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React Pod: A light-hearted banter pod breaks out after Raptors get outclassed in Milwaukee
Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 130-112 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down Scottie Barnes' frustrating night, encouraging nights from Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown, and then banter about the most average players in the NBA.
Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Bobby Portis
Most Important Guy: Raptors GM Bobby Webster
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