Nuggets-Thunder, Cavs-76ers | Luka and Yaxel, Wolves Dominate Heat, Other Day 2 NBA Season Reactions
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Sam is LIVE directly after Nuggets-Thunder to discuss SGA vs. Jokic, 76ers-Cavaliers, and the best parts of Day 2 of the NBA season!
(00:00) Intro
(03:00) Thunder Beat Nuggets, Thoughts on OKC's Defense, Denver's Offense
(23:55) 76ers Beat Cavaliers in Massive Comeback, Plus Philadelphia Offense Thoughts
(42:40) Lakers Destroy Warriors with Luka vs. Yaxel Lendeborg taking Center Stage
(56:50) Grizzlies Dominate Jazz Behind Ty Jerome's 45
(1:09:30) Timberwolves Dominate Heat Behind Anthony Edwards' 45 points
(1:20:10) Trail Blazers Blow Away Suns, Listener Voicemails Start!
(1:29:02) Voicemail on Who Will Be the Best NBA Coach Among Current Players?
(1:37:09) Outro
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