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Kevin O'Connor is signed up with by Jason Timpf to go over 7 huge takeaways from last weekend's NBA action before previewing the NBA Cup. The duo kick things off with the red-hot Miami Heat and Tyler Herro's breakout play. With Herro stepping up, the guys talk about how Miami may have really benefitted by not trading for Damian Lillard. From there, they dive into the Philadelphia 76ers, as Joel Embiid looks dominant, and Jason questions if Philly has actually lastly turned the corner– offered they can remain healthy.
They likewise talk about Brandon Miller, who's been impressing early for Charlotte, and the Indiana Pacers, for whom things may get unsightly with Tyrese Haliburton in a downturn. KOC and Jason likewise struck on Cooper Flagg, the Brandon Ingram injury and the Denver Nuggets.
The NBA Cup is front and center, with the guys examining Milwaukee Bucks title opportunities and Giannis' career-best play. Plus, they break down the Orlando Magic, the increasing Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks– with Jason even choosing Dallas as his preferred to win everything.
They cover with Golden State Warriors drama around Draymond Green's benching and the balance in between veterans and young skill in today's NBA before getting musical with some conversation around the Las Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead and John Mayer's effect on music.
(1:00) – Heat are coming alive
(5:00) – Are the Sixers turning a corner?
(9:05) – Brandon Miller is taking a leap
(14:10 – Things might get awful for the Pacers
(18:35) – Capture the Flagg
(24:00) – Does the Brandon Ingram injury in fact assist the New Orleans Pelicans?
(27:20) – Do the Nuggets still have an opportunity?
(36:45) – NBA cup sneak peek
(1:05:45) – The Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead & & John Mayer
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: Tyler Herro # 14 of the Miami Heat bets the Charlotte Hornets throughout their video game at Spectrum Center on October 26, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. KEEP IN MIND TO USER: User specifically acknowledges and concurs that, by downloading and or utilizing this picture, User is granting the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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