In todays Episode of the YAMology podcast, Matt and Alex (without Skit) go into detail how the Spurs just beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and what we can expect from both teams going forward. (Also Alex reveals is Christmas present for his parents !?)

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Matthew, Alex, and Yonny dive into what they’re calling the Neo-Renaissance NBA — an era where talent is overflowing and roles are constantly evolving. They kick things off with Austin Reaves and why this might be the season he fully arrives, breaking down his free-throw rate, growing role as a primary scorer, and why an All-Star nod feels more real than ever.

From there, the guys bounce around the league’s strangest storylines: why the Cavs just don’t look right, the rise of Jalen Johnson and what makes his game so unique, and whether Deni Avdija deserves real franchise-cornerstone conversations — including the big question: who would you rather build around, Paolo Banchero or Deni? They also get into Jordan Walsh’s upside, “Dub” getting back to form, CP3’s uncertain future, and why D’Angelo Russell now feels like a glorified garbage-time guard.

OKC takes center stage as the crew breaks down just how good this team really is — including the insane idea that they could chase an 81-win season. They compare OKC’s current pace to the Warriors’ legendary 73–9 run, analyze the upcoming schedule, back-to-backs, Shai sitting out vs the Jazz, and ask the big question: who is actually the second-best team in the NBA, and who can truly compete with OKC?

They also cover Giannis trade rumors, Jokic’s defensive issues, the unpredictability of modern stars, and what to even call this era of basketball if “modern NBA” isn’t enough anymore. The Lakers–Raptors game gets a full breakdown, including LeBron’s 10-point streak ending in Toronto, Scottie Barnes’ defense, and Rui Hachimura’s wild game winner.

Elsewhere, they touch on Dallas improving their point guard play with Ryan Nembhard, the Pacers battling injuries on their Finals path, discussions around Chris Paul potentially being pushed toward retirement, and Ty Lue’s comments about leadership issues. The episode wraps with their first try at an NBA Connections-style game and the introduction of a new “NBA Legacy Player” segment.

A packed episode that feels like a snapshot of an NBA world overflowing with talent — the Yamology guys try to make sense of it all.

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A packed week across the NBA with breakout performances, big-picture questions, and major storylines, from Cooper Flagg’s 35 on the Clippers and Harden trade chatter to Shai’s clutch dominance, scheduling debates, and rising young stars across the league.

Highlights:

• Flagg explodes for 35 vs. Clippers as Harden trade questions resurface.
• Thunder edge Suns; Shai starts slow but closes strong with Jalen Williams back.
• NBA scheduling issues, Euro-friendly tips, fewer back-to-backs, and NBA Cup momentum.
• Magic–Heat rivalry brewing, Paolo concerns, Charlotte’s 6'7" Cam, and Kon Knueppel’s OT heroics.

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