The Mismatch Jaylen Brown’s Pippen Moment, Beef Stew Hype, Christmas Cards, and Are the Thunder Chasing History?
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Dec 12, 2025 Dive into the NBA with hot takes on the Thunder's historic start and their chase for 74 wins. Unpack the Lakers' defensive struggles and the Spurs' balanced approach featuring Wemby's potential return. Jalen Brown’s scoring surge gets compared to Pippen's breakout season. There's a lively debate over Grayson Allen's ejection and a peek at Anthony Edwards' new Amazon show. Plus, enjoy chats about holiday cards, collectibles, and the quirks of L.A. life!
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Watching Cup Games At Bill Simmons'
- David Jacoby watched NBA Cup games at Bill Simmons' house and found the afternoon slate more competitive than expected.
- He enjoyed the atmosphere and Amazon's pregame coverage during the Cup run.
Thunder's Historic Early Dominance
- Oklahoma City's start rivals historic Warriors teams, with a staggering +17.5 point differential through 25 games.
- Their blowout style produces many noncompetitive games, altering how fans engage with their matchups.
Lakers' Defensive Flaw Is Paint Containment
- The Lakers struggle to contain drives and defend the paint, creating easy kick-outs for threes.
- Slow footwork and lack of perimeter deterrence make their defense unreliable in playoff-style series.