This chapter deeply compares the MVP candidacy of Yolkach and Luca in the NBA, discussing their impact on their teams' performance and standings. The conversation analyzes their offensive and defensive skills, highlighting the strategic challenges of defending each player in playoff scenarios. It explores the subtle nuances that separate the two players in terms of influence on the court and their respective chances of winning the MVP title.
Zach asks injury expert Jeff Stotts about the extent of Giannis Antentokounmpo's injury and his potential recovery timetable. Then The Athletic's Mo Dakhil joins to discuss Knicks-Celtics, playoff seeding, and the MVP race.
What will Giannis' recovery look like? (1:27)
Dakhil (17:20)
Does anything concern you about the Celtics? (21:03)
Knicks are a joy to watch (24:26)
Jrue Holiday extension (32:01)
Bucks make a starting lineup change (36:34)
Nuggets move into pole position in the West (45:12)
MVP race is not over (51:45)
West seeding possibilities (1:01:18)
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