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May 2024
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What We Learned From the Mavs-Timberwolv...

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Logan and Howard discuss the Mavs closing out the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, what they learned about both teams in Game 5, and the lasting ramifications of this series for the West (1:04). Next, they talk about the Mavs adding a few key pieces at the trade deadline, how making the right moves can alter the championship trajectory of a team in the modern NBA, and Kyrie’s on-court redemption arc (30:31). Later, they debate where Luka and Kyrie fall in the argument for the best NBA backcourts of all time (50:06). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (58:52).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

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