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Oct 2024
48m 46s

Lakers & Cavs Impressing Early, Major Is...

ESPN, NBA, Brian Windhorst
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk their reaction to Dwyane Wade’s statue, the significance of the Lakers’ undefeated start, how concerning the flaws are on the Bucks and Nuggets, the Cavs impressing and why the Thunder may have the best defense in the league.  

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