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episode 993: MAILBAG: Rise of the Rockets, Keyonte George Ceiling, Jalen Suggs Breakout?, Bucks Defense
MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest journey around the NBA covers the rise of the Houston Rockets, a deep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks defense and how to fix it, Jalen Suggs' breakout, trade targets for the Orlando Magic, a look at Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
5:13 - CROWDSOURCING!
6:56 - NEWS: Kelly Oubre Jr. injury + Should the NBA draft be two days?
13:25 - Why didn't the NBA use divisions for the in-season tournament?
17:18 - Who will be stronger and more physical by the prime of their career: Victor Wembanyama, Evan Mobley or Chet Holmgren?
19:55 - Is OG Anunoby a good trade target for the Indiana Pacers?
27:13 - What is Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz?
30:57 - Is Jalen Suggs breaking out?
35:06 - Best trade targets for the Orlando Magic
39:42 - Is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's defense underrated?
44:33 - What's up with the Milwaukee Bucks defense?
49:20 - Which surprise teams will sustain their play? Which struggling teams will turn things around?
54:56 - What's the best San Antonio Spurs lineup so far?
55:53 - What's the Los Angeles Lakers free-throw differential?
58:12 - What's driving the success of the Houston Rockets?
1:03:54 - A peak behind the editing curtain
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