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Oct 2024
1h 10m

Nuggets on the Verge of Imploding, Paolo...

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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s slate of games, including Paolo Banchero dropping 50 points against the Pacers, the Nuggets almost blowing it against the Raptors, and Ryan Dunn’s defensive potential after the Suns handed the Lakers their first loss of the season (01:52). They then each give one big overreaction (24:10) and surprise (34:27), as well as what they are most panicked about so far this season (42:06).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

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