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Nov 2024
1h 18m

Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plu...

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against the Raptors last night and the Pistons' future with Ivey and Cade Cunningham (00:40). They also discuss the Knicks blowing out the Nuggets as well as the return of Kristaps Porzingis and Ja Morant. Next, the guys each share four things that they can’t believe about the NBA season so far (28:17).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producer: Jessie Lopez

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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