Is It Over for the Mavs? Plus: Lakers Rejected, Kyrie’s Disappearance, and Tatum’s Non-Scoring Impact.

Is It Over for the Mavs? Plus: Lakers Rejected, Kyrie’s Disappearance, and Tatum’s Non-Scoring Impact.

2024 NBA Finals - Game Two
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Verno and KOC discuss how the Celtics have been able to exploit the Mavericks’ defensive weaknesses, as well as limit their offensive production en route to a 2-0 series lead

As the Finals shift to Dallas for Game 3, Verno and KOC discuss how the Celtics have been able to exploit the Mavericks’ defensive weaknesses, as well as limit their offensive production en route to a 2-0 series lead (01:24). They also discuss the impact of Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving’s struggles, Luka Doncic’s need to produce some of his signature magic, and Jayson Tatum’s poor shooting but effective playmaking and defense. Next, the guys debate whether Dan Hurley just used the Lakers’ offer as leverage and the undesirable position Hurley’s rejection has put the Lakers in (44:26). The guys finish off the show by discussing the odd athletic measurables of the potential top pick Zaccharie Risacher (57:26).

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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