John and Brandon recap a week of more Thunder wins and preview the NBA Cup. Will OKC win the purse in Vegas? How is Shai still getting better? Are the offensive indicators coming back around for the team? Listen and subscribe here.
Show notes:
- 00:01:00 - Raptors W recap: Breaking down the dominant victory over Toronto, SGA’s unusual 3-point shooting, and strong bench play
- 00:05:00 - Pelicans W recap: Discussing the big halftime lead in New Orleans, the Pelicans’ second-half comeback, and their defensive adjustments against SGA
- 00:07:00 - Defending SGA: Exploring the Pelicans’ trapping strategy on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why it’s tough for most teams to replicate
- 00:09:00 - Mavs W recap: Setting the stage for the playoff-like atmosphere against Dallas, how the absence of
MJPJ Washington impacted expectations, and unexpected role-player contributions - 00:11:00 - Free throws and fouls – net positive for OKC?