On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the scariest storylines in the NBA, including the infamous Dwyane Wade statue, the negative impact of Karl-Anthony Towns with the Knicks, the concerning performance of the Denver Nuggets, the promising start of the Los Angeles Lakers under new coach JJ Reddick and the struggles of the Milwaukee Bucks. They also compare the performances of Tyrese Halliburton and Darius Garland, highlighting the implications for their respective teams, the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers. The conversation wraps up with a look at the Cavaliers' strengths and areas for improvement as they face a challenging schedule ahead.

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