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Feb 2025
2h 15m

Biggest X-Factors For Fringe Playoff Tea...

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, and Mike give their X-Factors for every fringe playoff team. Will the Timberwolves continue to let Jaden McDaniels cook next to Anthony Edwards? Does Cade Cunningham have enough spacing in Detroit and should he really win Most Improved Player? Do X-Factors really matter for the Spurs, Bulls, and Nets or are they just in over their heads? Plus, on “Drop The Mike” Presented by Toyota, the fellas discuss if the Eastern Conference will ever catch up to being as good as the Western Conference.

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