The chapter delves into the performances of various NBA players like Brunson, Ann, Obi, Bogey, Birx, Randall, and Precious, discussing their contributions to their teams and potential impact in the playoffs. It also explores playoff scenarios, strategic decisions, and considerations for the All-NBA team, highlighting standout players like Jalen Brown and DeMar DeRozan. The conversation encompasses player comparisons, offensive efficiency, defensive prowess, and contract implications, providing a comprehensive analysis of the NBA landscape.
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks run through their preliminary list of candidates for All-NBA. Then the NBA's Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars and the Senior VP of Referee Training and Development Monty McCutchen join to discuss why scoring has dipped since the All-Star Break, ideas to help defenders, and the unintended consequences of the 65-game rule for awards.
Bucks still trying to figure it out (15:48)
Brunson is going to make an All-NBA team and state of the Knicks (29:05)
Rounding out All-NBA candidates (35:32)
Sixers in disarray without Embiid (48:58)
Dumars and McCutchen (1:01:27)
On scoring being down since the All-Star break (1:04:23)
Ideas to help defenders (1:14:45)
On how the 65-game rule is working (1:29:43)
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