The chapter explores the challenges faced by an injured player returning to the basketball team, alongside a mention of DirecTV's MLB streaming service. It also delves into the Mavericks' recent success, particularly Luca Doncic's exceptional performance and the team's rise in rankings, discussing key player statistics and the potential for an exciting playoff series against the Clippers.
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Joel Embiid's expected return to the Sixers, the charging Mavericks, and a trio of teams succeeding without an injured star. Plus, TrueHoop's David Thorpe joins to run through the top candidates for Most Improved Player.
Impact of Embiid's return (1:04)
Mavs currently in 5th in the West (9:42)
Hawks without Trae, Wolves without KAT, and Rockets without Sengun (30:57)
Thorpe (48:10)
Most Improved Player candidates (49:55)
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