Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the keys to the New York Knicks punching their ticket to Vegas with their victory over the Toronto Raptors, including Jalen Brunson’s impact this year and the Knicks’ elite 3-point shooting game. Are the Knicks now the East favorite?

Next, they discuss the Magic’s victory over the Heat as they advance to the next round of the NBA Cup. They share how Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, and Anthony Black are the difference makers for Orlando and discuss the keys to Orlando’s success in the next round of the NBA Cup.

Later, the duo shares their picks for the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Are the Thunder untouchable? Can the Spurs take down the Lakers without Wemby?

1:42 Are the New York Knicks the top contender in the East?

20:02 Are Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, and Anthony Black better on the floor without Banchero?

29:10 NBA Cup Eastern Conference semifinal preview

36:56 NBA Cup Western Conference quarterfinal preview

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dissect the corpse of the Los Angeles Clippers' franchise! The pair react to the Clippers' 3 AM disposal of Chris Paul and discuss potential new destinations for the 40-year-old veteran guard. They also analyze both the historical and current woes of the Clippers, noting the Herculean offensive efforts from James Harden and horrific team defense. Norman Powell's success in Miami is also discussed, making this episode deliciously miserable for fans in Clipperland.

(1:05) The Big Number: Clippers send Chris Paul home
(30:57) The Little Numbers: LAC half-court defense
(35:35) The Little Numbers: James Harden’s offensive impact
(41:04) The Little Numbers: Clippers missing Norm Powell

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss gratitudes in the NBA for this Thanksgiving episode. The pair chat about LA's luck with Luka Dončić—who's on a historic tear, even in Lakerland. They break down Lonzo Ball’s mini-resurgence and offer appreciation for Erik Spoelstra and Jalen Suggs for the Heat & Magic.

Tom brainstorms nicknames for Derik Queen, the Raptors and Deni Avdija receive some love, and they ask the big question: can the Thunder REALLY win 77 games?

(1:25) Lakers are lucky to have Luka

(15:56) Cavs thankful for Lonzo Ball

(19:33) Heat grateful for Erik Spoelstra

(26:45) Magic thankful for Jalen Suggs

(31:53) Pelicans grateful for Derik Queen

(39:13) Dan thankful for the Raptors

(42:46) Tom grateful for Deni Avdija

(47:13) Thankful for the Thunder

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