The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk!

Goldsberryfinals, You know, 17 months ago, they were beating the Knicks in the NBA playoffs. And I know it's a different team. And I know there's valid concerns about the health of their best player. I know they have a new front court star.

GoldsberryBut man, I feel like it's a little disrespectful that they're not even closer to the top here, considering what we just saw from them not too long ago, Zach. So, you

Loweknow, I think Indiana,

GoldsberryI don't want to spoil anybody's over -unders, But like, I have them slotted in at three or four this season

Lowein the Eastern Conference. I think Indiana's track record is better playoff team than regular season team.

LoweAnd I think there's that's people are doubling down on that in terms of regular season win totals with with Halliburton coming back from the Achilles and like, is it going to take him 20 or 30 games to look like Tyrese Halliburton, the straw that stirs the entire drink in Indiana? But I, I, I'm optimistic about the Pacers.

LoweI'm optimistic about the Zubats fit. I think they're starting five is rock solid.