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Jan 2025
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The Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies thanks to 42 points from Jalen Green. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Rockets big win and their place in the West, the Warriors abysmal lost to the tanking Raptors, and the Knicks side of their loss to Detroit. Then, the Athletic’s Hunter Patterson joins the show to breakdown the Pistons path to success, Cade Cunningham’s growth, and Detroit’s trade deadline plans.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Hunter Patterson

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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