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Matthew, Alex, and Skit open with big matchups on the slate, including Cavaliers vs. Thunder and Warriors vs. Nuggets, before a quick check-in on the All-Star Game and the new tournament-style format. They talk league movement, new faces in new places, and how James Harden has actually looked good in Cleveland, even if it still feels strange.

The episode quickly turns into a live-watch rollercoaster as they watch Thunder vs. Cavs in real time, dubbing it an instant “magnet game.” The energy spikes with every possession—Chet vs. Mobley, OKC’s ball movement, and Lu Dort flying around defensively. But that sparks a key debate: Dort’s offense, his limitations, and whether he’s chasing a role bigger than what actually fits his skill set. Is the offensive ambition hurting the Thunder, or is it just growing pains?

Between live reactions, the guys touch on Benedict Mathurin’s home debut, Jamal Murray missing clutch free throws, Paolo and the Magic vs. the Suns, and Cade Cunningham’s rising MVP buzz—plus a quick NBA straw poll moment. They also debate when James Harden’s prime truly was and whether this Cavs team could replicate the 2024 Mavericks’ postseason run.

Classic Yamology chaos fills the gaps—lag issues mid-stream, accidental social media shots, Raptors game indecision, and instant overreactions as the game unfolds. The episode closes with broader reflections on adversity in the NBA, from Nikola Topic’s comeback story to how players reinvent themselves while chasing bigger roles.

Loud, reactive, and debate-heavy—Episode 119 feels like being courtside with the group chat going crazy.

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Matthew and Skit spend the episode unpacking their feelings on NBA All-Star Weekend—asking the big question: is it actually worse now, or are we all just nostalgia merchants? They connect that same debate to bigger league issues like tanking, flopping, and why general sentiment around the NBA feels more negative than ever. Is this a product problem, or an audience problem?

From there, they break down the All-Star formats and events: the dunk contest (including the Jesser vs. Blake Griffin discourse), the Skills Challenge with Chet and Scottie providing unintentional comedy, Shooting Stars chaos featuring Druski, and Damian Lillard winning the three-point contest—plus whether the 3-point shootout should close the night. They talk jerseys, shooters getting hot, missed old Skills formats, and Donovan Mitchell repping teammates.

The episode bounces between All-Star takes and real hoops. Thunder vs. Rockets leads into Isaiah Joe love, Ousmane Dieng MIP buzz, and discussions around shooting confidence with players like Jared McCain. They also touch on CP3 retirement talk and random but necessary NBA side quests.

As the pod loosens up (yes, slightly drunk pod energy), Alex jumps in and the focus shifts to real-game analysis: Suns’ second-quarter offense, Bucks vs. Thunder, whether OKC could actually lose the league’s top seed, and if the Pistons are truly playoff-ready. They imagine what a Celtics vs. Pistons seven-game series would look like and reminisce about Cavs vs. Thunder 2025.

The episode wraps with an I Called Game segment on Rockets vs. Clippers—highlighting an insane comeback without Harden

All-Star nostalgia, real hoops, and classic Yamology wandering—Episode 118 covers everything.

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Matthew, Alex, and Yonny jump into a wild episode of league movement and hot takes, starting with Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in Utah and teasing a mystery topic that sets an uneasy tone early. Things get loose fast, with jokes about Alex leaving the pod and Matt trying to keep up as trades start flying.

The guys react to a series of moves that feel strange on paper, including James Harden to the Cavaliers, questioning the fit and whether it’s all just about chasing the bag. Clippers talk follows, with Ivica Zubac coming into the picture and how that reshapes expectations. As they try to sort through the chaos, Matt openly admits he’s confused by how quickly everything is happening.

Debate heats up when Alex boldly claims the Wizards are a playoff team, while Matt pushes back hard, pointing to a lack of depth. Old draft-scout conversations resurface, the Bulls get attention for quietly “bulling” again—now with Leonard Miller in the mix—and Boston catches strays, with Nikola Vučević described as a “plain cake” matchup that won’t move the needle in the playoffs. Anfernee Simons as a Celtic? The guys aren’t buying it.

They zoom out to awards talk, calling Coach of the Year an expectations-based award that rarely goes back-to-back, before spotlighting Jared McCain, with Alex pulling out receipts from being high on him pre-draft. The episode wraps with an I Called Game moment, quick love for Kobe Sanders, and a respectful nod to Yang Hansen before closing things out.

Messy trades, bold claims, and classic Yamology banter—Episode 117 is pure NBA chaos.

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