Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones previewed this year's Christmas slate.We have Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Rockets vs. Lakers, Mavericks vs Warriors and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets as the nightcap. Steve and Nekias are examining the key matchups, mini-battles and potential swing factors in each game.Also, shout out to Wilt Chamberlain.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at <a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com">dunkerspot@yahoo.com</a>.(1:17) — Cavs-Knicks(15:23) — Spurs-Thunder(30:32) — Mavs-Warriors(42:22) — Rockets-Lakers(54:16) — Wolves-Nuggets
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones previewed this year's Christmas slate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We have Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Rockets vs. Lakers, Mavericks vs Warriors and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets as the nightcap. Steve and Nekias are examining the key matchups, mini-battles and potential swing factors in each game.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, shout out to Wilt Chamberlain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at &lt;a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com"&gt;dunkerspot@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:17) — Cavs-Knicks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(15:23) — Spurs-Thunder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(30:32) — Mavs-Warriors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(42:22) — Rockets-Lakers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(54:16) — Wolves-Nuggets&lt;/p&gt;
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the slate of Christmas Day games.

NBA Christmas Day Previews

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!With All-Star voting officially live, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their current All-Star teams — the games played minimum is (annoyingly, amusingly) in play for Nekias.From there, they salute the NBA Cup champion Knicks and dive further into the shifts they've made offensively. They discuss the uptick in tempo, the empowerment of non-Brunson/KAT initiators, their lineup versatility and more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at <a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com">dunkerspot@yahoo.com</a>.(5:38) — West All-Star thoughts(20:46) — East All-Star thoughts(39:44) — Knicks offense breakdown(59:14) — Free Throws
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<description>&lt;p&gt;We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With All-Star voting officially live, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their current All-Star teams — the games played minimum is (annoyingly, amusingly) in play for Nekias.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From there, they salute the NBA Cup champion Knicks and dive further into the shifts they've made offensively. They discuss the uptick in tempo, the empowerment of non-Brunson/KAT initiators, their lineup versatility and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at &lt;a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com"&gt;dunkerspot@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:38) — West All-Star thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(20:46) — East All-Star thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(39:44) — Knicks offense breakdown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(59:14) — Free Throws&lt;/p&gt;
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their starters for the NBA All-Star game and do a deep dive on the New York Knicks. 

All-Star Check-In + a Knicks Offense Breakdown

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the MVP and ROY races — the top two for each award will be heavily contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling game between the Rockets and Nuggets, and open a broader discussion about the top of the West.From there, they quickly salute the Knicks before diving into the Spurs' upset victory over the historically-good Thunder. They examine Victor Wembanyama's impact — and the ways the Thunder bothered him — as well as potential growth areas for the Thunder to hone in on. Then, it's a quick peek into Tuesday night's Final between the Spurs and Knicks.(1:59) — MVP discussion(30:51) — Rookie of the Year discussion(48:08) — HOU/DEN thoughts + Who's the 2nd best team in the West?(01:01:27) — NBA Cup discussion (NYK salute, OKC-SA, NYK-SA thoughts)
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<description>&lt;p&gt;We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the MVP and ROY races — the top two for each award will be heavily contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling game between the Rockets and Nuggets, and open a broader discussion about the top of the West.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From there, they quickly salute the Knicks before diving into the Spurs' upset victory over the historically-good Thunder. They examine Victor Wembanyama's impact — and the ways the Thunder bothered him — as well as potential growth areas for the Thunder to hone in on. Then, it's a quick peek into Tuesday night's Final between the Spurs and Knicks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:59) — MVP discussion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(30:51) — Rookie of the Year discussion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(48:08) — HOU/DEN thoughts + Who's the 2nd best team in the West?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:01:27) — NBA Cup discussion (NYK salute, OKC-SA, NYK-SA thoughts)&lt;/p&gt;
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Nekias and Steve give their MVP and Rookie of the Year rankings as of right now in the NBA season. Later, the two dissect Victor Wembanyama and give their NBA Cup Final preview. 

MVP + ROY Check-Ins, Wemby's Strong Return, NBA Cup Final Thoughts

Ahead of this weekend's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones recap how the Magic, Knicks, Thunder and Spurs earned victories in the quarterfinals.Then, the guys preview the semifinals — Knicks-Magic and Spurs-Thunder — asking and answering big picture questions about each matchup.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at <a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com">dunkerspot@yahoo.com</a>.(1:22) — Heat-Magic(13:08) — Knicks-Raptors(20:25) — Suns-Thunder(27:31) — Lakers-Spurs(35:55) — Knicks-Magic preview(51:52) — Spurs-Thunder preview
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Ahead of this weekend's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones recap how the Magic, Knicks, Thunder and Spurs earned victories in the quarterfinals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then, the guys preview the semifinals — Knicks-Magic and Spurs-Thunder — asking and answering big picture questions about each matchup.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at &lt;a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com"&gt;dunkerspot@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:22) — Heat-Magic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(13:08) — Knicks-Raptors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(20:25) — Suns-Thunder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(27:31) — Lakers-Spurs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(35:55) — Knicks-Magic preview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(51:52) — Spurs-Thunder preview&lt;/p&gt;
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA Cup Semifinals and react to the outcome of the Quarterfinals and what it means for each team. 

NBA Cup Semifinals Preview + Quarterfinals Recap

Ahead of this week's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones offer temperature checks in the West, ask key questions of the East, and bounce around with observations — and ice-in-cereal thoughts.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at <a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com">dunkerspot@yahoo.com</a>.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot__;!!Op6eflyXZCqGR5I!A9EgYn5Ha2MnneuaYvDTSrWfqZmHcQxs4dWc2Q-xdaOJbuuXI_zvYqDP1ulEG3fjl2iVvrfRmJ4dxmhAw8gF$">https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot</a>(1:29) — Suns-Thunder(16:24) — Lakers-Spurs(29:49) — Orlando Magic(45:02) — Toronto Raptors(50:51) — Dallas Mavericks(58:37) — Golden State Warriors(01:00:57) — Player Shoutouts(01:10:19) — Free Throws
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Ahead of this week's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones offer temperature checks in the West, ask key questions of the East, and bounce around with observations — and ice-in-cereal thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at &lt;a href="mailto:dunkerspot@yahoo.com"&gt;dunkerspot@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: &lt;a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot__;!!Op6eflyXZCqGR5I!A9EgYn5Ha2MnneuaYvDTSrWfqZmHcQxs4dWc2Q-xdaOJbuuXI_zvYqDP1ulEG3fjl2iVvrfRmJ4dxmhAw8gF$"&gt;https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:29) — Suns-Thunder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(16:24) — Lakers-Spurs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(29:49) — Orlando Magic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(45:02) — Toronto Raptors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(50:51) — Dallas Mavericks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(58:37) — Golden State Warriors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:00:57) — Player Shoutouts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:10:19) — Free Throws&lt;/p&gt;
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Nekias and Steve preview the Western Conference NBA Cup Bracket and also give in-depth analysis on the Orlando Magic and give some player shoutouts. 

Suns-Thunder, Lakers-Spurs Preview + Examining Paolo Banchero's Return

Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

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