and get into the mounting postponements across the NBA. ESPN's Brian Windhorst discusses the COVID-19 issues, including the Raptors-Magic cancellation, and also chats about covering LeBron James since he entered the league (31:17). Afterwards, they're joined by Warriors assistant coach (and former Raptors 905 head coach) Jama Mahlalela on bringing some Raptors development magic to San Francisco (54:35).

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Eric and Paul chat with NBA legend Charles Oakley and cover all aspects of life and basketball: leadership in the NBA and why not all coaches are leaders, learning the importance of giving back at a young age, his philosophy on tipping, and his prowess in the kitchen on his show “Chopping it Up with Oakley” (18:52). To wrap, the fellas catch up with Raptors TV play by play voice Matt Devlin to discuss the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols and the unity between the Raptors broadcasters that was shown this past week when he had to step away from the mic (39:16).

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Eric and Paul chat about the attendance restrictions in Ontario amid rising COVID-19 cases (3:36). Next, the guys take a look at NBA standings and chat about the surprising Cavs who are fourth in the East, the sixth place Hornets, whether we're seeing some teams being more discreet with three-point shooting, before pivoting and talking about some Charles Oakley memories (12:10). To wrap, Eddie Johnson, co-host of “NBA Today" on Sirius XM Radio & Phoenix Suns TV analyst, gives his thoughts on the Suns' incredible play this season and success without shooting a ton of threes, how past playoff experience has helped the team, Chris Paul's leadership and talent on the court, and the state of the Lakers (30:30).

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Eric and Paul start listing their favourite shooters in NBA history coming off of Steph Curry breaking the three-point record at Madison Square Garden (0:20). Next, Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck discusses what it was like to witness history at the Garden, catching up with Curry post-game, and how Curry’s volume and efficiency is what separates him from all other shooters (12:00). To wrap, former Raptors sharpshooter Tracy Murray talks about the best shooters of his era and what goes into becoming a lethal shooter from beyond the arc (28:43).

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones recap Tuesday night’s 131-129 Raptors loss to the Nets on a night where Brooklyn only dressed 8 players, before reacting to audio from Nick Nurse on the loss and Steve Nash about the rash of COVID-related issues within the Nets' organization (0:20). Next, Eric and Paul also discuss Steph Curry’s history-making night at Madison Square Garden (26:45) and then bring in Alvin Williams who shared his thoughts on the Raptors' recent play and the best shooters in NBA history that he played with and against (34:07).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones look back on the Raptors' blowout win over the Kings, particularly the play of Scottie Barnes alongside the bench unit (0:13). Next, Nets & NBA analyst Frank Isola previews tonight’s Brooklyn-Toronto tilt and discusses whether Kyrie Irving is close to returning to the lineup and the job Steve Nash has done as head coach (14:40). Then Chicago Bulls radio voice Chuck Swirsky talks about the COVID-19 outbreak that forced Thursday’s game against the Raptors to be postponed and how Billy Donovan, DeMar DeRozan and others have propelled Chicago this season (31:18). To finish, The Undefeated’s Marc Spears breaks down his profile on Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, how Fred has become a leader beyond basketball in the community, and the NBA’s handling of COVID-19 from the 2020 bubble until now (49:33). 

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones open the show discussing Kevin Durant’s big 51-point night against the Pistons and the COVID-19 complications around the NBA with positive tests plaguing teams like the Pacers and Bulls (0:30). Next, Eric and Paul invite Michael Grange in on the conversation and wonder if the Raptors’ schedule might be affected as they are set to play the Bulls this week, and preview tonight’s game as Toronto hosts the Kings (17:09). To end the show, E and Jonesy talk about at the Suns’ impressive season atop the Western conference and go down memory lane re-visiting Chris Paul’s vetoed trade to the Lakers (33:33).

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