Exploring Joellen Bead's recovery and its impact on the team's playoff chances, along with team dynamics and lineup considerations.
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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