Despite the Hawks meeting (our) expectations, deserve ain’t got nothing to do with it for Lloyd Pierce.

John thinks Utah is the favorite in the West. Nate does not. We discuss that, plus how the top four teams in the West match up with Phoenix now in the 2nd seed.

Having pored through film of the G-League Bubble, John gleefully introduces this week’s Michelob Ultra Player of the Week and talks about other potential call-ups.

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