Episode 5 - "The Chase For The Cup"
Episode notes
In episode five of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence reunite on the eve of the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups to share their thoughts on the top performers that have stood out the most over the last week in The Association (04:16). Prior to having a discussion on which knockout round matchups fans should seek to have their eyes on among the four games set to take place over the week in the chase for the league's in-season prize (15:12), as the two share their predictions on which teams will advance into the semifinal round this weekend out in Sin City (20:30) before examining the state of the Atlanta Hawks, who have catapulted their way to within the top of the play-in standings in the Eastern Conference (33:15).
On top of discussing the play of the New York Knicks through the quarter mark point of the season (48:53), as Gave and Torrence converse over whether or not they find the team who currently boasts the best offensive rating in the NBA as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. In addition to evaluating the up and down start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves (1:00:44), examining Julius Randle's fit beside All-Star wing Anthony Edwards in his first season in the Twin Cities and more before closing out the show highlighting the Denver Nuggets recent struggles (1:16:45).
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