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Feb 2025
29m 24s

Thunder, Cavs continue dominance | Sixer...

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Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their league leading 47th game of the season. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss the importance the Cavs and Thunder regular season marks, Luka and the Lakers blowout win over Jokić and the Nuggets, whether the Knicks are contenders, and if Jimmy Butler is everything for the Warriors. Then, the gang debates who has it worse while comparing the cursed seasons of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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