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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks will face off in the NBA Cup Championship game. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Eric Nehm discuss the Bucks recent success, their approach to the Cup, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP caliber season to this point. Then, Dave, Zena Keita, and Andrew Schlecht flip to the Thunder’s side of the matchup, their claim to the “best defense ever”, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP presence. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Eric Nehm, Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Donćic recorded his 80th career triple double as the Warriors and Mavericks combined for 48 made three pointers. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Anthony Slater discuss the offensive explosion from both teams, the Warriors new lineups, and how things will look after trading for Dennis Schröeder . Then, the Athletic’s Law Murray joins Dave and Es Baraheni to discuss LeBron’s return to the Lakers after some time away, Anthony Davis’ monster performance against the Grizzlies, and Kawhi Leonard’s impending return. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, Anthony Slater, & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominate the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas at the NBA Cup, the Bucks and Giannis take down the Hawks and Dennis Schroder is traded to the Warriors. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are on location to discuss all this and more.  Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball including the NBA Cup, Trae Young stats, Jimmy Butler fake trades, and more. Then Adam Mares of DNVR joins to discuss the Denver Nuggets, their current trajectory, and if they can become the title contenders we thought they were this season. Then the guys play a fun version of Andrew vs. The Beat! Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Adam Mares Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Jake Kleinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices