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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Pistons continued success without Cade Cunningham and the Hornets winning their 41st win of the season. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show after the Thunder demolished the Lakers to talk about Shai's MVP run, Luka's injured hamstring, and the Lakers playoff concerns.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Bahareni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by Sam Amick to discuss how Wemby is pushing for the MVP and how Shai and Luka are making a push. They also discuss the return of Steph Curry and how it will impact the Warriors. They end the show with thoughts on the Bulls decision to cut Jaden Ivey from their team.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Sam AmickProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the Lakers blowout win over the Cavaliers, Luka Dončić and the MVP race, and the Lakers as contenders. Then, James Edwards joins the show after another loss by the Knicks to a playoff team to discuss their lack of chemistry, Karl-Anthony Towns' offensive issues, and if New York needs a lineup change.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and James EdwardsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder surviving against a shorthanded Pistons team and the SGA vs. Wemby MVP race. Then, Tony Jones stops by to talk about the 76ers loss to the Heat, Joel Embiid and Paul George returning to the lineup, and Philly's playoff hopes.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder beating the Knicks, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns offense, and breakdown the Orlando's embarrassing loss to the Raptors. Then, the gang discusses Jayson Tatum's first 30-point game since his return, the Sixers getting healthy, and who is going to be the 5th seed in the East.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They discuss the week of basketball plus their Good, Bad, and What in which they talk about hook shots, East Play In Mania, MVP debates, and tanking barf. In part 2, Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse and Game Theory Podcasts joins to talk about the Pistons without Cade, who they would want in round 1, which teams they can beat in round 2 if they get there and so much more. Then they finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Bryce SimonProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton

Dave DuFour and Fred Katz take a look at the most interesting potential playoff matchups and what problems may arise. Then, the guys react to Fred's All-Surprise Team, discuss the defensive improvement of Jalen Duren, and the Most-Improved award.Read Fred's article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147351/2026/03/26/nba-surprises-jalen-duren-nickeil-alexander-walker-ryan-rollins/Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Fred KatzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to incredible overtime comeback by the Wolves and the returns of Joel Embiid and Paul George for the 76ers. Then, Jay King joins the show after Boston's impressive win over Oklahoma City to discuss their status as title contenders, Jayson Tatum's progress, and Jaylen Brown's MVP case.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver