Analyzing NBA's 65-Game Rule, Ethical Tanking, Harden's Fractured Thumb

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Nuggets' defense helping 'em beat the Celtics, whether the Bucks' recent strong play will help convince Giannis to play and stay, James Harden's fractured thumb, the Spurs overcoming Wemby's rough night to beat the Raptors, and Ausar Thompson's strong bounce back performance vs. the short-handed Thunder. That, plus thoughts on who "deserves" the No. 1 pick, why the NBA might want to eliminate the 65-game requirement for awards, and Mat Ishbia offering $1M to All-Star contest winners.

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0:00 Show starts
1:05 Jokic has 30 points in Nuggets' 103-84 win over the Celtics
10:50 Incredible season for Giannis Antetokounmpo
14:50 James Harden sits after X-rays show right thumb fracture
21:30 Spurs overcome Wemby's rough night to beat Raps 110-107, extend win streak to 10
29:36 Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116
36:50 Ad — FanDuel (so many b’s)
38:50 Show is back
40:40 TRUE OR FALSE?
40:50 True or False: The Kings deserve to win the No. 1 pick?
49:45 True or False: The NBA's 65-game rule is backfiring?
1:00:00 True or False: Ishbia offering $1M to All-Star contest winners will draw star players?
1:03:25 Whoa Boy – Statline of the Night
1:06:52 Pick ‘Em — HOU @ ORL (+2.5)