Justin is back with Rob and J. Kyle Mann, and they take a look at the MVP race because the front-runners are up against the 65-game limit. They talk about whether the game limit is here to stay, some other candidates for MVP, and more. Then they talk about some of their takeaways from the first couple of games after the All-Star break, including Bennedict Mathurin’s impressive start with the Clippers and Cam Thomas and the resurgent Bucks.

(00:00) Intro

(2:01) The MVP race

(31:02) FanDuel ad break

(34:38) Cavs

(45:09) Pistons

(49:44) Who is the best American player in the league?

(54:44) Bennedict Mathurin

(1:08:04:04) Cam Thomas

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto

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