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 Nokias are examining the key matchups, mini-battles and potential swing factors in each game.

Also, shout out to Wilt Chamberlain.

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(1:17) — Cavs-Knicks

(15:23) — Spurs-Thunder

(30:32) — Mavs-Warriors

(42:22) — Rockets-Lakers

(54:16) — Wolves-Nuggets

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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.

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(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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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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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.

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(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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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.

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(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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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have an honest conversation about the Los Angeles Clippers and the Chris Paul fallout, and talk through how the Clippers can still salvage their season.

From there, they check in on the Milwaukee Bucks in light of the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo injury, break down the excellent play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, then close with a round of Free Throws.

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(2:48) — Los Angeles Clippers

(30:00) — Chris Paul

(45:59) — Milwaukee Bucks

(54:09) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leveling up

(01:06:35) — Free Throws

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are back to bounce around the league!

First, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks racking up wins despite missing key talent. From there, they discuss the good-but-just-how-good Boston Celtics, the streaking Memphis Grizzlies (Edey time!), and the disappointing Los Angeles Clippers.

Finally, they close the show with some well deserved player shoutouts; Steve also hits Nekias with a Free Throw he wasn't prepared for.

Fun all around!

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(1:22) — San Antonio Spurs

(13:29) — New York Knicks

(33:58) — Boston Celtics

(53:48) — Memphis Grizzlies

(01:06:17) — Los Angeles Clippers

(01:11:59) — Player Shoutouts (plus an evil Free Throw)

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For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!

They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more.

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(1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year

(8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses?

(18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season?

(24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations

(35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami's offense moving forward

(45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league?

(49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea

(56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford?

(59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment?

(01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion

(01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER?

(01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation

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