ESPN analysts Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps discuss the intense races in the Western and Eastern Conferences. Topics include the fight for 6th in the West, threats to Boston in the East, Cleveland's struggles, All-Defense Teams, and All-NBA Teams selections.

Kevin Pelton, ESPN analyst, joins Zach to discuss NBA playoff push with Embiid's return to Sixers, Heat's chances, Knicks without Randle, race for top seed in the West, Lakers' potential, Suns and Clippers performances. Insights on team dynamics, key matchups, and playoff scenarios.

TrueHoop's David Thorpe joins to discuss Most Improved Player candidates. They cover Embiid's return, the rising Mavericks, teams succeeding without key players, and potential trades in NBA. Thorpe analyzes defensive improvements, player progress, and playoff matchups in a fun and insightful conversation.

ESPN analyst Doris Burke and Zach dive into Draymond Green's ejection, Warriors' play-in hopes, and revisit preseason predictions like the Thunder's success, Hawks' chances, and Suns as contenders. They discuss D'Angelo Russell's Lakers stint, the Clippers' win in Philly, and reflect on inaccurate preseason takes.

Steve Jones, Jr. from The Dunker Spot and David Purdum from ESPN Chalk join to discuss Warriors, playoff races in East/West, and betting irregularities in NBA. Topics include Warriors status, races for 6th seed, teams battling for 3-4-5 spots, and NBA's investigation into betting issues involving Toronto's Jontay Porter.

Discussion on how the Celtics and Bucks would match up in a playoff series, forecasting the Thunder's chances, analysis of Coach of the Year candidates, Anthony Edwards' rise to fame, and success expectations for the Timberwolves this season.

The podcast discusses the latest NBA games, including Lakers losses and Mavericks' success. They express concerns about the Clippers and Suns, highlight Victor Wembanyama's skills, and talk about candidates for 6th Man of the Year.

Discussions on All-NBA candidates, scoring dip post-All-Star break, 65-game rule impact. Bucks figuring it out, Brunson's rise, Sixers sans Embiid. Insights from Joe Dumars and Monte McCutchen on scoring decrease, defender help ideas, and rule consequences.

Topics covered in the podcast include the Pelicans' playoff chances, Zion's improvement, Brandon Ingram's impact, All-Defense candidates, reasons for scoring being down, and a deep dive into the Phoenix Suns' performance and playoff prospects.

Discussion on Denver's win over Boston, Jokic's impact, KAT's injury, Mavs' performance, Simmons out for the season. Insights on Wembanyama's potential and excitement around him. Cavs forward Dean Wade features as a special guest. The episode explores crunch time issues for Celtics, Curry's ankle problems, and the Magic's recent charge in the NBA.