The chapter explores the impact of injuries on players and teams, highlighting the challenge faced by some key players in maintaining their performance levels. Discussions revolve around the implications of making the All-NBA team on player contracts, as well as the tight race in the standings for playoff spots in both conferences. The conversation also delves into the unpredictability of team performances, emphasizing the need for players to step up amidst challenges and roster changes.
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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