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React Pod: Raptors try to tank, but promising 2024 rookie class take over in the 4th
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards. They discuss the absurdities of tanking, the strong performances by Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, and Jonthan Mogbo, and then somehow end up shopping for Raptors hats.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle
Gerald Henderson award: AJ Johnson
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