Check in MVP + ROY, strong Wemby return, NBA Cup final thoughts
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones control the MVP and ROY races – the top two for each award will be hotly contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling Rockets-Nuggets game and open up a larger discussion about the top of the West.
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From there, they quickly say goodbye to the Knicks before diving into the Spurs’ shocking win over the historically good Thunder. They examine Victor Wembanyama’s impact – and how the Thunder bothered him – as well as potential growth areas the Thunder can focus on. Then, a quick look at Tuesday night’s final between the Spurs and Knicks.
(1:59) – MVP discussion
(30:51) — Rookie of the Year discussion
(48:08) — HOU/DEN Thoughts + Who is the second best team in the West?
(01:01:27) — NBA Cup discussion (NYK greeting, OKC-SA, NYK-SA thoughts)
Nikola Jokic’s triple double lifts the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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