Analysis of recent NBA games featuring technical difficulties in the Lakers-Warriors matchup and Kyrie Irving's game-winning shot for the Mavericks. Playoff odds discussion includes the competition for the eighth spot in the West with the Rockets challenging the Lakers and Warriors.
Zach and The Athletic's Mo Dakhil discuss the latest Laker losses, the charging Mavericks, their concern for the Clippers and Suns, Victor Wembanyama making highlight plays look routine, and candidates for 6th Man of the Year.
Lakers-Warriors reaction (4:03)
The surging Mavs (15:08)
Concerns about the Clippers (30:47)
Officiating has been tweaked since the All-Star break (44:28)
Suns (50:22)
Wembanyama is here (1:02:44)
Sixth Man of the Year contenders (1:10:44)
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