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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reveal their All-Star reserve picks, then react to the news of the Minnesota Timberwolves firing Ryan Saunders and hiring Chris Finch.
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1:16 - Nekias and Steve discuss the upcoming reveal of the second-half schedule, and the potential pitfalls the NBA may have to navigate.
11:40 - Nekias and Steve discuss Anthony Davis' absence, and what questions the Lakers will have to answer during their stretch without him.
19:40 - Nekias and Steve discuss D'Angelo Russell's surgery, and what that means for the Timberwolves in the short and long-term.
29:25 - Nekias and Steve discuss the report of DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets parting ways, and whether Cousins can thrive in a limited role elsewhere.
45:08 - Which team has impressed Steve the most?
51:00 - Which team has impressed Nekias the most?
1:01:08 - Nekias and Steve discuss their All-Star reserve picks.
1:28:38 - Nekias and Steve react to the firing of Ryan Saunders, and the hiring of Chris Finch.
1:37:39 - Nekias and Steve answer questions from their weekly mailbag.
1:47:32 - Nekias and Steve bounce around the league with observations.
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