Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast The Most Interesting Games of the Last Week; Jokic’s Injury
Jan 2, 2026
This week, the hosts break down Kawhi Leonard's stunning 55-point game, showcasing his dominance over the Pistons. They also highlight Ja Morant's impressive return, despite a heartbreaking loss to the Sixers, while VJ Edgecombe shines with a game-winner. The discussion turns to Trae Young's struggles with the Hawks and the implications of Nikola Jokic's knee injury on the Nuggets. Keyonte George's rising star is noted as the Jazz outperform expectations, rounding out a week filled with thrilling performances and critical team dynamics.
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Kawhi's Late-Career Offensive Resurgence
- Kawhi Leonard at 34 hit a career-high 55 by calmly hunting reliable jumpers and drawing fouls rather than pure rim attacks.
- Nate and Danny note his increased three-point attempts and sustained high usage are powering the Clippers' recent surge.
Morant's Efficiency Undone By Turnovers
- Ja Morant scored 40 by exploiting passive drop coverages and strong screen sets, but Memphis turned it over 20 times.
- Danny highlights that Memphis' offensive rebounding helped, yet turnovers and live-ball steals cost them the game.
Embiid's Mobility Limits Role Shift
- Joel Embiid struggled finishing around the rim and lacked mobility, converting just 3-of-10 near the basket despite 34 points.
- Danny and Nate argue Embiid now fits better as a playmaking heavyweight next to smaller bigs rather than as a rim deterrent.