The Portland Trail Blazers are the NBA’s Biggest Surprise

We have a lot of injuries, but the basketball continues to bounce.

On an active Wednesday night in the NBA, Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht recap Steph Curry’s big night against the Timberwolves, AJ Dybantsa’s impressive NBA debut and the Miami Heat finally winning a game this season.

Then, Senior NBA writer Sam Amick checks in to discuss Oklahoma City’s options after losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace long term, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP chances, whether LaMelo Ball has too much on his plate in Anthony Edwards’ stead and why the Portland Trail Blazers have been the surprise of the season so far.

And we’ll end the show with Charles Lee assuming a paternal role with Naz Reid and the Charlotte Hornets.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Zuri Irvin
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Steph Curry drops 44 against the Wolves - still got it at 38
04:43 - The Wolves without Ant - what do they actually have?
06:31 - Cavs 121, Wizards 111 - AJ Dybantsa makes his Wizards debut
08:09 - Will Evan Mobley change the Cav's ceiling?
10:00 - Heat pick up a win against Hawks 129-117
12:32 - Is Kingston Flemings the Hawks' point guard of the future?
16:54 - What's the mood in OKC after the injuries?
21:17 - How do the Wolves survive without Ant?
26:02 - Kawhi Leonard misses the LA reunion
28:13 - Portland Trailblazers - who saw this coming?
31:38 - Are Kessler and Doncic the perfect fit?
33:11 - Can the Lakers defense hold up?
34:34 - Is Luka Doncic currently underrated?
36:58 - Check out the The Athletic Live on YouTube
39:03 - Hornets lose to Piston - Charles Lee benches Naz Reid mid-game
42:00 - Is Charles Lee building something real in Charlotte?

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